Three problems related to steering failed 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.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact experienced difficulty turning the steering wheel. The contact had to exert more manual effort than usual in order to steer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact was informed by a certified mechanic of a recall regarding a steering failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While driving approximately 35 mph, the "power steering warning" message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. After shutting the engine off and back on, the vehicle operated normally; however, the failure recurred two weeks later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps sensor inside the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that whiled driving at any speed. There was a noised coming from the front driver side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shafts failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14e044000 (steering). The manufactured was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Aw.