2007 Saturn Vue Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 9%of 286 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,796miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Saturn Vue, 9% of the 286 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,796 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the off position and while driving the car. When I was driving the key fell from the ignition and the car was still running...I was able to put the key back in the ignition. This has happened on several occasions and I can pull the key from the ignition while the car is running.”
NHTSA complaint #10594916, filed 2014-05, 52,000 miles“My ignition cylinder needs replaced. My keys are coming out of the ignition with the car still on, does not matter whether in park or not, my key will slide out. So now I have to get this fixed but while I wait to have it fixed, I have to always make sure my car is in park or an accident could happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10692312, filed 2015-03, 94,000 miles“The air bag light comes and goes . Then when driving down the freeway the car just up and died. Had to restart it. I have also had it not pick up speed when I push the peddle . After rams drop then I can pick up speed this is something I have had going on for a while. No one can find out why.”
NHTSA complaint #10607428, filed 2014-07, 81,000 miles“Ignition key fell out of ignition while vehicle was in motion. It has happened several times since over the years. It can easily be removed from the ignition even when in the park position. Key can come out of ignition no matter if the key is new, a copy, or showing any wear. I have never kept anything other than one house key and the manufacturer's fab attached since I first took ownership of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10598902, filed 2014-06, 80,000 miles“While pulling out of a parking space, the timing chain tension slipped and broke. This caused broken rocker arms and internal engine damage. The result is to replace the entire engine! At a cost of $5,000 this leaves me in a dilemma, should I junk the car (which I bought 1 1/2 years ago for $7,500) and put the $5,000 toward a new used car. I noticed there was a recall for this exact failure for Saturn VUE, but not for my model year.”
NHTSA complaint #10670190, filed 2015-01, 101,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10173416Feb 28, 2020This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Saturn Vue
128 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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