1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,683 miles

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problem #20

May 042022

Vue

  • miles
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 the vehicle at an increased rate. Additionally, this section of the frame did not use thick enough steel, resulting in this bracket rusting off much quicker than the age of this vehicle should allow. This resulted in the engine dropping about an inch and a half, damage to the suspension, gasket and valve cover leaks, damaged wheel hubs, and general inoperability of the vehicle due to unsafe conditions created. It's unsafe driving condition has been confirmed by the lead mechanics at our GM Dealership, and is currently undergoing inspection by GEICO for a possible total loss claim. No indications were given other than excessive wear on the wheel hubs shortly before the engine dropped and the corner of the frame rusted/broke off. We live in a salt state yes, but the poor design of this frame is to blame and should be recalled for total replacement by the manufacturers due to the incredible safety risk that this poses to the public.

- Mooresville, IN, USA

problem #19

Jan 242021

Vue

  • 116,000 miles
I'm getting codes P0171 and P2138, air bag not working code on..

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #18

May 192020

Vue

  • 140,000 miles
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.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #17

Feb 222018

Vue

  • 67,071 miles
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, just replaced catalatic converter at only 72000 miles. Dealer replaced it for $260 plus part 1200.00

- West Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #16

Apr 072018

Vue

  • 180,000 miles
(motion) (highway at 70mph) cars key slides out of ignition when in the on position. (stationary) (driveway) have had problems starting vehicle, ie. Couldn't get the car to turn over as well as key sticking and being difficult to move - this made me think initially that it was altenator or battery. After letting the car sit a bit, and a lot of wiggling of the key, was finally able to start vehicle. These are the same problem GM had with earlier models and had to make a recall on. Yet there is not recall on the 2007? what happened to safety standards. I have not had it shut off on me while in motion yet. But I would not be surprised.

- Leonard, TX, USA

problem #15

Feb 092018

Vue

  • 180,000 miles
Each time this occurred the vehicle was stationary/being parked, on 6-10 different occasions in the past 2 years, the key has gotten locked tight in the ignition switch. This caused the battery to run down and die on more than a few occasions. Once the key was frozen in place, after the engine was off, the key would not move in any direction and the steering was locked tight unable to move at all, the gear shift column was unable to be put in park. Other times the key would just be stuck in the ignition switch and could not be removed, regardless of effort to remove it, also not allowing the vehicle to be place into the gear of park. This problem has cause us to abandon the vehicle more than once, this is dangerous & should be addressed. I see other recalls on other Saturn models but not the Vue 2007, which does have a defect in this area and needs to be recalled. For the record the car key and the remote are the only things on my key chain, so the weight of the key chain is not the problem. This happened twice in the last 3 weeks.

- Fairdale, ND, USA

problem #14

Aug 232017

Vue

  • 128,000 miles
When vehicle starts passager dash board makes tickong sound for about 2 min and stops. Passager seat will not go back latch does not work.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #13

Aug 142017

Vue

  • 115,356 miles
My Saturn Vue, year 2007, is making a screeching sound coming from the area of the transmission on startup and gets louder on acceleration. The RPM is overly amped. On acceleration if stutters or feels like it's skipping between gears. This takes place on starting the car to driving on city streets or the highway.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #12

Apr 242017

Vue

  • 58,000 miles
2007 Saturn Vue will not got into park. Makes a thump noise when put into reverse and no problems going into drive.

- Avondale, AZ, USA

problem #11

Jul 222016

Vue

  • 100,438 miles
We were passing a truck, then the throttle stuck and the vehicle would not slow down, we finally got it in neutral and pulled over. This was very scary. And now my electrical is all messed up. I am scared to drive it. I don"T have the money to get it repaired. I now have to take the bus or bum a ride. I paid $6500 for this car.. any chance I can get help from GM. I really like the car. But feel it is to danger ous to drive. I am a 24 year old single mom. Help! thanks. Hannah grisedale.

- San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 132016

Vue

  • 122,000 miles
Ignition switch ongoing saga. Had the switch replaced 3 times - all at my cost all within one year. Had the key housing replaced a year 1/2 ago - key now hanging up again in the ignition. Last night couldn't remove the key at all and wouldn't be able to move my car. Fortunately happened in my garage and not a parking lot at night where I wouldn't be safe. It's not covered under all of the other known ignition switch recalls

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #9

Aug 012015

Vue

  • 113,019 miles
I am having trouble with my key in the ignition switch. It comes out of the ignition while the car is in park and the car is still running & it came out once while driving. I can still remove the key in modes other than drive. My key has also gotten stuck in the ignition switch & I have to struggle with the steering wheel, etc to free it and/or tug on the gear shift in order to get the key into the proper position to remove it. One time I thought I would never get it free. Well, regarding the ignition switch issue, I have not seen anything about this being recalled, etc, after doing research on this, but feel this could be serious and I was wondering what do I do next, to find out about this?

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #8

Oct 232015

Vue

  • miles
I can not start vehicle. I can't put in the switch to start vehicle even when I turn wheel.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #7

Jul 012015

Vue

  • 80,000 miles
There is a recall on similar models for the same issue, but not mine. My key comes out of the ignition while driving and continues to run. This also occurs while in park. This could cause airbags to not deploy in an accident as well as it has drained my electrical system on a number of occasions because if it is not fully disengaged I can still remove the key in acc mode and drive mode. Also, I have to tug on the gear shift in order to get the key into the proper position to remove it properly. Now'I cannot even turn my key, as the ignition is seizing. It takes me no less than 10 minutes to get it to click and turn on. I was advised my model is not in the recall though the same and same makes are. I really feel this is a huge issue. Please advise! this has been an issue since I have owned the vehicle and I was told it was a recall, but when I went to my appointment, they advised it is not part of the current recall.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #6

Sep 172015

Vue

  • 119,000 miles
It the ignition switch. I just recently started purchasing a 2007 Saturn Vue. From the first day I bought it, I had trouble turning the ignition, then about 1 week ago, it wouldn't turn at all. I took it back to the dealer I am purchasing through and they had to replace the entire ignition switch...brand new. But now, the same problem seems to be occurring. This particular year is not on the recall list but I believe it should be. I noticed that many other sautun Vue's for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 & 2009 are on the recall list for the malfunctioning ignition switch. Wish I had done my homework before I started making payments.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #5

Aug 182015

Vue

  • 103,477 miles
The ignition key can be removed when the ignition is not in the locked position and the car was not in park and started to roll away. This car 2007 Saturn Vue is having the same issue as found in GM recall 14506 which is stated as only for 2002-2004 Saturn Vue cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration campaign id number for this recall is 14V490. The dealership said my vehicle does not have a recall for this defect but it is clearly a mfg defect. I would like this resolved at no charge.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 212015

Vue

  • 53,290 miles
While driving I noticed the "air bag readiness" light come on. It stayed on for about 10-15 minutes until I reached my destination and turned off the engine. I turned the car back on and the light only stayed on for a short time, then went off. Later that day when driving the light came back on and stayed on again until I turned off the engine. It did this several times. I checked the owners manual and it said to take it in for diagnostics to be run. It also said that the air bag could deploy unexpectedly, or not deploy at all if in an accident. I made and appointment on 07/24/2015 and took it to a dealer. After running the computer check on it, the technician said the passenger presence sensor needed to be replaced and it was not covered by my extended warranty. The parts would have to be ordered and would take several hours to install. The cost would be approximately $1,200 or more for parts and labor. I had to take off work twice to take in for service, and lost about 8 hours of work time due to this incident. Also, the turn signal had to be replaced; it failed to turn off after making a turn, mostly to the left, but sometimes turning to the right also. I was told that neither of these should have needed to be replaced on my car with the mileage it has.

- Liberty, MO, USA

problem #3

Jul 232015

Vue

  • 89,000 miles
I started my car and the drive side air bag light came on no blinking just on. My car had been parked while I was at work. I went home for lunch I figured it was just a glitch would go out went back to work parked it again then when I left to go home it was on again. In the past few months I have had my keys get stuck in the ignition switch and had to wiggle the steering wheel to.get them out. My radio screen will go all crazy funny numbers and I have had wind noise with both of my front doors since I have owned the vehicle. We took it to the dealership and the worked on the ignition switch when it was under warranty but it didn't help. Now with the airbag I am terrified to drive the car I paid for and to let my child ride in it and it's my only transportation. It looks like every other Saturn is getting recalled but this one we need help before we get hurt. I was not aware of these problems when I purchased this vehicle but now saddled with it hoping for someone to make sure we are safe like other car owners.

- Cochran, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 302013

Vue

  • 89,000 miles
Engine died at 89,000 miles rocker arm assembly fell apart both of them valve was bent, timing chain came loose just went to start vehicle and it wouldn't start towed in to a dealership to have it checked and found it to be engine I tried to go through GM to help with this it was out of warranty a little over a year nothing else has went wrong with the vehicle ever and I have had oil changes no reason for it to fall apart and 4800 dollars later I feel it was a defect in the engine itself I have read other defects on this 2.2 litre engine of coarse no help from manufacturer even though its a 2007 car the engine is made separate from when a car is made I have not heard of too many vehicles with a dead engine this early...

- Jefferson, OR, USA

problem #1

Jul 302007

Vue

  • miles
I have lived North of des moines for the last few years. I have noticed growing traffic between des moines and ankeny as the areas outside of des moines continue to grow. I have observed a growing problem and I am becoming more and more cautious with road rage drivers. On ne 14th heading North (directly North of the I-80) the left lane merges after the stop light. Vehicles will speed through the light and then merge into the right lane to beat the traffic. It would be much safer and it would reduce the road rage drivers/inpatient speeders if you were to merge the lanes before (South) of the light. Is this a possibility?

- Des Moines, IA, USA