2007 SATURN VUE

0 recalls — 417 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

417 total complaints 14 crashes 15 fires 11 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM101
AIR BAGS84
STEERING32
ENGINE27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER20
POWER TRAIN19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10
SUSPENSION8
ENGINE Apr 29, 2024
Incident date: Dec 19, 2023
[Wednesday 4:11 PM] Rosales, Denise CTR (NHTSA) The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to engage in hybrid mode the morning after being purchased. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and maintain battery power. The vehicle was towed to 2 different indepen... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 9, 2023
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. Went and saw a mechanic and he said it was the timing chain on the car it only had 97,000 miles on it and it would shake while I’m in ideal
1 injured
ENGINE Apr 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 9, 2023
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. Went and saw a mechanic and he said it was the timing chain on the car it only had 97,000 miles on it and it would shake while I’m in ideal
1 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Apr 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 9, 2023
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. Went and saw a mechanic and he said it was the timing chain on the car it only had 97,000 miles on it and it would shake while I’m in ideal
1 injured
ENGINE Aug 7, 2023
Incident date: Aug 6, 2023
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 safe... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN Aug 7, 2023
Incident date: Aug 6, 2023
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 safe... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 7, 2023
Incident date: Aug 6, 2023
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 safe... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 7, 2023
Incident date: Jul 7, 2023
Key is easily removable when in on position. Also difficult to turn from lock position.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 14, 2023
Incident date: May 4, 2022
The brackets welded to the frame of the vehicle holding the steering knuckle/subframe together was designed in a very poor way. This design issue causes the vehicle to collect excess moisture in a way that is difficult if not impossible to drain, resulting in eventual rust build up in this area of t... Read more
SUSPENSION Jan 14, 2023
Incident date: May 4, 2022
The brackets welded to the frame of the vehicle holding the steering knuckle/subframe together was designed in a very poor way. This design issue causes the vehicle to collect excess moisture in a way that is difficult if not impossible to drain, resulting in eventual rust build up in this area of t... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 17, 2021
Incident date: Nov 13, 2021
The contact owned a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle went around a right-hand corner and skidded. The vehicle then crashed into an embankment, and it stopped in a ditch. No air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact was transported by a... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Oct 20, 2021
Incident date: Oct 19, 2021
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for a state inspection, the contact was told that the front engine cradle mounts were severely corroded. The contact was also informed that the corrosion was so severe that the part could not be replaced. The dealer ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 10, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2017
AIR BAG INDICATOR COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN READ BY A READER DURING AN INSPECTION SYSTEM DID NOT POST A ERROR ABOUT AIR BAG ISSUE. AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON AND INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF.
AIR BAGS May 10, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2017
AIR BAG INDICATOR COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN READ BY A READER DURING AN INSPECTION SYSTEM DID NOT POST A ERROR ABOUT AIR BAG ISSUE. AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON AND INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 24, 2021
I'M GETTING CODES P0171 AND P2138, AIR BAG NOT WORKING CODE ON..
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 24, 2021
I'M GETTING CODES P0171 AND P2138, AIR BAG NOT WORKING CODE ON..
ENGINE Jan 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 24, 2021
I'M GETTING CODES P0171 AND P2138, AIR BAG NOT WORKING CODE ON..
AIR BAGS Dec 14, 2020
Incident date: Dec 14, 2020
I WAS DRIVING THIS EVENING ON A CITY STREET WHEN MY SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. MY PASSENGER AMD DRIVER AIRBAGS HOWEVER DID NOT. WHEN MY SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IT STARTLED ME AND I HIT A CURB MESSING UP MY ALIGNMENT. THIS WAS INCREDIBLY UNEXPECTED AND COULD'VE BEEN A LOT WORSE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 18, 2020
Incident date: Jul 7, 2020
KEY EVERY NOW AND WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER. FINALLY IT JUST DIDNT COME OUT. NO MONEY TO BUY NEW KEY...HAD TO RECOVER KEY AND IN ATTEMPTING TO DO SO THE IGNTION CYLINDER WAS GREATLY DAMAGED. NOW CAR STARTS BUT IMMEDIATELY SHUTS OFF WHILE SECURITY LIGHT STEADY FLASHES. ITS MY ONLY FORM... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 25, 2020
Incident date: May 19, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING,BRAKES. GOT REALLY TIGHT CAR BARELY WANTED TO,STOP TRANSMISSIKN WAS OVERHEATING AT THE SAME TIME CAR WASNT PASSING SECOND GEAR EVERYTHING HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 25, 2020
Incident date: May 19, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING,BRAKES. GOT REALLY TIGHT CAR BARELY WANTED TO,STOP TRANSMISSIKN WAS OVERHEATING AT THE SAME TIME CAR WASNT PASSING SECOND GEAR EVERYTHING HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE.
POWER TRAIN May 25, 2020
Incident date: May 19, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING,BRAKES. GOT REALLY TIGHT CAR BARELY WANTED TO,STOP TRANSMISSIKN WAS OVERHEATING AT THE SAME TIME CAR WASNT PASSING SECOND GEAR EVERYTHING HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE.
STEERING May 22, 2020
Incident date: May 19, 2020
I WAS DRIVING TAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT TURN FURTHER, I DRIVE INTO THE OTHER LANE. I THEN DECIDED TO GET INTO A PARKING LOT, SECONDS LATER THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AGAIN AND I HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE. *TR
POWER TRAIN Jan 31, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2019
MAY HAVE A TORQUE CONVERTER CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN A TRANSMISSIONS VIBRATIONS OR SHAKING MOTION (JUDDER) WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 TO 45 MPH.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 16, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2019
DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND FREEWAY, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND RADIO GO OUT AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING, THIS IS AN ONGOING AND SPORADIC PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE BOTH BATTERY CABLES, I REPLACE THEM BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE THE ... Read more
STEERING Nov 16, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2019
DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND FREEWAY, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND RADIO GO OUT AND I LOOSE POWER STEERING, THIS IS AN ONGOING AND SPORADIC PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE BOTH BATTERY CABLES, I REPLACE THEM BUT CONTINUE TO HAVE THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 7, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN VUE. WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION, IT FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ALSO HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 14, 2019
Incident date: Aug 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,900.
POWER TRAIN Jul 29, 2019
Incident date: Jul 27, 2019
WHEN TURN ON A/C WILL BLOW COLD AIR FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND THEN BLOW HOT AIR. ONCE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE COLD AIR BLOWS FOR 15 MINUTES AND THEN BLOWS HOT AIR. THIS PROCESS REPEATS ITSELF. THIS IS WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.
POWER TRAIN Jul 10, 2019
Incident date: Jul 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN VUE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO TURN RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND DECELERATE TO 5 MPH. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON THE SID... Read more
STEERING Jun 17, 2019
Incident date: May 21, 2019
TAKATA RECALL I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC. MY STEERING WONT LET ME TURN. KEEPS PULLING ME. I CANT RIDE IT.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jun 17, 2019
Incident date: May 21, 2019
TAKATA RECALL I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC. MY STEERING WONT LET ME TURN. KEEPS PULLING ME. I CANT RIDE IT.
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 23, 2019
Incident date: Feb 2, 2017
WHEN THE CAR STARTS THE STEERING LOCKS UP AND MAKES THE CAR DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE BRAKES ALSO GRIND AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISES. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTION AND LIGHTS AND SOUNDS FLICKER ON AND OFF. ALL OF THESE THINGS HAVE BEEN LOOKED INTO BY A MECHANIC AND THEY CANNOT FIND A S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 23, 2019
Incident date: Feb 2, 2017
WHEN THE CAR STARTS THE STEERING LOCKS UP AND MAKES THE CAR DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE BRAKES ALSO GRIND AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISES. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTION AND LIGHTS AND SOUNDS FLICKER ON AND OFF. ALL OF THESE THINGS HAVE BEEN LOOKED INTO BY A MECHANIC AND THEY CANNOT FIND A S... Read more
STEERING Apr 23, 2019
Incident date: Feb 2, 2017
WHEN THE CAR STARTS THE STEERING LOCKS UP AND MAKES THE CAR DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE BRAKES ALSO GRIND AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES NOISES. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTION AND LIGHTS AND SOUNDS FLICKER ON AND OFF. ALL OF THESE THINGS HAVE BEEN LOOKED INTO BY A MECHANIC AND THEY CANNOT FIND A S... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 19, 2019
Incident date: Mar 26, 2019
CRUISE CONTROL EXCELLENT ON IT'S OWN AND IF ON GOES OFF BY IT'S SELF
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Apr 19, 2019
Incident date: Mar 26, 2019
CRUISE CONTROL EXCELLENT ON IT'S OWN AND IF ON GOES OFF BY IT'S SELF
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
WHEN TURNING THE CAR ON;, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER,THE RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SHOW MILEAGE FLICKER, POWER STEERING IS OFF, WINDOWS DO NOT GO UP OR DOWN AND LOCKS DO NOT UNLOCK. TAKES 10-15 MINS FOR CAR TO STOP FLICKERING AND POWER TO BE RESTORED TO ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
WHEN TURNING THE CAR ON;, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER,THE RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SHOW MILEAGE FLICKER, POWER STEERING IS OFF, WINDOWS DO NOT GO UP OR DOWN AND LOCKS DO NOT UNLOCK. TAKES 10-15 MINS FOR CAR TO STOP FLICKERING AND POWER TO BE RESTORED TO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
WHEN TURNING THE CAR ON;, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER,THE RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SHOW MILEAGE FLICKER, POWER STEERING IS OFF, WINDOWS DO NOT GO UP OR DOWN AND LOCKS DO NOT UNLOCK. TAKES 10-15 MINS FOR CAR TO STOP FLICKERING AND POWER TO BE RESTORED TO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 21, 2019
Incident date: Mar 14, 2019
TAKATA RECALL FIRST MY IGNITION STARTED STICKING AND THEN MY BATTERY WOULD NOT START MY CAR NOW MY CAR WONT EVEN TURN ON BECAUSE THE IGNITION IS STUCK ON OFF THE KEY GOES IN BUT WONT MOVE..AND ON MY REMOTE WHEN I UNLOCK MY DOORS MY HOT SEAT BUTTONS FLICKER AND SOMETIMERS MY AIR BAGS SAY THERE N... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 21, 2019
Incident date: Mar 14, 2019
TAKATA RECALL FIRST MY IGNITION STARTED STICKING AND THEN MY BATTERY WOULD NOT START MY CAR NOW MY CAR WONT EVEN TURN ON BECAUSE THE IGNITION IS STUCK ON OFF THE KEY GOES IN BUT WONT MOVE..AND ON MY REMOTE WHEN I UNLOCK MY DOORS MY HOT SEAT BUTTONS FLICKER AND SOMETIMERS MY AIR BAGS SAY THERE N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 21, 2019
Incident date: Mar 14, 2019
TAKATA RECALL FIRST MY IGNITION STARTED STICKING AND THEN MY BATTERY WOULD NOT START MY CAR NOW MY CAR WONT EVEN TURN ON BECAUSE THE IGNITION IS STUCK ON OFF THE KEY GOES IN BUT WONT MOVE..AND ON MY REMOTE WHEN I UNLOCK MY DOORS MY HOT SEAT BUTTONS FLICKER AND SOMETIMERS MY AIR BAGS SAY THERE N... Read more
STEERING Feb 11, 2019
Incident date: Feb 11, 2019
STEERING MAKING NOISES . HAD APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER TODAY AND THEY (DEALER) REPORTED IT IS INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. DEALER ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE SATURN VUE...
AIR BAGS Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: Jul 27, 2018
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. IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP FROM TIME TO TIME WHERE KEY CAN'T BE REMOVED AND STEERING WHE... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: Jul 28, 2018
LOWER CONTOL ARM LEFT REAR SUSPENTION,PULLED OUT OF MOUNT. BODY RUSTED AND MAIN COMPONENT PULLED OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL .
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: Jul 27, 2018
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. IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP FROM TIME TO TIME WHERE KEY CAN'T BE REMOVED AND STEERING WHE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: Jul 27, 2018
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. IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP FROM TIME TO TIME WHERE KEY CAN'T BE REMOVED AND STEERING WHE... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Aug 6, 2018
Incident date: May 5, 2018
2007 SATURN VUE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNSAFE DRIVERS SHAFT. *LD *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE BOLTS MISSING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *JS *JS
AIR BAGS Jul 27, 2018
Incident date: Feb 22, 2018
AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AN OFF ON PASSENGER SIDE. NOW AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME.IT HAPPENED WHEN CAR WAS MOVING AND STOPPED.TOOK IT TO SHOP TO GET IT CHECKED OUT SAID IT IS A DEFECTIVE IMPACT SENSOR AN UNABLE TO VERIFY IF AIR BAG WORKS . AM GETTING IT REPLACED AS SOON AS I GET THE MONEY, J... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — SATURN VUE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE09016 Opened: Mar 10, 2009 — Closed: Jul 2, 2009
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2008
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES STICK UNLATCHED
BY LETTER DATED JUNE 23, 2009, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V233) TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES CAN STICK IN... Read more
PE04052 Opened: Jul 22, 2004 — Closed: Nov 1, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2004
REAR SUSPENSION TOE CONTROL LINK
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES DURING CERTAIN SEVERE DRIVING MANEUVERS.THE INVESTIGATION WAS PROMPTED BY NHTSA-CONDUCTED NCAP DYNAMIC ROLLOVER TEST INCIDENTS INVOLVING MY 2004 ... Read more

SATURN VUE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SATURN VUE across all model years (2002–2009).

10 Total Recalls
3,278 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
196 Reported Crashes
81 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SATURN VUE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2010 0 9 View
2009 2 171 View
2008 3 572 View
2007 (current) 0 417
2006 0 433 View
2005 0 215 View
2004 2 360 View
2003 1 872 View
2002 2 220 View

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