2007 Saturn Aura problems
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Common 2007 Saturn Aura problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2007 Saturn Aura, several common problems have been reported:
- Brake Problems:
- The 2007 Saturn Aura has been associated with warped brake rotors, which is the most reported problem for this model year. This issue has led to complaints about brake performance and safety concerns, with an average cost to fix around $3,900.
- Electrical Complaints:
- Owners have reported issues with battery drainage, leading to difficulties in unlocking doors, rolling down windows, and turning over the ignition. This electrical problem can be frustrating for owners and impact the overall usability of the vehicle.
- Airbag System:
- Complaints have been registered regarding the airbag warning light staying on and issues with the airbag indicators. Safety is a critical concern, and any problems with the airbag system can pose significant risks to the driver and passengers.
- Combination Switch or Turn Signal Switch:
- Symptoms include the switch not returning to its neutral position after use, affecting the proper functioning of headlights and other functions. The only solution to this issue is to replace the switch, ensuring the proper operation of essential vehicle functions .
These common problems reported by owners of the 2007 Saturn Aura highlight various issues ranging from safety concerns with the transmission and brakes to electrical and airbag system malfunctions. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is crucial to ensure the continued safety and reliability of the vehicle.
What is the problem with the Saturn Aura 2007?
Summary: 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.
How long will a 2007 Saturn Aura last?
Reliability 7/10 – The Aura's life expectancy is on the shorter end, at around 200,000 miles, but maintenance is cheap and major repairs are scarce. Safety 8/10 – Excellent crash test scores and generous standard features make the Aura a safe mid-size.
Is the Saturn Aura reliable?
This car is known to be reliable. The exterior and interior are nothing too fancy but it has the necessities (functioning windows, A/C, mid size sedan space, decent trunk space, etc). Saturn is no longer in business so some have had issues finding parts and repairs may be expensive.
What is the transmission problem on the 2008 Saturn Aura?
Without proper protection, the metal wires inside the cable may deteriorate and prevent the transmission from shifting into the gear selected by the driver. The federal safety agency has received more than 100 reports of such transmission shifting failures; seven reports involved collisions.
2007 Saturn Aura car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Saturn Aura problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Saturn Aura vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Saturn Aura
The NHTSA has received 604 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Saturn Aura. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Saturn Aura vehicles.
2024-03-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: 1G8ZV57777F
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2024-02-20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-25
- VIN: 1G8ZS57NX7F
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-02
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N97F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-10
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N27F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 started to shake. The contact applied excessive pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags, check engine, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall for the failure. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage approximately 228,078.
2022-09-03
SERVICE BRAKES,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-16
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N17F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N37F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2022-03-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-06
- VIN: 1G8ZV57767F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that her son had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who had informed him that the brakes needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
2021-09-09
STEERING,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-02
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N87F
- Components: STEERING,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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 direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
2021-09-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-28
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N67F
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while trying to pull into a parking spot, the vehicle would not shift into gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V224000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
2021-08-24
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-15
- VIN: 1G8ZV57767F
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in the rain, the "Traction Control Off" and "Stability Control Off" messages appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle inadvertently shifted to third gear independently. The contact also stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle switched gears to neutral and the windows opened. The contact stated that the vehicle was hydroplaning while driving. The vehicle was taken to a Pepboys location to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle had lost connection with the body control module. The contact stated that he became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V252000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair. The contact stated the dealer completed the recall repair however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that they could no longer assist because the vehicle was already repaired per the manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 194,800.
2021-06-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-30
- VIN: 1G8ZV577X7F
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: When attempting to park, automatic gear shift would not engage and vehicle started to roll backwards. Once vehicle was turned off gear shift move freely but would not engage the transmission. Had to have vehicle towed as it would not start since the shift cable would not move into the parked position.
2021-06-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N47F
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking spot, the gear shifter failed to shift into drive. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V460000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
2021-04-29
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-20
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N87F
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I'VE RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS CAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP ILLUMINATING WHEN NOT PRESSED AND HAS DESTROYED TWO BRAND NEW SETS OF ROTORS IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS DUE TO HOT SPOTS AND STRESS FRACTURES. I HAVE NOTICED IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHETHER I'M DOING CITY OR COUNTRY DRIVING. ALSO THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WILL FAIL TO LIGHT UP SOME OF THE TIMES WHENEVER I'M ONLY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR BUT IT WILL REFUSE TO LIGHT UP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING.
2021-03-28
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-25
- VIN: 1G8ZV57707F
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY BATTERY KEEPS GOING DEAD MY DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH KEY FOB ONLY DRIVER DOOR HAVE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK PASSENGER AND BACK LOCKS .FRONT SUSPENSION KEEPS VIBRATING AND MAKING CLINKING NOISES.
2021-02-22
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-21
- VIN: 1G8ZV57777F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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.
2021-01-13
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-13
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N37F
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: SO TODAY DRIVING TO WORK CAR RAN FINE GOT OFF MY EXIT CAME TO THE RED LIGHT AND STOPPED. WHEN I GAVE IT GAS TO GO THE ENGINE REVED UP AND WENT BUT VERY SLOWLY THEN IT STOPPED REVING AND DRIVE FINE. THEN ON MY WAY HOME DID THE SAME THING TILL I WENT TO PULL ON TO THE STREET I LIVE ON AND HAD TO WAIT FOR TRAFFIC MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE BUT REV THE ENGINE. HUSBAND IS CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUILD LEVELS. BUT HAS NEVER DUN THIS IN THE YEAR I HAVE HAD THIS USED CAR. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NOW. HAVE READY A LOT OF FOURMS AND ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. BUT NO RECALL
2021-01-12
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-11
- VIN: 1G8ZV57797F
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WILL NOT EASILY SHIFT INTO 2ND OR 3RD WHILE DRIVING IT SHIFTS VERY HARD AND AT HIGH RPM
2021-01-11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-21
- VIN: 1G8ZV57747F
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: HEAD LIGHTS CONSTANTLY GO OUT. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
2020-11-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57NX7F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SINCE THE CAR WAS REPURCHASED FROM ANOTHER BUY THE CAR HAS HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH IT. IT BLOWS A FUSE CONSTANTLY CAUSING THE REAR TAILLIGHTS NOT TO WORK WHEN THE FUSE IS THEN REPLACED IT LAST A DAY OR SO THEN BLOWS AGAIN. THIS C NOT IN NUESBTO HAPPEN EVEN AFTER REPLACE THE TAILLIGHTS WITH NEW ONES. WE REPLACED THE ENTIRE THING NOT JUST THE BULBS. THE HEADLIGHTS EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE HAD ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THEM THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND GO OFF AS IF IT'S GOT A SHORT IN IT SOME WHERE. THE BATTERY HAS A SHORT SOME WHERE I THINK. AT TIMES AFTER DRIVING IT WE GO TO SHUT IT OFF AND WE'LL GO IN THE STORE AND COME AND THE CAR WON'T START. WE HAVE HAD TO WAIT 2-3 HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD START UP AGAIN. SO SINCE WE LIVE IN THE DESERT IT BEING HOT WE STARTED CHECKING THINGS. WHEN THE BATTERY IS LIFTED UP ON OR MY BED AROUND THE CAR WILL THEN ATTEMPT TO START BUT IT JUST MAKES THE NOISE LIKE IT IS TRYING TO CRANK OVER AND THERE'S BEEN MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE IGNITION HAS ATTEMPTED TO START ITSELF WHILE MESSING WITH THE BATTERY. AND THE IGNITION GETS STUCK. SOON AS WE LET GO OF THE BATTERY IT STOPS TRYING TO DO ANYTHING. WE HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER THE BATTERY AND OTHER THINGS AND NOTHING'S WORKS TO FIX IT. ALSO THE DOOR LOCKS LIKE TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE RANDOMLY ON THEIR OWN AS IF THE CAR IS HAUNTED. CAUSING US TO DISCONNECT THEM ALL TOGETHER.
2020-09-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-09
- VIN: 1G8ZV57717F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: SERVICE ESC WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON RANDOMLY CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT PUSHING THE BRAKES. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES TURN OFF WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND HAS BEEN IN FOR THE RECALL TWICE BUT STILL HAVING ISSUES. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE MOVED FROM PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE LIGHTS WILL MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING.
2020-08-20
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-14
- VIN: 1G8ZV57797F
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE OWNED THIS 2007 SATURN AURA SINCE 2017 AND THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER THERE IS A FRONT PASSENGER OR NOT, SOMETIMES THE LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON FOR THE ENTIRE TIME I'M USING THE CAR THAT DAY AND THEN OTHER TIMES THE LIGHT COME ON FOR A BRIEF PERIOD AND ON RARE OCCASIONS THE LIGHT WILL REMAIN OFF THAT ENTIRE DAY. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER IF THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR AT WHAT SPEED THIS OCCURS, IT SEEMS TO BE TOTALLY RANDOM. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR THAT CURRENTLY HAS 109,00 MILES ON IT. AS FAR AS I KNOW THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS.
2020-08-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-04
- VIN: 1G8ZR57567F
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THIS CAR HAS ONLY 79501 MILES. WHEN I TRY TO PUT IT IN GEAR IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE ( CLONK !!!!! ) ALSO WHEN I AM DRIVING IT AND USE MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP I FEEL VIBRATION COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2020-08-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57N87F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE SATURN AURA HAS REPEATEDLY HAD DOOR LOCK SWITCHES GO OUT, EACH TIME THE FRONT HEAD LIGHT IS REPLACED, IT BLOWS OUT AGAIN, THE LIGHTS INSIDE THE CAR DIM RANDOMLY. THE TRACTION CONTROL/ABS LIGHTS ARE DISABLED ON THE CAR CONSTANTLY DESPITE REPLACING THE ECM, UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS, COOLANT FLUSHING, AND OTHER CLEARED CODES. THE CAR JERKS AND JOLTS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, PARKING, STARTING, AND CHANGING GEARS. IT VIOLENTLY PUSHES THE CAR. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS ALSO REMAIN CONSTANT DESPITE CONSISTENT WORK ON THE CAR. FOUR DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS (INCLUDING A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP) HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUES WITH THE CAR. THE CAR ALSO ENGAGED LOW POWER MODE AND ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE CAR STOPPED BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE WHILE ON THE ROAD.
2020-06-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-07
- VIN: 1G8ZV57717F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE VEHICLE'S ABS, TRACTION AND ECM CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER AND STEERING WHILE GOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AND CAR CAN NO LONGER MOVE UNDER ITS OWN POWER ( IT HAS FRIED A ECM IN UNDER TWO WEEKS). *TR
2020-04-27
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-01
- VIN: 1G8ZV57747F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WILL AUTOMATICALLY START ON THERE OWN. THIS WILL LAST ABOUT 15 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST YEAR. WHEN BROUGHT INTO A MECHANIC THEY CANT HELP.
2007 Saturn Aura recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2007 Saturn Aura.
2014-07-21
- Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- 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.
2014-05-14
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
- 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 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 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
2014-04-30
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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 is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- 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. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
2012-09-18
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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 crash without prior warning.
- 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 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.
Negative 2007 Saturn Aura car reviews
Positive 2007 Saturn Aura car reviews
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You made a great choice by considering a range of cars in the 18k to 24k price range. The Aura stood out as the best value, with its impressive exterior, performance, and fuel economy. As a first-time car owner using it for sales, the XE was a perfect fit for your needs. It's been 3 months and you've already put 7k miles on it, but you haven't had a single problem with it. If you're able to afford the XR, it's definitely worth considering, but the XE is still a fantastic car with great features and an affordable price tag.
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My wife and I recently went car shopping to replace our Saab 9-3. We visited the Saturn dealership and were impressed with what we saw. After test driving both the XE and XR versions, we knew we didn't need to look any further. The XR's OHC V6 & 6 spd automatic was too good to pass up. It's definitely not your typical GM car. The car drives smoothly, handles well, and absorbs bumps with ease. The engine provides ample power and the transmission shifts smoothly, although it can be slow to respond at times. My wife is particularly fond of the remote start feature. I highly recommend this car to anyone in the market for a midsize car. It's definitely worth considering.
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This car is just as good as any Japanese product I have owned, including Camry, Infinity, and Honda.
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This car is really cool! It's powerful and looks amazing. My friends are always surprised when they find out it's a Saturn.
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It's been 13 months since I got my Saturn and unfortunately, I won't be able to get another new one. But that's okay, because this car has proven its worth and I'm happy to keep it. I'm approaching 50,000 miles and have owned it for 2 years and 11 days. I've had to replace the rear brake pads and machine the front disc brake rotors due to intense pulsations when braking at higher speeds, but the tires still have 8/32
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Hey there! I've been driving this car for a little over 2 years now and I have to say, it's been a great ride! Sure, I've had a few minor issues with the computer, remote keys, and airbag lights, but overall it's been a very reliable car. :)
Felipe Price 2024-08-15
It's often said that you can't judge a book by its cover. Unfortunately, the dealership seemed equally relieved when I traded in the car, as they had been having to keep it in their shop so frequently. Within just one month of purchasing the car, I began experiencing ongoing issues with it. While nothing was major, I had to deal with problems such as a dead battery, the passenger seat belt light remaining on, a vapor leak in the rear light, the remote start quitting, the keyless entry needing pads replaced, and warped rotors that still required repair. While the service was great, the number of issues I experienced with the car was beyond what one would expect from a new vehicle.
Keon Ruecker 2024-07-23
The steering wheel issues were scheduled to be fixed for the third time, but I decided to trade the car in. Unfortunately, I took a beating on the trade-in value. Additionally, the interior of the car has too much plastic, which means I have to be extra careful with kids to avoid scratches. The transmission was also starting to slip, and the Chevy dealership advised me to avoid accelerating quickly after stopping by pressing on the accelerator slowly to prevent this issue.
Chet McClure 2024-07-04
The car drives great, but the transmission can be a bit jerky. The seats are okay, but could use more side support. Unfortunately, I have experienced some reliability issues at only 24,000 miles, and it seems that parts always need to be ordered. My dealership takes quite a while to do a simple oil and filter change, which can be frustrating. I also had an issue with my driver side door, which took 10 days to get the part and a whole day to fix. On the bright side, the stereo is good, although my brother's old 2002 Camry has a better sound system. I may have focused too much on styling when I made my purchase, but I have learned my lesson and will not make the same mistake again!
Dusty Jacobs 2024-05-12
Although I have experienced some issues with this car, I am confident in its overall performance. The Windshield wipers, ESC light, cruise control, and rear brake lights have all required attention, but each issue has been addressed and resolved. While it may not be the 'car of the year', I am satisfied with my ownership experience and continue to rely on it as my primary mode of transportation.