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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G8ZS57N57F182683 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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1G8ZS57N57F•••••• 2007 Saturn AURA

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2007 Saturn AURA build (26 vs 12).

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525on the model
43builds in total
Most reported Power Train 10 Service Brakes 5 Air Bags 3 Exterior Lighting 3

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Power Train Oct 2019
I put the car in reverse and it went into reverse. But then when I put the car into drive right after it kept going in reverse. I almost hit another car. Luckly there was no one behind me that got injured. I then put car in park and no car is locked up in park in the middle of…
Traction Control System Jun 2015
The contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the service traction module light illuminated and the engine stalled. The contact merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Unknown Or Other Sep 2014
My vehicle was taken to southern chevrolet in alexandria, la to repair a recall on this vehicle and when the vehicle was released to me the panel on either side of the shift control had been ripped out and left in a condition it could not be replaced. My car has yet to be…
Service Brakes Jul 2014
I have a 2007 saturn aura. I'm currently experiencing the issue associated with NHTSA campaign number 14V252000 (recall # 13036). Additional to this issue, I'm complaining that this issue could be associated with draining my car battery. Since this issue I have replaced three…
Seats Apr 2014
Structural weld under the driver's side seat broke. Seat now sways left to right, not secure in the vehicle. Visual indication of a weak, non-penetrative, robotic structural weld keeping the seat in place. Gm will not cover repair or replacement costs. Internet search shows this…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G8ZS57N57F182683 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.