2010 Saturn Aura Problems & Complaints

Better than average99% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Aura at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2010 Saturn Aura with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 99% fewer than a typical Aura model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better Aura years. The most reported problem area is the lights (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Saturn Aura problems

  • Lights
    150%
  • Air bags~50,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Saturn Aura complaints by model year

2005200720082009201056074323902
Owner complaints per model year, Saturn Aura. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Aura years: 2005, 2010. Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2009. Compare all years →

2010 Saturn Aura recalls (2)

Vehicle speed control › Cruise control

NHTSA recall 14V-252 · May 14, 2014 · 2,440,524 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake…

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)

NHTSA recall 12V-460 · Sep 18, 2012 · 426,240 vehicles

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012.

2010 Saturn Aura engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.4L 4-cyl6-speed automaticFWD22 / 33 / 26
3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automaticFWD17 / 26 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Saturn Aura a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Aura rates better than average: 99% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Aura at the same age. It is one of the best Aura years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Saturn Aura?

The lights — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Saturn Aura have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Saturn Aura, the most recent from May 14, 2014 (cruise control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Saturn Aura?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007, 2008 and 2009. See the full Saturn Aura years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Saturn Aura problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.