Saturn Aura years to avoid
The Saturn Aura years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
2,224
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2000–2010
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Aura years to avoid
Every Aura year
Common questions
What are the worst Saturn Aura years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Aura years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Saturn Aura?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Aura years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Saturn Aura have?
Across all model years, the Aura has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,224 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.