general problems of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Nine problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Saturn Aura. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Saturn Aura based on all problems reported for the 2008 Aura.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2025

The air bag service warning message and warning light is illuminated I took the car back to the dealership had it serviced and a month later the message and light are on again. The passenger air bag sensor is malfunctioning sometimes it doesn't detect the passenger most times it detects a passenger when there isn't one. The tail and brake lights work intermittently. The steering system is dangerous. There's vibrating in the steering wheel and accelerator pedal at all speeds, the steering wheel pulls and jerks when braking and hitting bumps, the steering doesn't hold alignment and the power steering works intermittently.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2025

The power train has failed the car won't start the fuses and relays are burning up and the transmission shifts so hard at a jolt almost. The service ecs ecm and service airbag indicator staying lit and the back passenger airbag looks like it's about to deploy it's a safety hazard I love my car I've only had it a year and I don't know what is happening or why.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2025

My vehicle’s make and model have received recalls as stated online, however, my specific VIN does not state any recalls. I am having the same symptoms with the airbags, electrical, and transmission as the recalls stated with my make and model. I believe there should be recalls for my vehicle’s VIN. My check engine light has been on, and it is not shifting the way it should. My airbag warning light also turns on at times.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2019

No air bad deployment at all. My 21 year old son was killed. Ignition keeped cutting off.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2019

I take my vehicle at martin Chevrolet on 02/22/2019 for the incomplete recall to be fix after a day my vehicle start having check engine light on air bag traction control light on tail light not working wiper blade stop working the consequence that any of the mention issues will cause failure conditions increases the risk of fatal accident I want all these issues to be resolved.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2018

Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re assistance with identifying the brand and model number of the airbags inside his 2008 Saturn Aura.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2017

I purchased this car on 11/05/2017 and have experienced more problems everyday with the electrical systems in the car. My power locks rarely work on all of my doors. I manually unlock my driver's door and if I try to unlock the other doors with my power lock controls, some or none of the other locks will unlock or lock. This problem happens with the car being stationary, in motion, and on all varieties of driving. My seatbelt light on my dashboard flashes even when my seatbelt is on. This problem happens with the car being stationary, in motion, and on all varieties of driving. The tire monitor and tire pressure light are on at all times, even after having my tires checked by a specialist. This problem happens with the car being stationary, in motion, and on all varieties of driving. The passenger airbag goes on and off when a passenger is seated and wearing a seatbelt. This problem has only been noticed while driving for more than 5 minutes. The overall lights on my dashboard will dim, go completely out, and turn back on after driving for a few minutes. This problem happens with the car in motion and on all varieties of driving. The trunk, that doesn't have exterior key access, sometimes doesn't open and has to be accessed from the interior via the backseats. This problem has only been attempted while stationary.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2014

Air bags warning signal comes on and off.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While driving less than 10 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the air bags deployed without impact. The seat belt locked around the contact's neck. Her neck was injured and she was transported to a physician due to the chemicals expelled from the air bags. The impact was forceful enough that the contact thought she had been shot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they advised her not to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was 10,495 and current mileage was 10,600.



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