2007 Saturn Aura Engine Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Saturn Aura, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (34% of reports).
- 64engine complaints
- 91,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 22 of 64 complaints (34%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 12 of 64 complaints (19%)
- Service traction: mentioned in 8 of 64 complaints (13%)
- Put park: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2007 Saturn Aura at $3,150, and half of them between $2,600 and $3,900.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 55 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Saturn Aura engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2007 Saturn Aura. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Several Issues
The vehicle has been in and out of repair for the same problem, engines have been replaced but no solution has been found. When driving around 60mph the engine would stall and 'engine power reduced' and 'traction off' would flash, reducing the car speed and making acceleration near impossible…
On three separate occasions going at slow speeds, i step on the braks and the car jumps and go at a high speed when i am in traffic. In happens when the traffic is slow and then begins to move. The last occasion resulted in my car being totaled. It always the front end.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Saturn Auras have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Saturn Aura (11% of the 607 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Saturn Aura engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 91,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2007 Saturn Aura?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,150 (half paid between $2,600 and $3,900), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 Saturn Aura?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 22 of 64 complaints, followed by “engine power” (12).
Other 2007 Saturn Aura problems
- Power Train problems (184)
- Electrical System problems (104)
- Air Bags problems (101)
- Service Brakes problems (82)
- Exterior Lighting problems (73)
- Steering problems (65)
See all 2007 Saturn Aura problems or engine problems across all Aura years.