2007 Saturn Aura engine problems

Filed Apr 6, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · MS

Several Issues

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 198,000 miles · MN

The vehicle has been in and out of repair for the same problem, engines have been replaced but no solution has been found. When driving around 60mph the engine would stall and 'engine power reduced' and 'traction off' would flash, reducing the car speed and making acceleration near impossible- sometimes multiple times in one trip. Car accelerates very slowly and causes traffic buildup. Rpm is at 5 (x1000)/min at just 30mph and the engine is making loud noises. Sometimes when stalled or at a red light the engine will cut out completely and the car will die. Almost consistently the car will rattle and shake in a pulsing matter. As previously mentioned I have brought it in to local repair shops and no one has been able to find a solution. Often times the engine is replaced but the problem comes back after a couple weeks.

Filed Jun 28, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · MD · crash

On three separate occasions going at slow speeds, I step on the braks and the car jumps and go at a high speed when I am in traffic. In happens when the traffic is slow and then begins to move. The last occasion resulted in my car being totaled. It always the front end.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Car riding fine. No lights then all of a sudden I get in from the grocery store and my check engine light comes on, traction control light comes on, engine power reduced warning comes on and car starts jerking.

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Engine · 103,602 miles · PA

I have a 2007 saturn aura with 103,000 mile and the timing chain (belt) went. Upon investigating the issue I learned the same gm engine in my aura is in the 2007 gmc acadia. Gm has a recall on the timing belt for acadia engines and extended that warranty for 10 years with 120,000 miles. Despite others aura owners complaints for same issue with same engine they will not extend that same courtesy to saturn aura owners. Luckily I was not driving the car when the belt malfunctioned.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Engine · 96,460 miles · NC

While driving on the highway the engine light came on . I took it to the dealer this weekend and was told that the timing chain has stretched and that the camshaft actuator is not staying into position . There is currently a recall on this engine in every car model except the saturn .

Filed Sep 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 147,300 miles · MI

I was having trouble with my engine light coming on and reduced engine power and traction control off and throwing codes. Mostly 0641, 0107, 0106 and 1682. I have a code reader and was always able to clear them. I they came back right away I would disconnect the negative cable and that would seem to work. Sometimes I would drive for a couple weeks to a month or two with no problems. Then on aug. 21, 2017 the engine light came on again and I had a hard time getting it started again. When I did it was running rough. So I drove it to my local dealer, they reset the codes and updated the ECM. The next night I was driving, car was running smooth, no problems. I pulled into a parking lot and the engine light and reduced power and traction off warning came on. It was running rough and stalled. I tried to restart it and the was a fairly loud noise from under the hood. There were codes set 1682, 0452, 0641, and 0107. I tried to clear them with my code reader but they wouldn't clear. I un did the negative cable and that didn't work. I tried to restart the car and all I got was a mild clicking sound I noticed a burning smell from under the hood, so I thought the ECM burnt up. Since I was unable to get it started I called a tow truck and had it towed back to the dealer. The next day the when I contacted the dealer they asked me if I wanted to have the repairs needed from the previous day done. None of the noted repairs had anything to do withe the car dying. I told them to just figure out why the car will not start. While they were working on it I called gm owner assistance because at this point I had some feelings of mistrust. The dealer called me after 3 hours and told me they were not going to charge me the service fee and my engine was seized. I was flabbergasted. I asked them how could the engine just seize up with no warning. I

Filed Aug 19, 2017 · Engine · 18,800 miles · MN

Engine timing chains problem. My car only had 18,800 miles on it when the check engine light came on. Took it to a dealer and was told I had to spend 2000 dollars on having the timing chains replaced. The dealer said it was a common problem with this engine. Gm would not help because my car was just about 10 years old. The oil was changed along with the filter every 3,000 miles by a dealer . When it was repaired the mechanic said it was missing the camshaft thrust washers. Gm didn't care the tires were outlasting a timing chain that should be good for over 100,000 miles.

Filed Apr 30, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 171,000 miles · FL

My car revs up and starts taking off on its own while my foots on the brake, im at a complete stop, I have a hard time stopping it, I put it in park when im stopped now, it reves up while at a complete stop and takes off, 7 times now

Filed Apr 22, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 88,797 miles · GA

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.