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2005 Saturn Aura Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2005 Saturn Aura with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). There are no recalls for it.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical Aura year, for its age

#259 most complained-about 2005 vehicle

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2005 Saturn Aura problems

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No recalls for the 2005 Saturn Aura

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Saturn Aura. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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5 complaints about the 2005 Saturn Aura

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Airbags

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 contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10957395
Wheels & tires

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 failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10915323
Steering

Electronic power steering went out in 07-26-2009,12-26-2013 and 12-15-2015 when on hwy and city streets.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10837181
Transmission & drivetrain

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 112,335 and the current mileage was 112,435. Updated 8/19/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer added the vehicle to the recall. The owner has been reimbursed the cost of the repairs. Updated 8/28/2014 *js

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10598956
Electrical systemBody, doors & structure

Rear right door electric lock control inoperative. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10477416

Saturn Aura: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20093905122SteeringD
20084335181Transmission & drivetrainF
20076084136Transmission & drivetrainF
20055000AirbagsA
All Aura years

2005 Saturn Aura vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
2005 Saturn Aura500A
2005 Saturn Ion573531BCompare
2005 Saturn Vue170015BCompare
2005 Saturn Relay9132FCompare
2005 Saturn L-Series2601ACompare

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.

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Questions about the 2005 Saturn Aura

Does the 2005 Saturn Aura have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Saturn Aura?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1).

How many complaints has the 2005 Saturn Aura had?

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 28, 2012 and the latest on February 27, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2005 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 2005 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

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