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2000 Saturn Aura Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Saturn Aura with NHTSA, most often about the steering (2) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Aura year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Saturn Aura problems
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No recalls for the 2000 Saturn Aura
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Saturn Aura. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2000 Saturn Aura
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn aura. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the steering column area. The steering wheel became tight and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions. The technician diagnosed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 877,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn aura. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away although the vehicle was in park. The contact mentioned that the emergency brake had to remain engaged in order to prevent the failure from occurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.
Saturn Aura: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | A |
2000 Saturn Aura vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Saturn Aura | 3 | 0 | A | |
| 2000 Saturn LS | 387 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Saturn SL | 171 | 8 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Saturn SW | 15 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Saturn SC1 | 8 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Saturn SC | 7 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Saturn LW200 | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 Saturn S-Series Only | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Saturn Aura
Does the 2000 Saturn Aura have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Saturn Aura right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn Aura?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (2), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Saturn Aura had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 3, 2014 and the latest on March 8, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Saturn Aura a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Saturn Aura year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saturn Aura years have the most complaints?
2007 (608), 2008 (433), 2009 (390). See every Saturn Aura year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Saturn Aura has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data