AI Damage2005 Saturn Aura: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Saturn Aura filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 20% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 20% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 20% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 20% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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 2005 saturn aura. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn aura. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side tire suddenly deflated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure sensor monitor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Electronic power steering went out in 07-26-2009,12-26-2013 and 12-15-2015 when on hwy and city streets.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the contact's vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). 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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aura has 240 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the 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 2005 Saturn Aura?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 models
Read also
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.