3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,985 miles

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problem #2

May 132020

Aura 4-cyl

  • 19,970 miles
I bought this vehicle from I'm assuming the original owner I was informed there were a few quirks like the key won't come out of the ignition sometimes and the air conditioner sometimes works randomly.. I investigated the quirks and have found that when I put the car in park I'm not always able to remove the key it died somebody's eventually lunges forward as if it just went into gear and then the key is released the automatic door locks do not work and I am unable to determine whether the ac is due to a malfunction or if it's due to a electrical shortage however it also seems to when it goes out the front drivers headlight stops working I see that there are several recalls for this make and model and year how do I put the VIN number in it states that there are no open recalls on this vehicle.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 202015

Aura 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel began to make an abnormal sound without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. Updated 06/08/2016 the consumer stated he received two conflicting inspections. He was told there was an issue with the rack and pinion, and then he was told there was no issue. The tires have since worn out and needs to be replaced. Updated 06/29/16.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA