CarComplaints.com Notes: The Saturn Aura was a mid-size car meant to replace the somewhat problematic L-Series. Unfortunately, the Aura brought its own problems: namely cheap brake parts that needed early replacement and a gear shifter that could say it’s in park while the transmission was still engaged.
Brake problems, including uneven wear and warped rotors that cause the car to wobble, are common complaints from 2007 owners. Did GM use metal for its rotors that can’t stand the heat? That’s what some say, and it’s hard to argue when reports show that rotors could start to warp as early as 500 miles off the dealer lot.
Meanwhile, a busted gear shifter cable lead to some unwanted rollaways. That’s because the shifter could say “Park” while the transmission was still in drive, reverse or neutral. A defect investigation into the issue was opened in 2011, eventually leading to a recall of 56,000 vehicles in 2014.
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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 73,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
electrical problem
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Bought this car pre-owned and drove it for 2 years, then the battery started discharging while driving. The alternator would not recharge it. Replaced battery 3 times, replaced alternator twice, replaced BCM once. The dealer had it 3 times and could not fix the problem. First they said it was the remotes, then the BCM, then the alternator. I've spent about $2,500 and the car is still sitting up.
Had electrical system checked by local mechanics and no one could figure out what's wrong with it. Had 2 cases open with GM. Both times all they said was "Sorry, we can't help you". No explanation, no advice. Finally one day I opened the hood and saw what the problem was. It was right there in plain view "SATURN". Worst piece of junk I've ever purchased.
- mbert, Forsyth, GA, US