2008 Saturn Aura Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 432 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Saturn Aura overview page.
What owners report
“THERE IS A CLUNK SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MOVING FROM A FULL STOP. A CLUNK CAN ALSO BE HEARD WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10502149 — filed 03/08/2013
“CAR BEGAN GROANING LOUDLY WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT (EITHER PARKED OF MOVING), STEERING FEELS "JUMPY" TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED…”NHTSA complaint 10501217 — filed 03/04/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN AURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND COMPLETING TURNS, HE WOULD HEAR LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10487143 — filed 12/03/2012
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Saturn Aura have steering problems?
Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Saturn Aura: 111 of 432 complaints on file (25.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Saturn Aura have in total?
432 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
