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2007 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

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2007 Saturn VUE electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Saturn VUE

Engine not specified

19000 mi heated seat broke, radio was having display issues 
16000 mi

US $318
Heated seat driver seat. seat would not heat. Part was replaced 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

34000 mi Heater leather seat on driver side stopped working. Saturn replaced the switch but it still did not fix the problem. Turned out it was a bad connector and I fixed it myself. 
12000 mi Air bag warning light was on; passenger airbag would not energize (according to indicator lights). 
14000 mi Airbag system warning light with back-up analysis by ON Star. Told to have dealer look at it right away. Problem could not be replicated but was verified through OnStar analysis. 
176000 mi

US $245
Car started slowly when weather got cold, needed jump starts. Also broke tire iron trying to change a flat tire, rounded off a lug nut. 
122000 mi

US $197
Door locks going crazy, ac not working on idle. 
148300 mi

US $365
Whining noise from engine resulted in replacing alternator. 
159000 mi Air Conditioner works fine when I have some speed but in town very poor air. Requires replacement of Compressor for $675 decided to live with it. Air Conditioner works fine when I have some speed but in town very poor air. Requires replacement of Compressor for $675 decided to live with it. 
34000 mi Rear wiper would not work. Dealer took it apart and fixed broken/bad connection. 
64000 mi

US $1750
Air conditioning compressor replaced. 
82000 mi

US $150
Replaced Battery 
129476 mi

US $142
Alternator failed - replaced with new part. 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

25420 mi Turn signal switch problem. Left lane change signal (switch) will not consistently "make". Switch will make if put in the lock position. Dealer said couldn't replicate. In other words "too busy today for this come back again later". Unresolved at this tim 
26660 mi Follow up to left turn signal switch failure. Second visit recertified condition. A new turn signal switch was installed 
39680 mi Daytime Running light module replaced (again). DRL would not work. 
57440 mi Turn signal switch would not cancel after turning left. A new signal switch was installed by the dealer. 
3000 mi Car failed to start. Battery cables replaced/ connection to battery cleaned 
104000 mi

US $644
Air was blowing warm and only cool while driving. Bought whole A/C unit from eBay for $369 (brand new) and had repair shop install it for $275. Dealer wanted to charge over $1700.00. Works Great now!!!! 
84000 mi

US $364
Something like an inline fuse was replaced car would turn over but would not start. 
93100 mi

C $500
maplight not wrkg, replaced unit for $250, still not wrkg, next step rplce "body computer" 
93200 mi

C $600
Replaced body computer so dome light would function. Dealer forgot to reset ABS sensor, ABS light comes on when turning right. Suspect defective or pooly installed body computer. Map light now works. 
11000 mi motor for rear window windshield wiper replaced 
4000 mi Replace brake light switch. Brakes seem not to release after extended use. 
123200 mi

US $514
engine starter motor failed. 
134500 mi

US $160
passenger side windshield wiper motor failed. this in turn caused damage to driver side wiper due to wipers becoming tangled. Wiper assembly need to be replaced along with the motor for the passenger side wiper. 
135000 mi

US $475
alternator died. was replaced. 
136000 mi

US $1400
wiper fluid pump failed. 
14061 mi Left turn signal would not cancel. Fastener broken, dealer replaced turn signal switch, n/c. 
27111 mi Drivers seat heater inoperable. Heating element in left front seat cushion replaced. Under warranty. Definitely need my bum-warmer in the winter. 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD

4258 mi replace ignition lock cylinder due to key getting stuck and not turning 
5252 mi Recall- engine wiring harness 
70000 mi

US $200
Check eng and other lights, then engine quit while driving Dealer replaced 12v battery for $200. Problem continued. Dealer determined alternator/starter control module bad, replaced under hybrid warranty. 
65000 mi

US $800
AC clutch broke off front of compresser. 
32000 mi

US $100
Heated seat did not work. Dealer replaced shorted heating element. 
37300 mi 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid had to have complete new air conditioning compressor and 'parts'. It took 4 days for GM to authorize this repair and another 4 days to get the parts. 
56600 mi

US $150
Intermittent engine hiccups. Root cause loose ground wire on AC caused electrical system intermittent failure when A/C cut in. 
13020 mi Battery and check engine light came on a Sat. Called dealer and made appointment for following Wed. Driving to work on Mon all electrical systems shut down (no power steering, etc...). Dealer repaired poor connection at terminal C1 of starter/generator. 
34000 mi Heater control switch started clicking very softly. We forced an investigation and they fixed it on warranty. End of warranty, tires and brakes good- this car has been very good. Better than my Honda Civic 2008. 
79300 mi

US $120
Error code b0062 - not corrected this trip. Seat belt sensor. 
117500 mi

US $60
Problem with harness affecting headlights. Brights will not work. Diagnosed as a relay type part behind the radio console. Too expensive to repair, could be that part or a short or something else. 
120300 mi Earlier reported repair of headlights was incorrect. Lights were disconnected by dealer. Reconnect fixed brights. 
18000 mi Pump motor for windshield washer broken, needed replacement. Fully covered under warranty 
51200 mi

US $1358
Failed Battery Electric Control Module 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

80600 mi

C $1000
car unused 2 years. unseized engine, replaced alternstor, battery, belts, all brakes 
27900 mi Rattle in front end, turn signal failed to operate because of faulty switch. Replaced switch.  
10540 mi Sticking ignition switch, cleaned and lubed. 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

58900 mi

C $150
Replaced battery 
55000 mi

US $605
An AC hose leaked and they replaced the hose. This hose was replaced 2 years ago. 
21000 mi Vehicle security sys. to open doors was operating ineffectively. Key-fob was mal-functioning. Under warranty, new key fob programmed. works great. 
22000 mi Two of the five push buttons on radio did not program radio stations. Radio was under new car warranty and replaced with a new unit. 
75020 mi

C $250
I'VE HAD IT WITH SATURN. IT HAS BEEN CLOSE TO A MONTH NOW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING UNSATISFACTORY AND PISSED WITH THIS BRAND. THERE WERE PROMISES TO GET THE PARTS SOONER AND HAVE NOT FULFILLED THIS. 
76020 mi

C $250
compressor doesnt work. no air conditioning at this time. order parts from the SOURCE 2007 compressor was discontinued on the 2007 hybrid system. got the parts from somewhere after 2 weeks. Presently air condition is working now.They also fo 
99180 mi

C $2000
ac not working. PRTS ORDERED AND REPLACE. EVRYTHING WORKS NOW 
124100 mi

C $2000
No charge coming from the alternator. Dealer #1 change battery but decline alternator module. Tried to shop around for parts for almost a month, not avail aftermarket but available only to dealership because it is a hybrid (bs). 
152200 mi

C $1500
required new alternator 
154260 mi

C $500
Car wouldn't stat. Required new (reconditioned) starter 
64000 mi

US $87
Battery had 2 dead cells. Would not hold charge 
65000 mi

US $60
Passenger airbag seat sensor has failed causing airbag light to come on. Requires replacement of half of the seat and will run 500 dollars for the part alone. Gonna look in a junkyard 
143000 mi

US $15
A/C stopped cooling strong, suspect leak, topped off refrigerant. 
145000 mi

US $15
Found leak in evaporator no repair done at this time meanwhile A/C does not work. 
158900 mi

US $300
A/C had a leak, wouldn't cool. Found leaking hose, shop replaced, vacuumed system and recharged. Works like new again. 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi

US $133
The fuel gauge was not working correctly as it would not register how much gas in tank. 2 parts were replaced and currently is working correctly. 
82000 mi

US $1500
and starter. 

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2007 Saturn VUE Electrical Problems

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