NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Floor Shift Problems

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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.

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,000 miles

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2007 Saturn Aura transmission problems

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2007 Saturn Aura Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 202011

Aura 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated the shifter cable on the transmission was broken. The failure prevented the vehicle from starting immediately. When the vehicle finally started it would only shift from park to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the following day and after inspecting the vehicle they stated the shifter cable was broken. The vehicle could be repaired but it would cost over $500 since there were no recalls or related warranties. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the repairs would not be covered under any recalls or warranties but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 09/15/11 updated 09/16/11

- Jackson, MS, USA

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