2005 Saturn AURA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
74,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 5 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 |
Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Power Train: 1; Steering: 1; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10477416 · 2012-09-28 (September 28, 2012)
REAR RIGHT DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK CONTROL INOPERATIVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10477416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10598956 · 2014-06-17 (June 17, 2014)
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. UPDATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 112,335 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10837181 · 2016-02-19 (February 19, 2016)
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN 07-26-2009,12-26-2013 AND 12-15-2015 WHEN ON HWY AND CITY STREETS.
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10837181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915323 · 2016-10-11 (October 11, 2016)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10957395 · 2017-02-27 (February 27, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10957395 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.