repaired · 2019 Q2
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
2007 Saturn SKYProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 284 owner complaints about the 2007 Saturn SKY, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-061 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 29, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Saturn SKY has problems
284 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
234Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
29Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
19Seats
12Power train
6Service brakes
4Steering
4Parking brake
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Exterior lighting
1610 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 234 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 1 |
| Seats | 19 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Saturn SKY 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
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Axle shaft: seal
Risk. A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 air bags problems start?
46kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 162 air bags complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
41under 30k miles158under 100k miles4100k 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
38 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $805 – $1,000
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 SKY 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 SKY median. How we score
'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Saturn SKY safety ratings
2007 Saturn Sky Convertible in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Saturn SKY, and the recalls they led to.
- Passenger Sensing System Sensor MatLed to recall 17V-061
- HVAC Blower Motor ConnectorNo recall
- FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIALLed to recall 07V-589
In owners' words
What SKY owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is a 2007 Saturn Sky base. The GM recall is # 17036. Every time I contact a GM dealer for getting this recall taken care of, I am told they cannot get the parts, or that there is NOT any recall on this vehicle ! The first notice I rec'd for this recall is dated April 2017. I WANT TO GET THIS…
As stated in previous complaint my air bag has failed again. Why is gm allowed to fix these with the exact same system that fails again?
I just bought this Saturn Sky a month ago with 9,000.0 miles on it. Yesterday I got the airbag needs serviced light for the passenger seat. So now we have no airbag for a passenger. I know this is apparently a huge problem with the Sky’s.
Own a 2007 SKY?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.