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Electrical problems
randy121, 10/31/2012
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
53 of 55 people found this review helpful
Noticed people having electrical problems. The fix. UNHOOK CONNECTOR AND DISCONNECT FROM BCM. APPLY DIELECTRIC GREASE ON ALL CONNECTOR PINS. RECONNECT. CLEAR CODES. There is fretting on inside BCM connections causing shorts on different electrical items. Mine was ESC traction, Rear brake lights coming on, Cruise control not working, etc. Dealer charged me $30.49, thought I had a lemon, runs great now !! Got lucky to find reputal dealer.
Frustrated & Deperate!
mandis, 06/28/2013
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
50 of 52 people found this review helpful
I just started having steering problems. The steering wheel jerks hard while driving down the road and it feels like the steering is going out and I am going to loose control. When I come to a complete stop and let go of the wheel it starts shaking all by itself. It seems to only happen when I am driving it. I have taken it to a shop 2 times and both times they say there is nothing wrong. I am not imagining it and I am scared to death to put my kids in the car. Has this happened to anyone else and what did you do?
Best car for a 17 year old!
Bryce, 02/20/2018
updated 09/17/2019
2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
One thing I've learned about GM cars is that you got to find the right one's. Just because one model year of a make/,model is known for problems doesn't mean the entire life of the vehicle being made is going to be horrible( although it can happen). I got my loaded Saturn for my 17 birthday. I fell in love with the upgraded stock stereo, the power the 3.6 V6 gives you and just knowing that most adults don't drive something so rare and nice, but little do they know you can get a well used aura for under 8k with close or under 100k miles. Its had some problems, (alternator, ,brakes, headlight going out, coolant lines, front bearings) Most of those things are typical to me at least. I am NOT easy on my vehicles. I bought the car with 115k miles on it, a year later I'm at 153k miles. The way the engine and transmission hold up and the overall vehicle dynamics and handling around a curve is VERY impressive. I have a friend who owns a 08 Malibu with the same V6 and the vehicle just doesn't seem as well put together. The handling is almost laughable too. My aura gets looks and people cant believe someone who looks my age (16 when I bought it currently 17 almost 18) owns a vehicle this nice. I have some things I hate about it. It has NEVER left me stranded. Its always been able to get out of its own way. My MPG instant doing 40-65 is between 28-32 MPG. If I baby the gas over a 20 mile drive the average MPG is around 29 MPG. For car with over 200 horse power and torque, and be able to achieve four cylinder gas mileage is amazing. If you dont know your GM vehicles and what to look out for and what is the best product over all then this car will more than likely keep money in your wallet and put a smile on your face. *Update, I am now 19 years old, my Aura now has 202,520 miles on it, and she still handles like a dream, has strong acceleration pull. And I get better gas mileage as time goes on. It has had its lemon moments, tie rod issues and rims leaking air as they legit decay. Other than the few minor things here and there, I still love it and I actually find myseld looking at other Saturn Aura's with less than 100k miles on them, thinking I'd actually consider getting another one!
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Great Car
haysja, 04/21/2010
2008 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Aura XR in Feb 2009. I now have 31,000+ miles on it and it has been great. Great road car. Very comfy to drive on the highway. Took many interstate trips during the past year and the Aura was great to drive. I have had people stop and ask me what kind of car I had and they could not believe it was a Saturn. My two sisters went out and bought Auras after seeing mine. I bought a preowned 2007 for my son last night. I love my Saturn. My family now has four Auras.
Great Used Car For The Price
andrew_aura1, 11/03/2012
2008 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
The Saturn Aura is a very well put together vehicle. It has great handiling capibilities but the steering lacks feedback. Power is adeqaute but more would be nice. The gas mileage is fair in the city I average around 21-23 mpg in the city and on the highway 30-32 mpg. The ride is very smoth and it feels like a cadillac compared to a honda with road and wind noise. Overall it is very nice and drives well for 71,200 miles and I hope to get it over 150,000 miles. They are quite a bargin compared to used malibus and accords.
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