2007 Saturn VUE
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 619 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 169 |
| 2006 | 300 |
| 2007 | 286 |
| 2008 | 406 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
35% of complaints: electrical system — 101 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I was driving and pulled up to get some gas and put my car in park it just stop and turned off and I havenât been able to get it back on.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240420
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, 20180809
29% of complaints: air bags — 84 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20180809
11% of complaints: steering — 32 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
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, 20130610
9% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I was driving and pulled up to get some gas and put my car in park it just stop and turned off and I havenât been able to get it back on.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240420
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, 20130717
7% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
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, 20130717
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (101 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (84 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (32 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 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn VUE have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.