Does the 2008 Saturn Aura have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Saturn Aura, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles.

Which Saturn Aura year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2007 Saturn Aura has the most electrical complaints (154), compared with 121 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Saturn Aura?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Aura is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Saturn Aura Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Saturn Aura, 28% of all 432 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 5 Aura model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 82,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 121; 28% of 432 complaints
All complaints this year: 432
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 82,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Saturn Aura electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 26, 2009, latest Feb 21, 2026.

121 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (13).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Saturn Aura

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Aura model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20051 (20%)
2007154 (25%)
2008121 (28%)
200972 (18%)
20101 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Saturn Aura have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Saturn Aura, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles.
Which Saturn Aura year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2007 Saturn Aura has the most electrical complaints (154), compared with 121 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Saturn Aura?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Aura is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.