Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2008 Saturn Aura
Car diagnostics for the 2008 Saturn Aura: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Saturn Aura for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2008 Saturn Aura: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.5 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 22 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 26 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$3,050 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,914 | $3,318 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Saturn Aura
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 434 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (129), steering (113) and electrical system (93). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V252000 | 2014-05-14 | electronic stability control (esc) | 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... |
| 14V224000 | 2014-04-30 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5,... |
| 14V153000 | 2014-03-31 | steering:electric power assist system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS)... |
| 12V460000 | 2012-09-18 | power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 2008 Saturn Aura
Need a diagnostic check for the 2008 Saturn Aura? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your Aura
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your Aura, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Talking to the shop
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
One more step
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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