Most common 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Saturn Vue Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Vue Hybrid years: 2009. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →
What 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid owners say
Electrical system
The ignition was not turning over properly. The battery light was on. The brake light came on. The traction control system came on. The (ABS) light came on. The check engine light came on. The oil pressure light came on. I drove my car from fresno to yosemite and right in front of the park garage it broke down and I managed to roll it off the road and into a stall. I requested professional advice. The professional said it appeared to him to be a faulty altenator, a failed electrical system, and a battery problem, as well as a problem with the ignition switch. They did not have the tools to examine the products, so instructed me to have it towed to the dealer in the nearest locale. This is a specific car dealer in fresno, ca.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced but the failure continued. In addition, while driving at an unknown speed, smoke was emitting from the windshield wiper switch. The switch was replaced however, the steering wheel would malfunction making the steering wheel difficult to turn. The contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed. No further details of the crash were available. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Air bags
My son and his friend were involved in a collision that completely totaled our 2007 Saturn Vue. Neither the driver or passenger side airbags deployed in this accident where the vehicle ended up upside down in a ravine after hitting a sign at approximately 55 miles per hour. The airbag light had been going on and off for quite some time but I had no idea that meant neither of them was operational. Thank goodness no one was injured but what a horrible turn out this could have had. Definitely a safety hazard!
I bought this SUV in feb of 2015. It had 92.000 miles on it at the time. I paid $8K. It has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. First, the steering was bad. Apparently it's a common issue for GM vehicles to have a rack and pinion issue. It needed to be regreased, which was an easy fix, and the dealership didn't charge me. The next month I moved from mn to ga and when I got down here (it's hot) realized the ac didn't work. I took it in and was told that the ac compressor was bad and needed to be replaced at the tune of $1200. I decided to be sweaty all summer. But I didn't realize that the seized up ac compressor was threatening my entire serpentine belt. So I got that fixed at the end of the summer. Just a week after that fix, my brakes went out. The car jerked and squeaked and it was generally so bad that I was having trouble getting the car to move. …
Brakes
I bought this SUV in feb of 2015. It had 92.000 miles on it at the time. I paid $8K. It has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. First, the steering was bad. Apparently it's a common issue for GM vehicles to have a rack and pinion issue. It needed to be regreased, which was an easy fix, and the dealership didn't charge me. The next month I moved from mn to ga and when I got down here (it's hot) realized the ac didn't work. I took it in and was told that the ac compressor was bad and needed to be replaced at the tune of $1200. I decided to be sweaty all summer. But I didn't realize that the seized up ac compressor was threatening my entire serpentine belt. So I got that fixed at the end of the summer. Just a week after that fix, my brakes went out. The car jerked and squeaked and it was generally so bad that I was having trouble getting the car to move. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid. The contact stated that the brake line failed, which caused the rotors, brake pads, calipers, wheel hub, and bearing to fail without warning. The hub and bearing assembly wiring melted, which caused the check engine warning light to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to three dealers where it was diagnosed that all parts needed to be replaced, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 23 / 29 / 26 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Vue Hybrid rates use caution: 2.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Vue Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the Vue Hybrid years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid?
The electrical system — 17 complaints, 65% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition. Next are the air bags (11) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Saturn Vue Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007. See the full Saturn Vue Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 110,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.