2007 Saturn Aura problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (134) · Air Bags (63) · Service Brakes (58)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
508 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Steering 2014-07-21 · campaign 14E044000 · 7,304 vehicles
Defect: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
Risk: A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2014-05-14 · campaign 14V252000 · 2,440,524 vehicles
Defect: 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
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 (Satu
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 2014-04-30 · campaign 14V224000 · 1,131,113 vehicles
Defect: 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, thr
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 PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle
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) 2012-09-18 · campaign 12V460000 · 426,240 vehicles
Defect: 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 cr
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.
Service bulletins (919)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Showing the 6 most recent of 919 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-10 · Vehicle Speed Control“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. …”
2026-01-28 · Power Train“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 by the manufacturer.…”
2025-12-27 · Unknown Or Other“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 isn’t showing up.…”
2024-03-01 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“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 into limp mode. the contact stated that when the ac…”
2024-02-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the car has gas fumes at the trunk of car but the check engine light doesn’t come on! we are concerned because the fumes enter the car while driving! i know saturn ion’s were recalled for this reason …”
2023-03-13 · Service Brakes“the brake lights are illuminated when i’m not breaking, and when i do break, the brake lights will go off and i cannot set my cruise control because of it.…”
2023-02-13 · Steering · 228,078 mi“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 while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle start…”
2022-09-03 · Service Brakes“while driving the car doesn’t switch gear properly. the car made a stalling noise and as soon as i remove my foot from the gas pedal it’s automatically braking.…”
2022-05-20 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. the contact stated all the door locks and trunk functionality stopped due to the battery drainage from an electrical failure. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact replaced the battery; however, the battery drained again. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notif…”
2022-03-02 · Service Brakes · 128,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. the contact stated that she was calling on behalf of her deceased son. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing failures with the electrical system. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that the brake lights would fail to illuminate…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.