2007 Saturn Sky Problems: Airbags (283 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2007 Saturn Sky is Airbags (72% of 283 owner reports). There are 5 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Airbags — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 283 complaints · 5 recalls

What problems show up on the 2007 Saturn Sky?

203 of 283 filings named Airbags (72% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Electrical (21 reports).

There are 5 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Electrical, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The previous year is not published here. Use the year list to jump around.

What to check before you buy a 2007 Saturn Sky

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 5 campaigns on file below.
  2. Airbags. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed.
  3. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  4. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Airbags. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Airbags 203 complaints · 71.7% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 9
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 10
  • Deaths 0
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Airbags (AIR BAGS) appears in 203 of 283 owner complaints (71.7%) in this vehicle snapshot. Airbags (AIR BAGS): 203 complaints, 71.7% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 5 crash reports 203 · 71.7% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 21 complaints, 7.4% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 21 · 7.4% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 12 complaints, 4.2% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 crash reports 12 · 4.2% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 5 complaints, 1.8% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 5 · 1.8% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 3 complaints, 1.1% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 3 · 1.1% Parking brake (PARKING BRAKE): 3 complaints, 1.1% of reports Parking brake (PARKING BRAKE) 3 · 1.1% Engine (ENGINE): 2 complaints, 0.7% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 crash reports 2 · 0.7% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 2 complaints, 0.7% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 2 · 0.7% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 2 complaints, 0.7% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 2 · 0.7% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 46 complaints, 16.3% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 4 crash reports 46 · 16.3% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 203 71.7% 5 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 21 7.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 12 4.2% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 5 1.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 3 1.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Parking brake (PARKING BRAKE) 3 1.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 2 0.7% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 2 0.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 2 0.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 46 16.3% 4 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2006; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2007. 2006-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2008-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2008-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2008-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2009-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2009-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2010-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2010-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2010-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2010-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2011-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2011-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2011-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2012-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2012-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2012-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2012-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2013-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2013-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2013-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2013-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2014-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2014-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2014-Q3: 21 owner reports 21 2014-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2015-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2015-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2015-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2015-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2016-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2016-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2016-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2016-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2017-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2017-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2017-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2017-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2018-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2018-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2018-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2019-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2023-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Oct 2006 Oct 2025 Recall campaign 07V589000 ◆ Recall campaign 07V589000 Recall campaign 14V047000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V047000 Recall campaign 14V171000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V171000 Recall campaign 14E021000 ◆ Recall campaign 14E021000 Recall campaign 17V061000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V061000 Investigation PE07037 ● Investigation PE07037 Investigation DP16001 ● Investigation DP16001 Investigation DP20002 ● Investigation DP20002
  • Campaign 14V171000 was reported 199 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14E021000 was reported 219 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V061000 was reported 3,299 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2006-Q4 Owner reports 1
2008-Q1 Owner reports 5
2008-Q3 Owner reports 3
2008-Q4 Owner reports 1
2009-Q1 Owner reports 1
2009-Q4 Owner reports 1
2010-Q1 Owner reports 1
2010-Q2 Owner reports 1
2010-Q3 Owner reports 1
2010-Q4 Owner reports 1
2011-Q1 Owner reports 1
2011-Q2 Owner reports 1
2011-Q3 Owner reports 1
2012-Q1 Owner reports 3
2012-Q2 Owner reports 1
2012-Q3 Owner reports 1
2012-Q4 Owner reports 2
2013-Q1 Owner reports 3
2013-Q2 Owner reports 1
2013-Q3 Owner reports 8
2013-Q4 Owner reports 7
2014-Q1 Owner reports 14
2014-Q2 Owner reports 22
2014-Q3 Owner reports 21
2014-Q4 Owner reports 7
2015-Q1 Owner reports 5
2015-Q2 Owner reports 16
2015-Q3 Owner reports 15
2015-Q4 Owner reports 5
2016-Q1 Owner reports 10
2016-Q2 Owner reports 18
2016-Q3 Owner reports 9
2016-Q4 Owner reports 9
2017-Q1 Owner reports 11
2017-Q2 Owner reports 9
2017-Q3 Owner reports 5
2017-Q4 Owner reports 4
2018-Q1 Owner reports 8
2018-Q2 Owner reports 4
2018-Q3 Owner reports 5
2018-Q4 Owner reports 1
2019-Q2 Owner reports 1
2019-Q3 Owner reports 4
2019-Q4 Owner reports 1
2020-Q1 Owner reports 3
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q3 Owner reports 2
2020-Q4 Owner reports 1
2021-Q1 Owner reports 3
2021-Q2 Owner reports 2
2021-Q3 Owner reports 4
2021-Q4 Owner reports 1
2022-Q1 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 2
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 3
2023-Q2 Owner reports 2
2023-Q3 Owner reports 1
2024-Q1 Owner reports 1
2024-Q3 Owner reports 1
2024-Q4 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 3
2025-Q4 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 07V589000
Recall campaign 1 14V047000
Recall campaign 1 14V171000
Recall campaign 1 14E021000
Recall campaign 1 17V061000
Defect investigation 1 PE07037
Defect investigation 1 DP16001
Defect investigation 1 DP20002
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (5)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline, Electrical, and Airbags.

  1. Recall campaign 07V589000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
  2. Recall campaign 14E021000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
    Remedy:
    UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
  3. Recall campaign 14V047000

    Safety recall 14V047000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GM’s recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
  4. Recall campaign 14V171000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
    Remedy:
    General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
  5. Recall campaign 17V061000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 10 of 283 complaints · page 1 of 12
2025-12-29Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11707522
CrashFireInjuryDeath
This is a 2007 Saturn Sky base. The GM recall is # 17036. Every time I contact a GM dealer for getting this recall taken care of, I am told they cannot get the parts, or that there is NOT any recall on this vehicle ! The first notice I rec'd for this recall is dated April 2017. I WANT TO GET THIS DONE AND TAKEN CARE OFZ. THIS has gone on long enough !!!
2025-04-28Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11657152
CrashFireInjuryDeath
As stated in previous complaint my air bag has failed again. Why is gm allowed to fix these with the exact same system that fails again?
2025-04-14Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11654542
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Air bag warning light remains on. Understand that GM issued a recall for this safety hazard that I never received.
2025-04-13Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11654350
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I just bought this Saturn Sky a month ago with 9,000.0 miles on it. Yesterday I got the airbag needs serviced light for the passenger seat. So now we have no airbag for a passenger. I know this is apparently a huge problem with the Sky’s.
2024-10-14Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11619693
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Air bag sensor warning, Was fixed under recall by previous owner sensor warning came back G.M was going to fix it again but was waiting for parts, I bought the car but I live in Ohio not the State I bought the in, I called the G.M dealer in Ohio and they told me I would have to pay for this same recall that the G.M dealer in the other State said they'd take care of it! It's an airbag problem with the sky's and solitise and should be covered by G.M! Thanks [XXX] ! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-09-05Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11612790
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The parking brake does not engage at all even though the parking brake lever give resistance as normal and only lifts about 5 clicks from the bottom. the vehicle rolls when it is engaged as though it is not even pulled up. This is especially scary because it is a manual vehicle. Only hast 58,449 miles on it. No warning lamps. Have not had it looked at by a dealer or repair facility at this time
2024-03-29Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11580057
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I have experienced peeling of the chrome plating (over plastic) on the INSIDE door release handle on the DRIVER'S side door. When I first noticed this, I cut my fingers on the peeling chrome plating. I had to continually cut back the sharp edge, or carefully reach over it, to prevent further cuts to my fingers. The door handle is not available as a service part from GM for the Saturn Sky (and similar Pontiac Solstice). According to parts catalogs, it was only available as part of the inner door assembly, which is long obsolete for the driver's door side. I was forced to adapt a part from the Chevrolet Cobalt (and used an aftermarket part from Dorman) to replace the handle when I got tired of dealing with cuts. There are a number of YouTube videos showing how to replace the handle, which indicates this is not a one-off problem.
2023-07-12Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11531817
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
2023-06-12Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11526519
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I recently purchased this Saturn Sky. It has only 18000 miles on it air bag service light just came on after only driving 300 miles. It doesn't have any recall to be repaired. It appears its already been fixed but I have to pay $979.00 for a repeat repair.
2023-06-04Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11525316
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I received a recall notice for my Saturn Sky's airbag system in the mail. There was no service light on in my car, and I did not have any known problems, however, to be safe I took my car in. Now the service airbag light is on in my car and I am told that the part that was supposed to be fixed needs to be replaced. If it had been properly repaired or the part replaced when I took it in for the recall, I should not need to pay over $800 to replace it now. I read that the recall only required a piece of tape to be applied. A band aid? What kind of a recall does this?

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2007 Saturn Sky?

Owners named Airbags most often — 203 of 283 reports (72%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2007 Saturn Sky?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Electrical, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2007 Saturn Sky?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
Estimate unavailable

EPA fuel-economy data is unavailable for this vehicle.

No estimate is shown when required EPA values are unavailable.

Open Ownership Cost Calculator →

Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.

Read our complete data methodology → Sources