TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN AURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON ICE, THE VEHICLE SLID AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN, SPUN ACROSS THREE LANES, AND CRASHED INTO A HILL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED T…
2009 Saturn Aura airbags problems
severe 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE HWY AND THE OTHER PERSON RAN A STOP SIGN AND T-BONED ME ON THE DRIVER SIDE. MY FACE AND BODY SMASHED INTO THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSING SEVER WHIPLASH AND SOME OTHER THINGS YET IDENTIFIED BY AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND REAR DRIVERS DOOR IS SMASHED ALL THE WAY TO THE SEATS, PUSHING ON THE SEATS AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I AM STILL SEEING DOCTORS TO FIG…
I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE HWY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND T-BONED ME ON THE DRIVER SIDE. MY FACE AND BODY SMASHED INTO THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSING SEVER WHIPLASH AND OTHER THINGS NOT YET IDENTIFIED BY MY DOCTOR. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE WAS SMASHED PUSHING UP AGAINST THE SEATS (FRONT AND BACK) NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I AM STILL SEEING DOCTORS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Saturn Aura?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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