2007 Saturn Sky Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Saturn Sky, 4% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was on interstate 97 in maryland doing around 65 MPH. When I heard and felt loud pop noise from the rear of the 2007 Saturn SKY and pulled onto the side of the highway while the cars on the road were flying by me at a high rate of speed ( that I was scared to get out of the car ) did get the car home and contacted Saturn ( what a waste of time ) to try and get some type of help on the repair. Took car to the local dealer jba chevrolet and was told that the rear differential had blown out and the repair could be between $2800-$3500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715153, filed 2015-05, 53,000 miles“The limited slip differential failed on my 2007 Saturn SKY. The failure of this component caused the car to suddenly and violently fishtail while making a left turn at normal highway speeds. The car subsequently smashed into the center median, then bounced into the adjacent lane where it collided with a large SUV. The SUV rolled over my hood and flipped over on its top. Fortunately no one was injured. The accident resulted in the SUV being totaled and severe front end damage to my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10363337, filed 2010-10, 17,756 miles“After I parked my Saturn SKY in my daughter-in-law's driveway for approximately 15 minutes, my son-in-law and I heard a loud pop from my Saturn SKY. About 5 minutes later, my Saturn SKY drifted backwards out of the driveway (slight downhill direction) and into the street. My son-in-law ran after the car and caught up to it just as stopped drifting backwards uphill in the street and began drifting forward in a downhill direction. He was able to reach into the car (the convertible top was down) and set the emergency brake. While doing so, the car ran over his foot injuring his toe. …”
NHTSA complaint #10400328, filed 2011-05, 8,987 miles“On july 23, 2008, at approximately 1:30 a.m. I was driving a 2007 Saturn SKY approximately 40 MPH down the road. While driving, I placed my left signal light on and began to attempt to change lanes. At this time, while attempting to change lanes, the steering wheel turned to the left, however the tires did not respond. As a result of the malfunction, I was forced to slam on the brakes. Due to this accident, I have sustained serious bodily injuries, namely, a shattered mandible, a broken orbital bone, a broken nose, partial numbing of the left side of the face, and severe facial scars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237967, filed 2008-08, 16,000 miles“I was driving on my way to a doctor's appointment, and when I reached a speed of 55 MPH, there was a loud whining sound coming from the rear. I had to slow down below 55, so the noise would go away, and it scared me. While driving the car, I could hear sounds from the rear while making slow turns around the neighborhood. Before buying the car, I had a paid inspection, the mechanic observed an oil drip from around the differential. The car only had 4000 miles when I bought it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11463697, filed 2022-05Related recalls
- 07V589000Dec 20, 2007On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.Covers: Saturn Sky 2007, Cadillac SRX 2005–2007, CTS 2005–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 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.
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 10237659May 15, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 Saturn Sky
234 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSeats
19 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Saturn Sky
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology