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Saturn Aura Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Aura Hybrid from 2007 to 2009: 5 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (2), 2009 (2), 2007 (1). Best fuel economy: 29 mpg combined (2009).

Saturn Aura Hybrid
Photo: MercurySable99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Fuel & propulsion3
Electrical2
Exterior lights1
Traction Control System1
Brakes1
Stability control1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20070127
20080227
20090229

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Saturn Aura Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (2), 2009 (2), 2007 (1).

How many recalls has the Saturn Aura Hybrid had?

Across 2007–2009, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).