2007 Saturn Aura: engine failure

Filed Mar 1, 2024 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized. The contact stated that the engine was still running however, the transmission and the power steering were inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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 Mar 20, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 210,000 miles · OR

While driving 55 on a busy two lane highway the vehicle dinged and read service traction control on console, immediately the it flashed engine power reduced and engine disabled and my car lost all power and I was unable to get it all the way off the road due to the uphill incline - the car behind me shot out into oncoming traffic and almost caused a major multiple car pile up. The car restarted after sitting a few minutes with reduced engine power for the first twenty miles - I could top out at about 45 and hear an electrical engagement sound. I took it to the dealership but the traction control and engine lights were gone by the time I got there and it was back up to power. I was told it was likely a sensor on the brake pedal and they had to order the part. It has disabled on me about five times now without warning and does so at any speed. It started this before any other problems with the vehicle, specifically as I lost traction on some icy snow and spun the tires a few times when the car had 50,000 miles on it. Before the traction control was addressed I had to replace the engine as the timing chain and cam actuators failed at 210 k. We somehow forgot about the tc problem and three days into driving with a new engine the car disabled again stating service traction control.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and completely seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Steering · 111,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Transmission · 176,000 miles · MI

I have a 2007 saturn aura xr 3.6l, the engine light came on, my mechanic diagnosed the codes as 1). Replace engine 2). Replace timing chain. Sunday, jan 17th, 2016 my engine blew. There are 157,000 miles on this car and was extremely well cared for & have records to prove so. The timing chain broke causing the engine to blow. I loved that car ....

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Steering · 129,288 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. While driving 10 MPH, the power steering seized without warning and was difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and poured fluid into the steering pump hose; however, the hose fractured. The contact drove the vehicle home. The contact is an independent mechanic who stated that the high and low side pressure hose rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,288.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Steering · 75,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that there was an unusual noise emitted while driving approximately 45 MPH. In addition, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the power steering pump on three separate occasions. In addition, the rack and pinion was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that the engine failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · NC

Vehicle is 6 years old had major engine failure due to timing chain failure 7000 cost to repir please help.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Brakes · 99,500 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH downhill in snowy weather when the wheels seized and the tires would no longer move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the brake system would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,500.