2007 Saturn VUE

● Typical for this model
2007 Saturn VUE
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
286
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 300 complaints 2007: 286 complaints 2007 286 2008: 406 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2005 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2007 286 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2005 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2007 286 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010

2007: 286 complaints

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YearComplaints
2002167
2003622
2004276
2005170
2006300
2007286
2008406
2009118
20106

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

46% · 132 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was driving and pulled up to get some gas and put my car in park it just stop and turned off and I haven’t been able to get it back on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-20

Also filed under Engine and forward collision avoidance

Air bag light will be on, or flash periodically when already fastened. Had an electrical fire in the left side of steering column 7/27/18. Cruise goes in and out. Dim/bright light comes on when using turn signal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-09

Also filed under Air bags and fuel/propulsion system

Air bags

32% · 91 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Steering

12% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing arm.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Saturn VUE. The contact stated that while at a stop light, smoke emerged from the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-10

Engine

9% · 27 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I bought this 2007 Saturn VUE V6 awd in July 2012 from brighton Ford, brighton mi noticed a slight vibration when test driving. Less than a week after I buy it the ac goes out, and the shuttering gets worse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-17

Also filed under Power train

Power train

9% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 132 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 91 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 33 reports on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Saturn VUE reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Saturn VUE is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn VUE?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn VUE have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-06 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.