2007 Saturn Aura power train problems
184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Saturn Aura — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unknown Shifter locks and won't start. Driving on interstate and the engine started to rev up. The tac showed excessive pressure. Esc and traction lights appear. This car has only 110,000 miles on it.”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“The automatic transmission shift cable, has malfunctioned. The center piece that connects to the gear shift has melted, and prevents the car from starting and shifting gears. The damage was created due to high temperatures from the motor, being that it is very close to it. This should be replaced…”
filed Jan 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling…Campaign 14V224000 · Apr 30, 2014
- On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separateCampaign 12V460000 · Sep 18, 2012
Power Train problems in other Aura years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Aura | 65 | 17% |
| 2008 Aura | 124 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Saturn Aura
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.