Saturn Vue problems
0 safety recalls. 312 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
MY 2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JUNE, 2010 AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY PACK (THIS WILL BE THE 3RD ONE), THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BATTERY PACKS, AND THAT IT WAS "SAFE" TO DRIVE UNTIL THE BATTERIES WERE REPLACED. IT…
I HAVE TWO 2007 SATURN VEHICLES, A VUE AND AN ION THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON PERIODICALLY. I TOOK THE VUE TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SENSOR WAS BAD AND WANTED TO CHARGE ABOUT $500.00 TO FIX IT. THE ION HAS THE SAME PROBLEM BUT I HAVEN'T TAKEN IT IN TO BE CHECKED. IT LOOKS…
SATURN VUE 2007 V6 GAS ENGINE 15,000 MILES VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 20MPH, SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR, AND IDLED AT 1,500 RPM. DEALER STATED THE THROTTLE WAS FILLED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS AND THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLES AT 18,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, THE IGNITION FAILED TO TURN COMPLETELY INTO THE OFF POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Saturn Vue reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Saturn Vue is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Saturn Vue?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 112 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Saturn Vue has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Saturn Vue?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 312 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.