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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,657 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2007 Saturn Aura engine problems

engine problem

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2007 Saturn Aura Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #3

Sep 012012

Aura

  • 44,800 miles

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

Brake lights staying on/ engine power reduced with on any warning almost rear ended.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

Jul 072012

Aura

  • 52,600 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who located the failure at the water pump, control arm bushing and the air conditioning compressor, which was found to be corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 52,600.

- Akron , OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 032012

Aura

  • 78,000 miles
Does not shift into intended gear. Does not shift into manual shift mode. Took to the dealer now I need a new transmission and catalytic converter. Sometimes does not shift passed 2nd gear.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

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