repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
2007 Saturn AuraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 607 owner complaints about the 2007 Saturn Aura, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-224 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Saturn Aura has problems
607 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
184Power train6 crash/fire/injury
104Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
101Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
82Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
73Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
65Steering1 crash/fire/injury
64Engine3 crash/fire/injury
46Vehicle speed control
34Electronic stability control (ESC)
16919 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 184 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 104 | 4 |
| Air bags | 101 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 82 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 73 | 1 |
| Steering | 65 | 1 |
| Engine | 64 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 46 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 34 | 1 |
| 19 other systems | 169 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Saturn Aura recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
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…
no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saturn.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
87kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 156 power train complaints. 65% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles101under 100k miles55100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
17 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $800 – $1,200
Power train
15 owners mentioned a cost$2,167median
Middle half: $480 – $3,250
Engine
10 owners mentioned a cost$2,600median
Middle half: $1,750 – $3,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Aura year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aura median. How we score
'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Saturn Aura safety ratings
2007 Saturn Aura 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Saturn Aura, and the recalls they led to.
- Transmission Shift Cable FailureLed to recall 14V-224
- Transmission Cable FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Aura owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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…
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…
Own a 2007 Aura?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.