YearToAvoid

2007 Saturn Sky Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Saturn Sky ranks worst of 4 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 284 complaints, most tied to airbags that failed to deploy in crashes. It carries an Avoid verdict, driven largely by 4 recalls including an unresolved airbag sensor issue.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 4 Sky years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
284
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
10
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2009
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0

Top 2007 Saturn Sky problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags234 (82%)
  2. Electrical System32 (11%)
  3. Structure & Body22 (8%)
  4. Brakes13 (5%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain12 (4%)
  6. Other10 (4%)
  7. Steering4 (1%)
  8. Engine3 (1%)
  9. HVAC2 (1%)
  10. Seat Belts2 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during frontal and side-impact crashes, sometimes at highway speed.
  • Steering wheel shudders or vibrates during slow-speed turns or reversing.
  • Vehicle fishtails or loses control after a limited slip differential or rear axle pinion seal leak.
  • Engine stalls unexpectedly while braking, leading to loss of vehicle control.
  • Steering fails to respond when the wheel is turned while changing lanes.
2007 Saturn Sky complaints: complaints filed per quarter222006 Q42010 Q32012 Q42014 Q42016 Q42018 Q42021 Q12023 Q2
284 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q2 (22).

2007 Saturn Sky recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 17V061000Jan 26, 2017Airbags91,007 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 14V171000Apr 10, 2014Electrical System2,191,014 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

    Risk: 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.

  3. NHTSA 14V047000Feb 10, 2014Airbags2,190,934 vehicles

    Air bags

    This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

    Risk: 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2007 Saturn Sky →

2007 Saturn Sky fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Sky years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002007200820092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Avoid100284421
2008Caution67186421
2009Good3346321

All Saturn Sky years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Saturn Sky reliable?
Among the 4 model years with data, 2007 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Saturn Sky?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 234 of 284 complaints (82%), mostly involving non-deployment in crashes, with a median failure mileage of 46,111 miles.
Does the 2007 Saturn Sky have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Saturn Sky, covering airbags (two separate campaigns), the electrical/ignition system, and a rear axle pinion seal leak.
How does the 2007 Sky compare to other years?
The 2007 Sky has a complaint index of 100, worse than 2008 (67, Caution) and 2009 (33, Good), making it the least favorable year of the four with data.
What fuel economy does the 2007 Saturn Sky get?
The EPA rates the 2007 Saturn Sky at 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.