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Transmission problems
Karen Hickman, 09/30/2009
2009 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Buyer Beware of transmission problems. The transmission "slipped" on my brand new 2009 Saturn Aura at 347 miles. I had to have it towed twice. The dealership returned it to me and assured me there was nothing wrong, despite the fact that I pulled out in front of traffic and could not accelerate. I was told to "...pull off to the side of the road, shut off the engine, then restart the car to 'reset' it." After this occurred the third time, I did as instructed, then drove it to the dealership, and left it there. I insisted it was dangerous, and I was now following the GA Lemon Law. They replaced the transmission at approximately 700 miles. I would rate my experience with Saturn a big 0.
Handling and turn radius is so bad
Etipton04 , 12/01/2019
2009 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have driven countless cars. The inside is luxurious. The wood trim to the leather heated seats and moon roof are all a plus but do not make up for the fact that I usually need to 3 point turn into nearly every parking spot that isn’t extremely wide. Terrible turn radius and the suspension was meant to have that “driving on a cloud” luxury feel when in reality, I feel like it’s just unstable and scared to take on ramps faster than 35mph. It’s just very hard to drive as it drives too soft and loose and the wheels barely make 40 degrees in turn radius.
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Beware: Transmission problems
hatetheaura, 10/10/2012
2009 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
I will never buy a GM product again. My Aura only has 72,000 miles and the transmission has already broke. Trying to deal with GM is a joke. Everything from the dealership (Daniels Long Chevrolet) to customer service. Our warranty expired one month ago but am still 27,000 miles under the 100,000 mile mark and of course GM does not want to do anything about it. My car has been in the shop for over 5 days and I am constantly being told I have to pay more for diagnostics. How many error codes need to pop up for GM to admit they made lemon of a car. All GM cares about is getting you in the door, once you are there customer service is no longer cares.
Surprisingly disappointing
Dominic, 10/28/2008
2009 Saturn Aura XR 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
Problems with this car: 1) Transmission hunts, is too quick to downshift, and feels erratic. 2) The seats are very uncomfortable for any distance driving, 3) Seat adjustment is limited, I'm 5' 10" and felt like I was on top of the headliner, 4) Windshield rake and seat make the rear- view mirror a giant obstacle to see around. It's a blind-spot facing forward. 5) Steering wheel remotes for cruise and radio are too small and hard to use during night-driving. 6) Interior components that scream "I'm cheap plastic" combined with lousy fit and finish.
run about now
gloria, 01/18/2016
updated 07/18/2018
2009 Saturn Aura XE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I no long own this car. But enjoyed it for several years.
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