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2007 Saturn Vue Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
3%of 286 total for the year
Median mileage
40,278miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Saturn Vue, 3% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,278 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The key will fall out of ignition while driving, also the door locks will fleaker off and on and the reading lights do not go off., I am afraid to have anyone in my car especially my grandchildren, I will be driving and the locks will start acting crazy going up and down causing my grandson to be afraid, can I get some information on why this is happening, it first started with the keys not staying in the ignition, I thought this was odd especially while the car was on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10625699, filed 2014-08, 230,482 miles

“I heard a rumbling noise coming from the engine. After driving approximately 150 miles, the noise became noticeably worse. I went to the Saturn dealership and had the problem checked. I was told that the tensioner on the serpentine belt had 'disintegrated' and was on the verge of failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10235922, filed 2008-07, 69,075 miles

“I don't know if this could really be considered as a complaint,I was just concerned about it and wanted to let someone know about it or see if it needed to be investigated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10406845, filed 2011-06, 40,278 miles

“Driving on interstate, check engine light came on, shortly thereafter all dash lights came on and car shut off on its own. Coasted to side of road, thankfully no accident. Took to dealer, diagnostic test ran, 5 codes came up, repaired only one according to paperwork. Next time drove vehicle happened again.”

NHTSA complaint #10237316, filed 2008-08, 32,000 miles

“Purchased new VUE hybrid green line 5/31/07. Problems with ignition sticking was replaced twice, still an issue. Main and major problem: on 3/13/08 in for service due to engine shutting off and restarting itself. Codes p1a6f; p1a5a; p1a56, bulletin 07-06-03-006a suspected battery corrosion. Ordered new battery, I was given car to drive for 7 days until battery received and replaced at that time. The same issue of stop/restarting engine occuring again in for service on 9/02/08, bulletin pip 4009 . Pcm calibration recalibrated ECM with newest cal., service stated driving ok. …”

NHTSA complaint #10257630, filed 2009-02, 12,107 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200933%
2008133%
200783%
200672%
200585%
2004166%
20036210%
20023119%

Other parts of the 2007 Saturn Vue

Electrical system
128 complaints
Air bags
90 complaints
Steering
33 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Fuel system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Seats
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Saturn Vue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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