general problems of the 2008 Saturn Aura

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While attempting to enter the rear of the vehicle, the contact was unable to unlock the rear driver and passenger doors. Additionally, while driving various speeds, the brake indicator illuminated independent of the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While driving various speeds or when the vehicle was parked, the door locks would lock and unlock independently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact would manually lock all the doors. Upon returning, the doors would be unlocked. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. James martin Chevrolet (6250 woodward Ave, detroit, mi 48202 (313) 875-0500) was contacted and stated that there were no recalls for the doors. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the four interior power door locks unlocked and locked continuously with a clicking sound. The failure occurred whether the vehicle was in operation or parked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The locking mechanism for the doors was locking and unlocking as I am traveling. This also happens when the car is parked.

On July 14, 2014, interior door locks stopped unlocking and locking. Car is parked in the garage and is intermittently locking by itself. I am reluctant to drive because I don't want to get locked in this car. Based on the comments on the internet, this is a common occurrence with this model car. Please advise.

Power door locks fail to unlock. This is now the second time this has happened. First occurrence it was fixed under warranty. Power door lock mech fails to unlock on door, this will sometimes cause door to not unlock. Concern is in a accident, you may not be able to exit car. Manufacture seems to know this happens.

Passenger side door locks. First the front door lock actuator open circuit. At 50,079 miles Nov 2012. Now at 60,000 miles the rear passenger door lock actuator has failed. If manually unlocked it will not lock with the fob or power door switch. If locked it will not unlock.

Right rear lock stopped working, replaced it, then left rear stopped working, now drivers door locking part time, so that will soon stop. On 5/25/14 when driving on highway entire instrument panel stopped working. After key was turned off and removed it reset. Thank you.

I came out to get in my car this morning and thought it was strange my husband had not closed the driver side door. I got in and closed the door and it popped open, it would not latch. I tried numerous times and check to see if anything was preventing it from latching and could not find anything. I pulled it shut and manual locked the door and it stayed latched. I drove to work, got out and shut the door with no issue. I got in the car again, no issue. Got out, would not close, so I pushed it shut and locked with remote, is stayed latched, then I tried to get back in, using the remote, the lock inside the door popped up like it had unlocked, but the door would not open. After 4 attempts I got it to open. Got in and drove, got out, door would not close. Have an appointment to have it looked at tomorrow. I don't feel safe driving if the door could pop open at any time!.

Rear door lock unlock mechanism malfunction. Locks but won't unlock and will not open from the inside. In the event of an emergency someone can get stuck inside the car because the door wont open. And no, the child safety lock is not engaged.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving various speeds the door locks would open and close on their own. In addition, he noticed that after parking his vehicle and letting it sit for a while the alarm would activate without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The current mileage was approximately 16,000. The VIN was unavailable.

1st problem rear door locks would keep opening and locking by themselves,same time trunk would would not unlock. Had to have all repaired at a cost of $450. 2nd problem while car parked in drive an in park car rolled back into mail box now have to have fender repaired,took to dealer could find no problem. 3rd problem car driver door sagging chipping paint dealer tightened does not hold.

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While driving approximately 35 mph, all four doors on the vehicle unlocked without warning. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that all four door actuators and the two front door locks needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

First front passenger side door lock stopped working. The left rear passenger lock stopped working and now right passenger door lock does work. All locks do not respond to fob or switch activation. Locks do not respond to placing the car in drive and do not lock automatically.

Door locks will unlock at highway speed on their own door lock switches are unresponsive only manual locking or keyless entry fob will lock or unlock while vehicle is in operation. As a safety measure I thought the keyless entry was disabled during operation of vehicle.

Rear door lock unlock mechanism malfunction. Locks but won't unlock. Also, when backing up and turning wheel to extreme right, front end moans. One mechanic thought it might be engine mounts. Brought in service under warranty, and they "lubricated the steering box. " problem recurred after warranty expired.

About every 3 or 4 months, the hood latch releases from the primary and only the secondary latch is holding the hood close. I don't notice this until at highway speeds I notice the hood fluttering in the wind. I've leased the car for about 7months and this has happened may be 2 or 3 times.