2007 Saturn Vue

The 2007 Saturn Vue is a compact SUV that offers a choice of two engines: a 2.2-liter four-cylinder with 143 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.5-liter V6 with 222 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. Both engines can be paired with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

Owners of the 2007 Saturn Vue have reported a variety of issues with their vehicles, including:

Engine

• 2.2-liter four-cylinder
  • Intake manifold gasket failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, check engine light
    • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Timing chain failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Noisy engine, loss of power, check engine light
    • Solution: Replace timing chain and tensioners
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,000+
    • Recalls: None Found
• 3.5-liter V6
  • Intake valve deposits
    • Description/Symptoms: Decreased engine performance, rough idle, check engine light
    • Solution: Clean or replace intake valves
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• Five-speed manual transmission
  • Input shaft bearing failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Noisy transmission, difficulty shifting, loss of power
    • Solution: Replace input shaft bearing
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
    • Recalls: None Found
• Four-speed automatic transmission
  • TCC solenoid failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Loss of torque converter lockup, slipping gears, harsh shifting
    • Solution: Replace TCC solenoid
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
    • Recalls: None Found
  • Valve body failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Slipping gears, delayed shifts, no overdrive
    • Solution: Replace valve body
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut mount failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise over bumps, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace strut mounts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Sway bar end link failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise while turning or over bumps, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace sway bar end links
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery goes dead after sitting for a few days, electrical gremlins
  • Solution: Check for parasitic draw, replace battery if necessary
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming headlights, electrical problems, check battery light
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Rear hatch struts failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Rear hatch does not stay open, struts are weak or broken
  • Solution: Replace rear hatch struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Climate control malfunction
  • Description/Symptoms: Air conditioning or heating does not work, temperature control does not work
  • Solution: Check fuses, repair or replace climate control unit
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power window failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Power windows do not work, window motors are burned out
  • Solution: Replace window motors
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $300+ per window
  • Recalls: None Found

The 2007 Saturn Vue has been plagued by a number of issues, including engine, transmission, suspension, electrical, and interior problems. Some of these issues, such as the intake manifold gasket failure and the timing chain failure, can be serious and expensive to repair. Others, such as the strut mount failure and the power window failure, are less severe but can still be annoying and costly to fix. Overall, the 2007 Saturn Vue has a poor reliability rating and is not recommended for purchase.