Three problems related to steering column 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 (steering column) jars occasionaly when turning at slow speeds making it jar the whole car and also makes it hard to turn. #2 (electrical)power locks on every door but driver side does not work occasionaly. . . And passenger door sometimes does not latch and sometimes wont open when door is unlocked and car is setting still and or moving.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he heard a unusual sound that came from the driver seat and a squeaky sound that came from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic and diagnosed the fractured of driver seat well mount and failure of the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Squealing noise in Saturn Aura 2008 steering column when engine warms up. . Some loss of steering power assist when this happens. Chevy dealer said premature failure of power steering unit. . Must be replaced for $900. Had problems since car was purchased from dealer used with 44,000 in Feb 2010.