Foul Smell From Vents

CarComplaints.com Seal Of This Might Hurt

CarComplaints.com Notes: The Saturn Aura was a mid-size car meant to replace the somewhat problematic L-Series. Unfortunately, the Aura brought its own problems: namely cheap brake parts that needed early replacement and a gear shifter that could say it’s in park while the transmission was still engaged.

Brake problems, including uneven wear and warped rotors that cause the car to wobble, are common complaints from 2007 owners. Did GM use metal for its rotors that can’t stand the heat? That’s what some say, and it’s hard to argue when reports show that rotors could start to warp as early as 500 miles off the dealer lot.

Meanwhile, a busted gear shifter cable lead to some unwanted rollaways. That’s because the shifter could say “Park” while the transmission was still in drive, reverse or neutral. A defect investigation into the issue was opened in 2011, eventually leading to a recall of 56,000 vehicles in 2014.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
43,300 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2007 Saturn Aura AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

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2007 Saturn Aura Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 172009

Aura XR 3.6L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,266 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car began emitted a foul odor through the front vents and into the cabin. Upon further investigation, discovered the car was out of DexCool! Bought the Saturn new 2 1/2 years ago, there should be no reason for it to be empty. Taking it in tomorrow and am praying there is no a significant leak in the coolant system. will update when i know more.

- Karl C., College Station, TX, US

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