Eight problems related to steering noise 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.
On the ground I would see small aounts of oil. I took it to get an oil change and the mechanic saw and showed me where the oil was coming from. I was told that I have a valve leak from the engine and showed me. I only have 73,879 miles on the car and feel this should not be a problem. I only use the car to go about 8 hrs of driving a week. I would like to know if there has been a recall for the engine? I have a noise in the steering wheel that makes me feel very uncomfortable and I hear it every time I back the car up. I know there was a recall on that. Would some one please get back to me concerning this issue. I am asking because I know that I am still under the manufactory warranty. Thank you brenda davis.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While driving various speeds and turning the vehicle, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel became very stiff. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. When making a left or right turn, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the steering intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. . . Updated 01/06/15.
While driving at low speeds, I discovered a slight noise coming from the steering column each time I turned the steering wheel. In addition to the noise, I felt a "popping" that appeared to be coming from the base of the steering column. Regardless of which way I turned the wheel, the sounds were the same, and continued to get louder the more I drove. I made an appointment with my local Chevrolet dealer, to investigate the issue. After the inspection, it was discovered that the steering column was faulty, and should be replaced. Repair cost of $950. With only 57,000 miles on the vehicle, it was way too soon to have experienced this type of issue. After some research, I discovered that there had been several steering problem complaints documented regarding the 2008 Saturn Aura.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and completing turns, he would hear loud popping noise from the steering column. Also, when depressing the brakes he would feel a vibrating sensation. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The current mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable. Returned by usps. 2nd attempt on 1/16/2013 failed.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering shaft. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,549.
Took my Aura into Saturn on 12/21/09 for clicking noise, Saturn service repositioned intermediate steering shaft per technical bulletin. Now have the same prob going on again but I found another service bulletin 06-02-32-002d dated 06/17/2010 also another for front end clunk/rattle/knocks 06-02-32-007g dated 04/05/2010. I am currently out of warranty with the steering prob and noise from the front end. I have contacted Saturn customer service, they are not very helpful. All they want me to do is take it in to the dealership to have it diagnose then we will go from there. Today I found out the noise problem in the from end, it is the struts, both have to be replaced, big bucks.
After having the intermediate steering shaft replaced (23,330 miled), I took my vehicle in for steering vibration and noise when turning again at 25158 miles. The dealer orders parts, and the parts are replaced on 1/12/2010.