Power Steering Pump Problems of Saturn Aura

Saturn Aura owners have reported 7 problems related to power steering pump (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 Pump problem of the 2008 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 07/16/2025

I noticed a rattling while driving also smoking under the hood so I took it to a garage and he said that's no problem and that I have a severe oil leak under the front of car he showed me and oil is everywhere he mentioned he couldnt fix it theres a problem with the abs line and powersteering axle or pump. I have to also put anti freeze in the car every 2 days. Along with powersteering fluid and motor oil. He mentioned he has no idea where the oil is coming from because its so much its all over under the front and reccommend me not to drive it because it may catch fire. This is my only resource of a ride. Also I noticed when I go over a bump in the road the dash lights go brighter or darker. The traction control light is also on which just came on along with a s light. I took it to the car wash and did notice it looks like a car possibly swiped the right side because there's paint missing!.

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2 Power Steering Pump problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 03/21/2018

Takata recall my car has a new power steering pump and still whines a lot when a lot when it's cold when it's cold it sounds really rough and it just don't sound to promising but even after it warms up it still has whine too it.

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3 Power Steering Pump problem of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 01/02/2018

While driving the power steering stopped functioning and steering became very difficult especially at lower speeds. For some reason my VIN number is not showing up as one of the vehicles recalled even though it has the defective equipment installed in it. The whole design of an electronic motor instead of a hydraulic pump with fluid seems like an ineffective design no wonder it is failing and is not functioning properly. Gm refuses to acknowledge any fault in this and I don't understand why my vehicle is not one of the ones that is listed by its VIN number.

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4 Power Steering Pump problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 12/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the power steering seized without warning and was difficult to maneuver. The contact pull over to the side of the road and pure fluid into the steering pump hose and while puring the fluid the hose broke. The contact drive the vehicle to his resident. The contact is an independent mechanic who stated that the high and low side pressure hose rock and pinion needed to be replace . The vehicle was not repaired the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,288. Aw.

5 Power Steering Pump problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 10/13/2014

The master cylinder failure due to rod shifting and locked up front right brake. Burnt up the caliper, brake pads and over heated brake rotor. May have also caused brake fluid to overheat. Dealer charged for brake pads, caliper, machining of rotors, installation, etc. They misdiagnosed the abs hydraulic pump (which I also had to purchase) before ultimately replacing faulty master cylinder.

6 Power Steering Pump problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 03/20/2014

Takata recall - I'm having various issues. Majority of the issues are in motion when driving on highway or street way. The issue is recall id (212567) the steering is faulty the wheel goes left and right. Recall id(204873) problems with disengaging cruise control and break system as well as traction control I get this issue during any time recall id(201888) (201887)power train issues, car swerving to other lane on high way and street roads, emissions issue , as well as rolling issue the wiring is not correctly working, as well the fuel pump doesn't get fuel I must turn the key push the gas until the car starts when refilling the tank the seats don't move front or back.

7 Power Steering Pump problem of the 2007 Saturn Aura

Failure Date: 07/01/2010

I own a 2007 Saturn Aura xr with the 3. 6l v6 engine. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, it makes a moaning/groaning noise which emanates though out the passenger cabin, there are times when the sound gets really loud. It sounds like the steering pump or other mechanical part. I have been reading Saturn boards and with this vehicle, there has been a lot of people talking about the same issue that I have mentioned. I have not taken my vehicle to the dealership due to the vehicle being out of service warranty.




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