2009 Saturn Aura power train problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Saturn Aura — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while coming to a stoplight, the transmission failed to shift properly, and the vehicle jerked. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with the…”
filed May 27, 2025
“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. Additionally, while driving 50-55 MPH, the transmission jolted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the…”
filed Mar 22, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separateCampaign 12V460000 · Sep 18, 2012
- Power TrainCampaign 09V073000 · Mar 6, 2009
Power Train problems in other Aura years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Aura | 124 | 29% |
| 2007 Aura | 184 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.