MYRModel Year Report

2007 Saturn Aura

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2007 Saturn Aura
BUILT 2026-09-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn Aura Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2007: 607 complaints 2007 2008: 432 complaints 2008 2009: 390 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010
2007: 607 complaints
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YearComplaints
20003
20055
2007607
2008432
2009390
20102

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 31%

31% of complaints: power train — 190 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASH INJURY
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CAME HOME AND ATTEMPTED TO PARK IN DRIVEWAY. UPON ATTEMPTING TO PARK, CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT ALL THE WAY INTO PARK INITIALLY. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS CAR SEEMED TO BE IN PARK. AT THIS POINT I EXITED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121214

Also filed under STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN AURA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT BEGAN TO ROLL AND CRASHED INTO A CURB WHILE THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED DURING THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 112 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180628

Also filed under ENGINE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Several Issues

NHTSA ODI report, 20250406

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 105 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and software.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 101 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and on-off switch assembly.

CRASH INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%

12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 73 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing brake lights and switch.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20110520 — PE (closed 20111122)

Transmission Cable Failure

I 20111110 — EA (closed 20140602)

Transmission Shift Cable Failure

R 20130101 — power train

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 ve

Remedy: 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 o

Campaign 12V460000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140627 — power train

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V224000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140818 — electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, vehicle speed control

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...

Remedy: 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...

Campaign 14V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140908 — steering

Dorman Products, Inc.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.

Campaign 14E044000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Saturn Aura — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (190 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (112 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (105 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V224000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14E044000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Saturn Aura reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Aura?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Aura have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.