2005 Saturn Aura problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1) · Steering (1) · Power Train (1)
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Compared against other Saturn Aura model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (99)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-09 · 02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. and canada dealers only).
Showing the 6 most recent of 99 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-02-27 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn aura. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was invalid. the con…”
2016-10-11 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn aura. while driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side tire suddenly deflated without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure sensor monitor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failu…”
2016-02-19 · Steering · 58,000 mi“electronic power steering went out in 07-26-2009,12-26-2013 and 12-15-2015 when on hwy and city streets.…”
2014-06-17 · Power Train · 112,335 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. the contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated the contact's vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 112,…”
2012-09-28 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 20,000 mi“rear right door electric lock control inoperative. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.