2008 Saturn Aura service brakes problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Saturn Aura — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2008 Saturn Aura had the transmission shift cable safety recall completed. The same rollaway condition has returned. GM and the dealer refused reinspection and repair, stating the vehicle ‘has lived its life.’ This recall addresses a known rollaway safety risk, and the condition still exists.”
filed Dec 16, 2025
“The brake light comes on by itself for no apparent reason it will turn on like you Are braking this could cause and accident it also will slip out of park for no rhyme or reason also which is scary I park on a.hill and luckily I had my wheels turned towards the curb so it didn't move when it…”
filed Mar 2, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Aura years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Aura | 40 | 10% |
| 2007 Aura | 82 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Saturn Aura
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.