I was driving along the road and then the steering started to get real tight and then I received the message on the dash that there was a problem with the power steering and the ESC needed service. I took the car to a GM dealership and was told that it would cost $1700 to fix the problem. I have looked at all of the other recalls and see that there was a recall for the same problem and tried to see if Saturn/GM would fix the issue under the recalls and was notified that since I was out of warranty they could not do anything but contact the dealer that I talked to and see if they could help me with the cost of the repairs. It has now been about a week after I was told I should hear something back and still have not heard anything. I am still driving around without any power steering due to not being able to pay the repair cost. If there is this aprox. 65 people that have reported this problem on this site then there is most likely more that are having the same issue that have not reported and Saturn/GM should do something about fixing the problem.

- Dover, DE, USA

My car has been clicking off the electrical power steering randomly since about last December or earlier and when the steering turns off then my electric stability control turns off and the ABS brakes turn off all at the same time I am aware there is a recall for many of the Saturn Auras out there but my VIN doesn't show a recall for this particular car. If there is any information about this for my car in particular it would be of great help.

- Lake In The Hills, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While reversing at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering warning was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.updated 5/28/15 updated 9/27/2017

- Lanark, IL, USA

I was driving Friday morning on my way to work on I75 freeway. As I was driving my dashboard light came on "power steering" & "service ESC" my steering wheel was so hard to turn as I had to go around the highway curves. I slowly merged over to the slow lane. When I got to work I tried to park my Saturn the wheel was so hard for me turn that I couldn't park it correctly. When I got off work my steering wheel was normal so I drove it home. The very next evening I was on the freeway again I696 and I was driving with the height traffic and once again my power steering went out again. I did my research and found that Saturn Auras has recalls on them about the power steering. I contacted them for help and they said they do have recalls for this problem just my VIN not under the recall so they won't acknowledge my Saturn under this recall. If I'm having the same exact problem why is my vehicle not considered? this is dangerous and I need my car fixed.

- Oak Park, MI, USA

Steering wheel is shaking while sitting at a stop and also while driving. Upon start up of vehicle, power steering, service ESC and traction control lights illuminate. After turning the vehicle off and then on again, lights go away, but steering wheel still shakes. Vehicle is sometimes hard to turn. Steering wheel does not shake if I turn it to the right while at a stand still. Vehicles VIN is not included in the recent recall with this problem. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed after reading all of the other complaints on the same problem. I have to drive 2 small children around daily as part of my job, and this is not safe and putting us at risk of an accident. Please look into this a demand a recall.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 125,000.

- Birmingham, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that when reversing, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

- Harrison Township, MI, USA

As my daughter was leaving a costco parking lot the steering wheel locked as she was making a right turn causing her to stop immediately and some one ran right into my car. Since then the steering will locks abruptly while driving and ill have to turn the car off and when I turn it back on its not locked anymore. When this happens the steering column will begin to shake really bad! please research this I don't feel safe driving this car with two small children.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering completely shut off and the power steering and eps warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed a code C0545 torque sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

- Windham, OH, USA

Loss of power steering. Power steering would go out as you were driving causing problem to steer. I looked at recalls for GM Saturn's it showed 7 recalls for Saturn 3 of which are for steering in 2008 - 2009 Saturn. GM said that my VIN number does not fall under the recall, but is the same part that is falling in the recall. It's the same year and same model that is failing.

- Canfield , OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving between 40 mph, the steering seized as power steering light illuminated and excessive force was used to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

- Mifflin Town , PA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the steering wheel was tight and extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column and the control module needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14E044000 (steering) and 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while making a turn at a low speed, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be serviced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

2009 Saturn Aura GM needs to update the recalls on the 09 Aura. In the past 4 mos I have luckily survived 8 crashes, now, from total loss of power steering. No one @ GM/Saturn will help. They say my VIN# is not in the recall, but it is the exact same thing happening as is in the recall..complete loss of power steering. Triangle illuminates on dash & says ESC service power steering...dealer could not diagnose problem, couldn't get a code. I subscribed to on star so when it happened I would be able to get a diagnostic code, & luckily their computer diagnosed the issue, & got the codes which are the exact problems in the recalls code C0545 power steering, & C0561 traction control module not functioning. They now tell me I need a complete steering column, which dorman products says my VIN# is not in recall on steering shaft! General Motors/Saturn please update your recalls< there are 1000's with the same issues in the 09 Auras, before one of us here becomes a statistic! I assume Saturn is doing nothing because they have filed bankruptcy & gone out of business. I can not drive this car & be safe!!! someone please help!! I think we need an attorney!

- Atlanta, TX, USA

Vehicle power steering malfunction. Steering wheel would not turn became stiff, message on display ESC power steering and power steering light came on. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer, informed power steering column needs replaced, ($740.) repair cost.

- Gettysburg, PA, USA

Power steering failure at startup and low speed.

- Marietta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. While making a left or right turn at 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Epps, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the ESC warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering failed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the internal power steering malfunctioned; however, no repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 03/04/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to consumer. Updated 6/15/2015

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely hard to maneuver when turning the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician diagnosed that there was an electrical component that needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Bells, TN, USA

I was waiting at a stop sign. When cross-traffic cleared and I began my right turn, I noticed the power steering had failed. It took great effort to turn the wheel to complete the right turn. About 5 seconds later, a warning light (yellow triangle with an exclamation point) illuminated, and the area where the odometer reading normally displays, instead said "service eps" and then "power steering". I continued for no more than a quarter mile before stopping at a red light, turning off the motor, and re-starting the car. Power steering worked from that point and for the rest of my 20 mile commute.

- Plymouth, MI, USA