2007 Saturn Aura Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 11%of 607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Saturn Aura, 11% of the 607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my 2007 Saturn AURA xr 3.6l to firestone to have a diagnostic test. Firestone alerted me that I needed a timing chain. I search the internet and found GM warranty 11340 covered other GM vehicles with the same 3.6l motor and repaired the timing chain at no cost! Why is the Saturn AURA not on the list we have the same motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10979941, filed 2017-04, 88,797 miles“I had never had problems with the transmission before this. Then one day I was just driving a couple of mile to the bank. On the way there, my 2007 Saturn AURA seemed to kick and I experienced some hard shifting. On the way back, I started to lose power at times and the car was having trouble shifting gears. I barely made it home and got it into park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566075, filed 2014-02, 101,950 miles“I was having an inspection and was informed that there was a problem with my camshaft correlation. They determined that the timing chain has stretched and needs to be replaced for $2000 dollars this is the same engine as other vehicles that have been repaired under service 11340c why is this engine not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10715391, filed 2015-05, 55,503 miles“Vehicle has a timing chain problem, throwing a p0017 trouble code. My make , model and engine are included in GM special policy 11340a, covering the specific issue of a bad timing chain. This diagnosis was confirmed by a GM dealership. The dealership and GM refuse to cover my vehicle in any way. My vehicle cannot pass my ohio e-check and runs rough, with running condition deteriorating.”
NHTSA complaint #10764518, filed 2015-09, 99,707 miles“Car ran fine this morning on the way to work, which is not even 2 miles from my home .went to work and straight back no problem. Got in my car this evening to go get food started the car, check engine light came on, and my air bag light came on went to pull forward and the car was jerking and making knocking noises...”
NHTSA complaint #10620785, filed 2014-08, 133,360 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10205052Aug 20, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
- 10199244May 24, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
- 10187751Jan 14, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Saturn Aura
184 complaintsBrakes
109 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsAir bags
101 complaintsExterior lighting
73 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsElectronic stability control
34 complaintsSeats
31 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsSuspension
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Saturn Aura
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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