Saturn · Aura · 2005
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Recalls
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Not Rated
The 2005 Saturn Aura has no recalls and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: power train (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 25, 2026
The 2005 Saturn Aura page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 1 reported complaint.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
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. THE ...
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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 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...
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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 ...
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REAR RIGHT DOOR ELECTRIC LOCK CONTROL INOPERATIVE. *TR
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The 2005 Saturn Aura has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Saturn Aura.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2005 Saturn Aura.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2005 Saturn Aura are power train (1 reports), steering (1 reports), tires (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2005 Saturn Aura. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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