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2008 Saturn Aura Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Saturn Aura, 4% of all 432 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 5 Aura model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 51,279 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
4% of 432 complaints
All complaints this year
432
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
51,279 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Saturn Aura suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2008, latest Jul 21, 2025.

2008 Saturn Aura suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2008Dec 2011Mar 2013Jun 2014Apr 2016Jul 2018Jul 2019Jul 2025
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Jul 2025; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Saturn Aura

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Aura model year

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

  1. 20051 (20%)
  2. 200718 (3%)
  3. 200817 (4%)
  4. 20095 (1%)
  5. 20100 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Saturn Aura have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Saturn Aura, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,279 miles.
Which Saturn Aura year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Saturn Aura has the most suspension complaints (18), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Saturn Aura?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Aura is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.