YearToAvoid

2007 Saturn Vue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Saturn Vue has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 3rd worst of 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Electrical System complaints (45% of 286 total) and Airbags (31%) are the top problem areas, with no recalls on file.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
60/100
#3 of 6 Vue years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
286
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
10
reported in complaints
Fires
6
Injuries
7
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2010
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Top 2007 Saturn Vue problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System128 (45%)
  2. Airbags90 (31%)
  3. Engine43 (15%)
  4. Steering33 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain26 (9%)
  6. Other22 (8%)
  7. Fuel System20 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body15 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (5%)
  10. Brakes10 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Rear tires reportedly blew out at highway speed, causing loss of control and rollover.
  • Airbags failed to deploy during frontal crashes into fixed objects, leaving occupants with no protection.
  • Curtain airbags deployed unexpectedly while driving, startling the driver into a crash.
  • Smoke and burning smells came from the steering column area, sometimes accompanied by an airbag warning symbol.
  • Electrical harness damage led to fires that knocked out brake lights, dash lights, and instrumentation.
  • A vehicle rolled away from park with the key removed, striking another car.
2007 Saturn Vue complaints: complaints filed per quarter292006 Q42008 Q42011 Q12013 Q22015 Q22017 Q22019 Q32021 Q4
286 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2024 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (29).

2007 Saturn Vue recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 Saturn Vue fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Vue years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good20170021
2006Avoid80300020.5
2007Caution60286021
2008Avoid100406319
2009Good40118219

All Saturn Vue years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Saturn Vue reliable?
It has a complaint index of 60, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years, so NHTSA complaint data puts it in the Caution range compared to other Vue years.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Vue?
Owners most often reported Electrical System issues, making up 45% of the 286 complaints, followed by Airbags at 31% and Engine problems at 15%.
Does the 2007 Saturn Vue have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2007 Saturn Vue.
How does the 2007 Vue compare to other years?
The 2007 model (index 60) is worse than 2005 (20, Good), 2009 (40, Good), and 2010 (0, Best), but better than 2006 (80, Avoid) and 2008 (100, Avoid).
What mileage do problems typically appear at on the 2007 Vue?
Median mileage at failure across problem areas ranges from about 47,500 for Structure & Body issues to about 101,000 for Steering issues, with an overall median of 75,000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.