Recalls
3campaigns
2 power train · 1 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
607filed
Owner reports, 2000–2010 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
27mpg combined
$2,419/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.4 L 4-cyl· 4-speed automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Saturn Aura. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Brake Lights may or may not Randomly Illuminate
Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
- Consequence
- Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
59.6% repairedof 2,440,524 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V252000
Listed for 2007 Saturn Aura. Not checked against your VIN.
Transmission Shift Cable may Fracture/Rollaway
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles. On May 22, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 1,074,899 model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2003, through October 5, 2007, model year 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured from June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, and model year 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured from May 26, 2004, through September 28, 2007, and equipped with 4-speed transmissions. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 1,131,113.
- Consequence
- If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the PARK position, the transmission may not be in PARK. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14152.
53.6% repairedof 1,131,113 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V224000
Listed for 2007 Saturn Aura. Not checked against your VIN.
The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach
Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
- Consequence
- If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Repair progress not yet reported426,240 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V460000
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Owner complaints (607)
607 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
13involved a crash
6involved a fire
10injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 607 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 184 | 30.3% |
| Service brakes | 109 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 104 | 17.1% |
| Air bags | 101 | 16.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 73 | 12% |
| Steering | 65 | 10.7% |
| Engine | 64 | 10.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 46 | 7.6% |
| Electronic stability control | 34 | 5.6% |
| Seats | 31 | 5.1% |
How 2007 compares with other Aura years
Best and worst Aura years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 607 | 3 |
| 2008 | 432 | 4 |
| 2009 | 390 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 |
This year (2007)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined
27
mpg combined
24
city
32
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,500
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 329 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,419per year
$202per month
556gallons a year
Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | $2,500 | 329 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2007 Saturn Aura FAQ
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Aura have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 14V252000 (brake), 14V224000 (power train), 12V460000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2007 Saturn Aura problems?
Owners filed 607 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (184), Service brakes (109), Electrical system (104) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2007 Saturn Aura get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 24 city, 32 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2007 Aura compare with other years?
Among the 2000–2010 Saturn Aura model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2007 the most (607). The 2007 drew 607. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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