NHTSA — Steering: Rack And Pinion Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Aura’s issues with brakes, such as worn out rotors, isn’t as severe as the prior model year, but let’s just not start awarding them any brake awards just yet. Does that even exist? “The Brakies”?

One thing the 2008 does share with the 2007 is a recall of a busted gear shifter cable which can make it look like your car is in park, when the transmission is still engaged. You can only imagine what kind of fun that causes.

3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,988 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2008 Saturn Aura steering problems

steering problem

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2008 Saturn Aura Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 122007

Aura

  • 36,988 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. While driving at a low speed, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to another dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,988.

- Hamilton , NJ, USA

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