2007 Saturn VUE Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

27Engine complaints

9.4%Of all 286 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM101 · 35.3%

AIR BAGS84 · 29.4%

STEERING32 · 11.2%

ENGINE27 · 9.4%

Unspecified / other20 · 7%

Share of the 286 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Saturn VUE overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED…”NHTSA complaint 10573740 — filed 03/20/2014

“MY TRUCK ONLY HAD 60,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING HOME I BEGAN TO NOTICED SOME SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK. BEING…”NHTSA complaint 10548167 — filed 10/16/2013

“I BOUGHT THIS 2007 SATURN VUE V6 AWD IN JULY 2012 FROM BRIGHTON FORD, BRIGHTON MI NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN TEST DRIVING. LESS THAN…”NHTSA complaint 10525427 — filed 07/17/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Saturn VUE have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Saturn VUE: 27 of 286 complaints on file (9.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Saturn VUE have in total?

286 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.