2007 Saturn Vue problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2007 Saturn Vue sits mid-pack among Vue years: 417 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 359, with no recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.
Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 138 reports (33% of the total).
417
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
14
Crash-involved
15
Fires reported
11
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2007 compare to other Vue years?
What are the most common 2007 Saturn Vue problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 138 | 33% | — flat |
| Airbags | 91 | 22% | — flat |
| Engine | 35 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 33 | 8% | — flat |
| Transmission | 26 | 6% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 20 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Other | 20 | 5% | — flat |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 9 | 2% | — flat |
| Body & Structure | 8 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 7 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 6 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 2 | 0% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 2 | 0% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 0% | ▼ down |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 0% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“MY VUE HAS MYSTERIOUSLY STARTED EMITTING A STRONG SCENT OF FUEL BEFORE I COULD GET IT INTO A DAY ALERT TO DIAGNOSE AND SERVICE IT I WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE FILLING IT WITH SMOKE. I PULLED OVER AND MY BOYFRIEND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES BUT MY BRAKE LIGHT AND DASH…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SATURN VUE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT…”
“MY VUE HAS MYSTERIOUSLY STARTED EMITTING A STRONG SCENT OF FUEL BEFORE I COULD GET IT INTO A DAY ALERT TO DIAGNOSE AND SERVICE IT I WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE FILLING IT WITH SMOKE. I PULLED OVER AND MY BOYFRIEND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES BUT MY BRAKE LIGHT AND DASH…”
“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. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. *TR”
“I was driving on the highway, on the way to the beach with my family and our pup! We heard a pop and thought maybe it was the tire but the engine began smoking. I pulled the vehicle over as safely as possible. I popped the hood and there was a fire. Everyone evacuated the vehicle as quickly and…”
2007 Saturn Vue — common questions
Is the 2007 Saturn Vue reliable?
It is close to typical for the Vue: 417 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2007 Vue problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (138 complaints), airbags (91 complaints), engine (35 complaints).
Does the 2007 Saturn Vue have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Saturn Vue.
Which Saturn Vue years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Vue years to avoid are 2003, 2008. The cleanest record among Vue years belongs to 2010.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.