The Lemon Index
2006
20081st generation
Better than average · most complaints: electrical
61 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–26 mpg combined, EPA
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2007 Toyota RAV4 1522007 Honda CR-V 472007 Ford Escape 61
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2007 Saturn Vue
- Airbag light / sensor31 complaintsmostly at 69,000–133,000 miles (111,000–214,000 km)
- Engine stalling22 complaintsmostly at 16,000–98,000 miles (26,000–158,000 km)
- Hybrid battery / inverter11 complaintsmostly at 35,000–68,000 miles (56,000–109,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Saturn Vue (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 6,700 and 47,000 miles (11,000–76,000 km) (the middle half of the 51 complaints, of all 61 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Saturn sent dealers 818 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Mg3, m86 transaxle grinding/whining noise in 3rd or 4th gear, excessive engagement or…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Saturn's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 61 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 47K miles (11K to 76K km) on the car (51 of all 61 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
2007 Saturn Vue hybrid model: known issue: wiring harness, but no recall. Car looses all battery power when driving. Very dangerous situation. Saturn knows of issue w bulletin to replace part of wiring harness.
2007 Saturn Vue owner · NHTSA complaint 10199436
More owner reports
Airbag light stays on for my 2007 Saturn Vue 6 cylinder awd.
NHTSA complaint 10321363
2007 Saturn Vue was serviced because of the check engine and battery lights illuminating. Dealer replaced and fixed several problems. Consumer was still not happy with the way the vehicle ran.
NHTSA complaint 10207210
Problems Saturn told dealers about
Saturn sent dealers 818 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Mg3, m86 transaxle grinding/whining noise in 3rd or 4th gear, excessive engagement or…
- Hard to shift and or slipping clutch
- Hybrid battery light on, illumination of ses with dtc p0a4b (may set dtc p0aa1 in addition to…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,300–$3,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Saturn Vue year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2007 Saturn Vue reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew somewhat fewer complaints than the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 84; 100 is average, lower is better). The Saturn Vue year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2005.
What are the most common 2007 Saturn Vue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (61%), airbags (15%) and transmission & drivetrain (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Vue have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Saturn Vue get?
19 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Saturn Vue problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 6,700 and 47,000 miles (11,000–76,000 km) (the middle half of the 51 complaints, of all 61 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2007 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2007 Saturn Vue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Saturn Vue cost in fuel a year?
About $2,300 to $3,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Saturn Vue have?
2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Saturn Vue year is better than the 2007?
Nearby, the 2005 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit under half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works