2007 Saturn Aura Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Saturn Aura.

20052008
Complaints
947
Crashes
23
Fires
11
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2007 Saturn Aura Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1163 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:90,279 mi
Crash-related:4
#299 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:90,446 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#392 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:89,354 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Saturn Aura.

Transmission / Drivetrain
163
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
90,279
Electrical Faults
99
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
90,446
Airbags
92
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
89,354
Brakes
82
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
87,577
Engine Problems
64
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,244
Steering Defects
62
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
88,909
Headlight/Taillight Failures
61
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,549
Unintended Acceleration
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
75,237
Electronic Stability Control
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
105,619
Seat-Related Issues
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,497
Fuel System
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
104,575
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
66,678
Hydraulic Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,763
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,129
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,195
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,761
Service Brakes, Electric
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,560
Traction Control System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,301
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
33,463
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,904
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
111,243
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,575
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Saturn Aura

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,997,877 vehicles.

14V252000Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · Electrical System:wiring
~2,440,524 affected

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.

14V224000Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift · Automatic Transmission
~1,131,113 affected

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.

12V460000Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~426,240 affected

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.

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2007 Saturn Aura — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Saturn Aura reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Saturn Aura has 947 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 163 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Saturn Aura?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (163 complaints, avg 90,279 mi); Electrical Faults (99 complaints, avg 90,446 mi); Airbags (92 complaints, avg 89,354 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Saturn Aura?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,343 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Saturn Aura?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Saturn Aura include 23 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Saturn Aura have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,997,877 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Saturn Aura?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Saturn Aura reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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