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2009 Saturn Aura Engine Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Saturn Aura, 12% of all 390 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 5 Aura model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 99,000 miles.

Engine complaints
45
12% of 390 complaints
All complaints this year
390
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
99,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Saturn Aura engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 16, 2012, latest Oct 28, 2025.

2009 Saturn Aura engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2012Sep 2013May 2014Aug 2015Aug 2016Nov 2017Aug 2019Sep 2021
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Oct 2025; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Saturn Aura

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Aura model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 2007115 (19%)
  3. 200844 (10%)
  4. 200945 (12%)
  5. 20100 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Saturn Aura have engine problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Saturn Aura, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,000 miles.
Which Saturn Aura year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Saturn Aura has the most engine complaints (115), compared with 45 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Saturn Aura?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Saturn Aura is classified under engine. 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.