2007 Saturn Aura: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed May 20, 2022 · Electrical · MO

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Aura. The contact stated all the door locks and trunk functionality stopped due to the battery drainage from an electrical failure. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact replaced the battery; however, the battery drained again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 28, 2021 · Electrical, Suspension · KY

My battery keeps going dead my door locks will not unlock with key fob only driver door have to manually unlock passenger and back locks .front suspension keeps vibrating and making clinking noises.

Filed Nov 6, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 80,000 miles · AZ

Since the car was repurchased from another buy the car has had electrical issues with it. It blows a fuse constantly causing the rear taillights not to work when the fuse is then replaced it last a day or so then blows again. This c not in nuesbto happen even after replace the taillights with new ones. We replaced the entire thing not just the bulbs. The headlights even though we have had attempted to replace them the driver side headlight continues to come on and go off as if it's got a short in it some where. The battery has a short some where I think. At times after driving it we go to shut it off and we'll go in the store and come and the car won't start. We have had to wait 2-3 hours before it would start up again. So since we live in the desert it being hot we started checking things. When the battery is lifted up on or my bed around the car will then attempt to start but it just makes the noise like it is trying to crank over and there's been multiple times that the ignition has attempted to start itself while messing with the battery. And the ignition gets stuck. Soon as we let go of the battery it stops trying to do anything. We have replaced the starter the battery and other things and nothing's works to fix it. Also the door locks like to engage and disengage randomly on their own as if the car is haunted. Causing us to disconnect them all together.

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 170,000 miles · MI

The saturn aura has repeatedly had door lock switches go out, each time the front head light is replaced, it blows out again, the lights inside the car dim randomly. The traction control/ABS lights are disabled on the car constantly despite replacing the ECM, upper and lower intake gaskets, coolant flushing, and other cleared codes. The car jerks and jolts when slowing down, parking, starting, and changing gears. It violently pushes the car. The engine light and tire pressure lights also remain constant despite consistent work on the car. Four different dealerships (including a chevrolet dealership) have been unable to fix the issues with the car. The car also engaged low power mode and almost caused numerous accidents because the car stopped being able to accelerate while on the road.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 103,622 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated that the brake and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster failed when attempting to change gears. In addition, the rear passenger door lock failed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control) and 14v224000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,622.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 97,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated the vehicle was experiencing an electrical problem with the power door locks. The contact mentioned that the power locks would repeatedly lock and unlock independently while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 95,000 miles · OH

Vehicle power door locks do not operate unless the car is being shifted in or out of park nor does the key fob work. Vehicle was taken to gm dealer and I was told they could not find a verifiable issue with the door locks. I have been locked out of the vehicle several time because there have been moments that the doors lock on their own. The dash lights also dim on their own and the chime no longer sounds when the doors are opened.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Body, Electrical · FL

I brought a used 2007 saturn aura and I beginning to notice that if it rains the passenger door holds water and could in fact affect the electrical system causing the door lock to malfunction.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 85,000 miles · FL

Door locks malfunction constantly locking and unlocking. Engine heat can be felt inside the car when driving causing the A/C to be used excessively waisting more gasoline. Windshield wipers wear out quickly and do not wipe water off of driver side glass well. Radio and speakers electrical malfunctioning. Lettering rubbed off on functional buttons on steering wheel and doors. Air bag light malfunction. Hood of car developed weather spots. Insulation at the top of front window worn out.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Engine, Steering · NJ

I have experienced numerous defects with my 2007 saturn aura xr. Since purchasing this vehicle, I have performed routine maintenance (I.e. Oil changes, tire replacement, brake service, etc). However, the vehicle requires continuous repair and is frequently problematic. On 6/6/2012, the transmission was replaced with only 71,945 miles on the vehicle the vehicle does not start from time to time. I thought the battery was the cause so I went to advance auto parts where I purchased the battery. The technician performed a diagnostics test on the battery, alternator, and starter. The report showed that all three components tested normal. On 11/29/2012, (while still experiencing issues with the vehicle starting) I went back to advance auto parts and asked them to replace the battery again to see if it resolved the problem. Soon after, the vehicle continued to have trouble starting. When having the brake pads and rotors replaced, I was informed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced with 84,718 miles on the odometer - estimated over $700 to repair. There is also a malfunction with the interior controls of the vehicle. The door locks as well as the controls on the steering wheel including the horn do not operate! Consequently, the dashboard displays an airbag service message. (a major safety concern) recently on april 1, 2014, the vehicle made an alarming noise when I started it. I had the vehicle towed to a local gm service center to be diagnosed. I was informed that it would be $100 for the diagnostics check. After the initial inspection, I was told that there was a problem with engine and that it would be another $200 - $300 just to remove the engine and disassemble to further investigate. My vehicle is currently not drive-able. The engine and steering issues are also documented on service bulletins related to 2007 saturn auras

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Transmission · 50,564 miles · IL

2007 saturn aura - pulled into parking space following multiple short trips during the same day, braked to a stop, & turned off ignition. Automatic door locks did not engage to open position, car began rolling forward in spite of shifter being in the park position. The only noticeable problem with the car prior to this event started about 1 month prior when it appeared that the brakes were responding a little slower than usual when slowing down or stopping.. The car then would not start, the car rolled while the shifter was in the park position. While this auto was up on a jack stand it was able to be started momentarily, the front tires were spinning rapidly in spite of the car being in the park position. Emergency brake had to be applied to prevent car from rolling forward. Car was towed to service garage, the shift cable and bracket were found to be broken and had to be replaced. The car has approximately 50,000 miles on it with no known history of damage .

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · WI

I have been having intermittent problems with my 2007 saturn aura where I put the car in park, shut off the engine and the whole control panel goes black and the door locks won't open. Then I can't restart the car. I found myself stranded for 3 hours on a dark deserted street a couple weeks ago in some pretty cold winter weather.I am a single 67 yr. Old woman and didn't know what to do. I called aaa and they never showed up so my son came out and was eventually able to start the car by pressing down hard on the brake, turning the ignition key and moving the shift gear into neutral. The car started. The car would work fine for awhile and then have the same problem.yesterday I had this happen again but this time I couldn't press the brake down and it wouldn't start in neutral. Even with the car in park, it would roll. I also noticed that the "service traction" warning went on and it also kept displaying the "ice possible" warning even tho the pavement was dry. I had the car towed to a repair garage and they found the shifter cable snapped. I am presently having this replaced. This part was recalled in auras for 2008 & 2009 but not 2007 even tho it is the exact same part. Being stranded and having the car rolling is very dangerous, especially in winter. I only have 34,000 miles on this car and have nothing but problems with since the third month I owned it. Mostly it was brake problems in the first 2 years - warped rotors and excessively worn pads. I still also have a problem getting my key out of the ignition when the weather is cold. The car starts, drives ok, but after I shut it off, I can't get the key out. Again, another problem and another safety issue. Who can afford to leave their key in the ignition and go to work??? This car is a lemon and yet beyond the time frame for the lemon law to be pursued. This car should be recalled before someone is seriously hurt.