Power Train Problems of Saturn Aura

Saturn Aura owners have reported 377 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (245 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Saturn Aura

The Power Train problem

My vehicle’s make and model have received recalls as stated online, however, my specific VIN does not state any recalls. I am having the same symptoms with the airbags, electrical, and transmission as the recalls stated with my make and model.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I experienced the same issue as a lot of other owners, the gear shift would not go into park so therefore my car started to roll away. After several attempts I was still not able to get it in park so I left it in neutral and put on the emergency brake.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 09v073000 (power train) and 12v460000 (power train).   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

One evening I got in my car and it refused to start. After a few minutes of troubleshooting I tried starting in neutral which worked. Since that night the vehicle does not go into park. The gear position indicator does not match the current gear.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

The car does not seem to go into park when you do think you have it in park it isn't another gear and as lurched out and almost smashed a couple people that have helped me with the car it also seems to have a tendency to roll because it is not fully going in the park and I cannot even start it   Read details...




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