Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2007 Saturn Aura
The 2007 Saturn Aura has moderate reported issues, mainly with the power train and electrical system. While several owner complaints exist, the occurrence of NHTSA recall campaigns signifies recognized and addressed problems. However, potential buyers should cautiously verify these aspects during pre-purchase inspections.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Saturn Aura has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 607 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E044000 Steering Shaft Inadequate Support of U-Joint NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V252000 Brake Lights may or may not Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V224000 Transmission Shift Cable may Fracture/Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V460000 The Transmission Shift Cable May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 184 complaints
- Electrical System 104 complaints
- Air Bags 101 complaints
- Service Brakes 82 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 73 complaints
- Steering 65 complaints
Of the 607 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 607 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Gear position indication failure
How to check: Cycle through gears and check dashboard indicator response.
Intermediate steering shaft defect
How to check: Inspect steering for unusual play or noises.
Wiring faults
How to check: Look for burnt smells or faulty lights.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Persistent knocking or ticking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for erratic RPMs or stalling.
Red flag: Engine stalls or fluctuates heavily
- 03
Acceleration from stop
What to check: Observe transmission smoothness in shifting.
Red flag: Rough or delayed gear shifts
- 04
Steering on streets
What to check: Check for smooth, noise-free steering.
Red flag: Noise or resistance in steering
- 05
Cruising at moderate speed
What to check: Monitor for electrical issues, like flickering lights.
Red flag: Dashboard lights flicker or dim
- 06
Braking at moderate speed
What to check: Check for consistent braking performance.
Red flag: Vibrations or noise during braking
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the steering shaft been replaced?
- Any persistent transmission issues?
- Has wiring been inspected recently?
- Are there records of airbag repairs?
- What is the history of brake maintenance?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle recall repair history
- Recent transmission service records
- Steering repair invoices
- Electrical inspection report
- Brake service records
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Saturn Aura at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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