Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Saturn Aura
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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Saturn Aura has faced moderate issues, evidenced by 607 NHTSA complaints and four recall campaigns. Notable problems include powertrain and electrical system failures, with significant complaint volumes suggesting recurring issues. However, the data can only partially support a concrete reliability assessment, as details on specific failures remain limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $200–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement as needed
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises during shifting
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Delayed brake response
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Saturn Aura at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.