2007 Saturn SKY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
284 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
42,427 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 192 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 226 of 284 complaints (79.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 5.6% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 5.3% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 2.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 226 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Seats | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Parking Brake | 4 |
Air Bags: 226; Electrical System: 27; Seats: 19; Unknown Or Other: 8; Power Train: 7; Service Brakes: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Parking Brake: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 53 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 54 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 64 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 16 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 53; 25,000 to 49,999: 54; 50,000 to 74,999: 64; 75,000 to 99,999: 16; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (64). 92 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
2006: 1; 2008: 10; 2009: 2; 2010: 4; 2011: 3; 2012: 7; 2013: 19; 2014: 64; 2015: 41; 2016: 46; 2017: 29; 2018: 18; 2019: 6; 2020: 7; 2021: 10; 2022: 4; 2023: 6; 2024: 3; 2025: 4
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 16 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10242830 · 2008-09-18 (September 18, 2008)
WIRING TO MY AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER BURNT ON MY 2007 SATURN SKY. IT WOULD WORK OFF AND ON, FINALLY BROUGHT IT IN TO DEALER. I WAS TOLD BY SERVICE TECH THAT IF I KEPT USING IT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. WIRES ARE ON BACKORDER WHICH LEADS ME TO WONDER IF THIS MIGHT BE A PROBLEM ON ALL SATURN 2007 SKY'S. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10242830 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10543540 · 2013-09-13 (September 13, 2013)
THE WIRING FOR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR MELTED AT THE CONNECTION TO THE RESISTOR PACK THAT CONTROLS THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED. YOU COULD SMELL MELTING PLASTIC. LUCKILY THIS DID NOT START THE WIRING HARNESS ON FIRE AS THE FUSE FOR THE CIRCUIT DID NOT OPEN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWS THIS IS BE A KNOWN PROBLEM ON HUMMER H3, SATURN SKY, AND PONTIAC SOLSTICE VEHICLE ALSO AS THEY SHARE THE SAME PARTS IN MODEL YEARS 2006 - 2010. HTTP://PARTS.NALLEYGMC.COM/PRODUCTS/HUMMER/2010/H3/HARNESS-CHASSISENGINE-WIRING-HARNESS/3041298/25867517.HTML THIS PRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10543540 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218151 · 2008-02-15 (February 15, 2008)
SATURN SKY FITTED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 GS-2 TIRES. BECAUSE OF NO TRACTION ON SLICK ROADWAY, CAR SPUN OUT WHILE SLOWLY ACCELERATING, CROSSED TWO LANES, AND HIT GUARDRAIL. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND COUNTER STEERING HAD NO EFFECT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 16,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10220421 · 2008-03-07 (March 7, 2008)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING 12/27/06 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING 02/21/07 TRIED TO REBUILT REAR DIFFERENTIAL 07/06/07 CLUTCH REPLACE THE WHOLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL 07/30/07 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL REPLACE 02/09/08 REPLACE STEERING WHEEL 03/04/08 THE BRAKES CONTINUE GRIND WHEN COMING DOWN AN INCLINE. DEALER CAN'T RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE BEEN ADDRESSED EVERY TIME THE CAR'S BEEN IN THE SHOP. 1ST GEAR GRINDS BUT DEALER STATES THIS IS NORMAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10220421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171328 · 2006-10-19 (October 19, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED IN A REPAIR ATTEMPT. UPDATED 11/21/2006 - WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE OR AT 5-10 MPH, AND MADE A SHARP TURN, THE CONSUMER COULD FEEL A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SHUDDER OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE WEATHERSTRIPPING ON THE LEFT DOOR STARTED LIFTING. THE NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10924686 · 2016-11-07 (November 7, 2016)
VEHICLE HAS STANDARD TRANSMISSION. SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING CAME ON DURING TRIP WITH PASSENGER IN PASSENGER SEAT. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000 MILES. ABLE TO EXTINGUISH WARNING LIGHT BUT RETURNS EVERY TIME IGNITION TURNED ON. PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR WILL NOT ENGAGE.
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10924686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10595569 · 2014-06-02 (June 2, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN SKY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED MARCH 2012 HOWEVER, THE DEALER HAD ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND PLACED THE CONTACT ON A WAITING LIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF …
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10595569 at NHTSA ↗