Power Steering Failed Problems of Saturn Aura

Saturn Aura owners have reported 27 problems related to power steering failed (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Saturn Aura based on all problems reported for the Aura.

1 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 11/25/2018

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering assist failed and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a steering assist malfunction. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The contact called greiner Buick GMC (14555 civic dr, victorville, CA 92394) and was informed that the recall repair would not be serviced because of the high mileage of the vehicle. The contact contacted the manufacturer and was informed that due to the high mileage on the vehicle, the recall repair would not be performed. The failure mileage was 157,000.

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2 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and replaced the power steering line. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced symptoms of excessive oil leakage onto the ground and underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the oil pressure switch was replaced three times on the vehicle by an independent mechanic. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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3 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 03/21/2018

Failure at approximately 125000 miles. The power steering intermittently fails. Driving at varying speeds the esc fail light comes on and gives a warning message of power steering failure. It requires the car to be shutdown and restarted.

4 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 03/17/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the message center displayed �power steering ". The contact also stated that the failure started in December of 2017, but it always went back to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the power steering motor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Bp.

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5 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 03/10/2018

Vibration of my steering wheel. My electric power steering is failing. The service esc and power steering failure messages suddenly illuminated on the dash board. The failure occurs when I try starting my car. The esc light illuminates and locks up. I tried turning it on and off multiple times and it still locks up.

6 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 02/06/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While driving approximately 70 mph, the service esc and power steering failure messages suddenly illuminated and the vehicle's speed reduced to 50 mph. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

7 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 12/08/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel shook prior to the failure. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14e044000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

8 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 12/03/2016

Eps power steering failure.

9 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 05/30/2016

While driving on the interstate my dash warning signals power steering failure and the power steering immediately ceased working. I had to manually steer the car to the shoulder. I was fortunate that there were no cars behind me there is a special extension of warranty but gm will not repair over 150,000 it should be a mandatory safety recall. Very dangerous gm wants $1000 to fix "steering torque input sensor co545".

10 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 04/18/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. The VIN was unavailable.

11 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 12/08/2015

My car pulls to the left despite having it aligned 3 times at 2 different shops. The power steering has failed completely 3 times within the last 3000 miles. Failure was noted as power steering whine followed by a blown hose or seal and loss of all fluid and power steering assistance. There is a recall #14116 for my make model and year which matches the symptoms of my problems but when contacting the manufacturer I was informed my VIN was not part of the recall.

12 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 08/09/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a service station and was diagnosed that the torque sensor assembly failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

13 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 04/06/2015

I was making a right turn and the power steering failed and a warning message appeared on the dash message. I contacted gm since this model is known to have this problem, and they said my VIN is not one that should have the issue and there are no repairs available for it. I cannot afford to replace everything on my own and I am scared of the car now. Please help!.

14 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

Driving home and power steering suddenly failed making the car very difficult to steer. Pulled over to the side of the road and shut the car off. Restarted the car a few minutes later and it worked fine. This has happened many times. It happens almost every time I drive this vehicle now. Gm has recalled this mode/year car for this very problem but my cars VIN number is not on their list. Why can't they repair all of the cars with this problem, rather than just a select few.

15 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 01/12/2015

Power steering failure at startup and low speed.

16 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 01/09/2015

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the esc warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering failed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the internal power steering malfunctioned; however, no repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 03/04/lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to consumer. Updated 6/15/2015.

17 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 01/08/2015

I was waiting at a stop sign. When cross-traffic cleared and I began my right turn, I noticed the power steering had failed. It took great effort to turn the wheel to complete the right turn. About 5 seconds later, a warning light (yellow triangle with an exclamation point) illuminated, and the area where the odometer reading normally displays, instead said "service eps" and then "power steering". I continued for no more than a quarter mile before stopping at a red light, turning off the motor, and re-starting the car. Power steering worked from that point and for the rest of my 20 mile commute.

18 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 11/06/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While driving 45 mph, the power steering failed and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 84,700.

19 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 10/06/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While driving 65 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact had to use excessive force in order to get the vehicle off the highway. In addition, the gear shifter indicated the incorrect position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

20 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 09/16/2014

The power steering failed and a warning message appeared on the dash message. I contacted gm since this model is known to have this problem, and they said my VIN is not one that should have the issue and there are no repairs available for it. I cannot afford to replace everything on my own and I am scared of the car now. Please help!.

21 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 07/18/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 45 mph the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed the motor needed to be replaced. No repairs were made and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

22 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 04/21/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who stated that the power steering hose was too close to the exhaust and caused it to fail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 138,000.

23 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 02/19/2014

The power steering failed and needed replaced. The auto was taken to "wrench on wheels" on 04/21/2014 and power steering was installed at my cost of 389. 97. I have a bill for this amount that I can supply.

24 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 09/24/2013

Power steering failed mid-turn. Power steering line contacted hot exhaust, which burned a hole in the hydraulic hose. Failure was immediate. Car was not controllable. Luckily, no one was in the path of the vehicle.

25 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 04/13/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle would also jerk and fail to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

26 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 02/01/2013

The steering wheel begins to move slightly back and forth on its own. Within a few seconds the dic displays "power steering" and the power steering assist is gone. It has caused me to crash numerous times when the power steering fails when making a turn.

27 Power Steering Failed problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 10/18/2010

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. When depressing the brake pedal, the radio turned off, the red battery light flashed and the engine made a cranking noise. While the contact was driving, the power steering failed after the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but had not been diagnosed. The current mileage was 16,291. The failure mileage was 16,192. Updated 01/18/11 the consumer sated while waiting for the replacement hybrid battery, the vehicle would occasionally attempt to go into hybrid mode. When applying the brake, the vehicle attempted to go into hybrid mode but couldn't. The battery warning light then illuminated and the radio went out nd the engine made a strange noise as though the vehicle was just being started. Updated 04/15/11.


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