10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,012 miles

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problem #3

Feb 232013

Aura 6-cyl

  • 70,280 miles
Regardless of how fast I am driving, whether 35 mph or 60 mph, my brake lights operate in a reverse manner. As I apply my brakes, the brake lights turn off. On the other hand, when I release my brakes, the brakes lights comes on. This causes a distraction and a danger to me and the traffic behind me. The issue occurs often and sporadically. I have noticed a pattern; when this issue occurs my service ESC light comes on and my traction turns off.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Aug 182010

Aura

  • 36,500 miles
Service traction control/ESC light comes on intermittently brake light stay on constantly go off when brake pedal is tapped!!!

- Girard, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 102008

Aura

  • 14,000 miles
I own a 2008 Saturn Aura xr. The car has been trouble since I have taken it home. It has had a total of 8 problems within the first year, and now has a problem that is dangerous and Saturn has been unable to correct. The car is less than a year old with only 14000 miles. Periodically when going at speeds above 55 mph the traction and stability control system will error. When this occurs the whole car begins to shake. The engine begins stalling out and the car becomes difficult to control. I have taken the car to the dealership twice. The dealership has no idea what the problem is. I am scared to drive the car. I have voiced my concerns with General Motors, and they were negative and unresponsive. They have equipped my car with a monitor so they are able to record everything that happens. I requested them supply me with a rental car, for safety reasons until the car is fixed. GM has denied my request. I asked GM to guarantee in writing that the car is safe to drive, and they will not. I have asked GM to replace the vehicle which they have already denied. I am unsure what to do from here, except drive an unsafe vehicle, as I cannot afford to purchase another new car.

- Lorain, OH, USA