2007 Saturn Aura Steering Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 10, 2026 · 65 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2007 Saturn Aura, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,340 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (14% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Rack pinion: mentioned in 9 of 65 complaints (14%)
  • 14E044000 steering: mentioned in 5 of 65 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do steering problems happen?

Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 2%
10k–25k miles8 · 13%
25k–50k miles8 · 13%
50k–75k miles11 · 18%
75k–100k miles8 · 13%
100k–150k miles19 · 31%
150k+ miles6 · 10%

How serious are the reports?

Of 65 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Saturn Aura steering complaints by model year

Peak: 2009, with 210 complaints
2000: 2200022005: 1200512007: 652007652008: 11220081122009: 2102009210

n = 390 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSteering complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2009 Aura21054%123,700
2008 Aura11226%80,000
2007 Aura6511%80,340
2005 Aura120%58,000
2000 Aura267%439,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 16 complaints
2007: 2200722008: 222010: 8201082011: 222012: 3201232013: 662014: 162014162015: 992016: 3201632017: 222018: 5201852019: 112020: 2202022021: 332023: 120231

n = 65 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists steering 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.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the power steering failed, and the steering wheel separated from the steering shaft. Additionally, the contact stated that…

Received Feb 13, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11507048

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front driver’s side seat belt would not lock or remain secured. Additionally, the power steering was inoperable causing the steering wheel to be very difficult to turn in either…

Received Sep 9, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11432267

Power steering high pressure line failed when the hose became disconnected from the end crimp. The power steering system lost all of its fluid resulting in the complete loss of power steering. The failure occurred when traveling in reverse at a slow speed and maneuvering out of a garage.

Received Feb 22, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11397402
Saturn Aura
2007 Saturn Aura photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Saturn Auras have steering problems?

No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?

No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.

At what mileage do steering problems start?

The median reported mileage is 80,340 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about steering problems on the 2007 Saturn Aura?

The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 9 of 65 complaints, followed by “14e044000 steering” (5).

Other 2007 Saturn Aura problems

See all 2007 Saturn Aura problems or steering problems across all Aura years.