AI Damage2000 Saturn Aura: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Saturn Aura filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 67% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Steering: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn aura. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the steering column area. The steering wheel became tight and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions.
The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away although the vehicle was in park. The contact mentioned that the emergency brake had to remain engaged in order to prevent the failure from occurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aura has 240 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn Aura?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rollaway, parking brake (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Saturn Aura?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Saturn Aura from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.