2007 Saturn Aura Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aura years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 607 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Saturn Aura. That is the most of any Aura model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (184 complaints, 30%), typically at around 87,645 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 6 fires, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 607owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Saturn Aura problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 184 | 30% | 87,645 | “emergency brake” (11%) | $4,300 |
| Electrical System problems | 104 | 17% | 86,000 | “electrical electronic stability” (11%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 101 | 17% | 60,000 | “air bag” (60%) | $1,400 |
| Service Brakes problems | 82 | 14% | 85,500 | “electrical electronic stability” (10%) | — |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 73 | 12% | 75,700 | “cruise control” (23%) | — |
| Steering problems | 65 | 11% | 80,340 | “rack pinion” (14%) | — |
| Engine problems | 64 | 11% | 91,000 | “timing chain” (34%) | $3,150 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 8% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 34 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 31 | 5% | 67,790 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 5% | 88,210 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 3% | 103,357 | — | — |
| Suspension | 13 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 2% | 66,806 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 2% | 54,943 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 9 | 1% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 9 | 1% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 1% | 23,214 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | 33,696 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 2,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Saturn Aura recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electronic stability control (esc); vehicle speed control:cruise control; exterior lighting:brake lights:switch; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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 Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ÂPARK position, the transmission may not be in ÂPARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Fix: 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. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission Shift Cable Failure (EA11015) — opened Nov 10, 2011, closed Jun 2, 2014, led to recall 14V224000.
- Transmission Cable Failure (PE11021) — opened May 20, 2011, closed Nov 22, 2011.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Unknown Shifter locks and won't start. Driving on interstate and the engine started to rev up. The tac showed excessive pressure. Esc and traction lights appear. This car has only 110,000 miles on it.
The automatic transmission shift cable, has malfunctioned. The center piece that connects to the gear shift has melted, and prevents the car from starting and shifting gears. The damage was created due to high temperatures from the motor, being that it is very close to it. This should be replaced…
My car gear shift slides through the gears but wont shift out of park. Something is wrong with the transmission shift cable. I see an active recall for this exact problem on my type of car (NHTSA 14V224) but for some reason my vin isnât showing up.
Several Issues
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized. The contact stated that the engine was still running however, the transmission and the power steering were inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle went…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Aura?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 184 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Saturn Aura?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Saturn Aura a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aura model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.