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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$380
Average Mileage:
56,350 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. dealer replaced them at a high cost to me (1 reports)
2007 Saturn Aura accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2007 Saturn Aura Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012012

Aura XR

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

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

This car sucks. It's a Lemon.

Power locks on driver side stopped working. Thanks GM. Where's my bail out?

* I've had the car for less than 3 years and 40,000 miles and put in $10,000 worth of repairs. Buy Japanese cars from now on.

- Brad C., Melbourne, FL, US

problem #2

Nov 102010

Aura XE 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles

I am so annoyed with this electrical problem. My locks jump up and down while I'm driving as well as when I'm parked. That causes my battery to run down. I had to find the fuse for the locks and take it out. Come to find out the fuse for the locks when taken out also controls the windshield wipers,mirrors, and the inside lights. Only time I put the fuse in is when It rains because I need my wipers but once I make it to my destination I take the fuse out so my battery don't run down. I don't want anyone riding with me because it is embarrassing. I use to love my car now I hate to get in it.

- Christopher M., Clinton, MS, US

problem #1

Mar 062011

Aura LX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

The power door locks stopped functioning correctly and only worked 10% of the time for all four doors. Dealer said it was an electrical problem in Saturns and I am just out of warranty so of course I had to pay.

- mblair, Toledo, OH, US

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