2007 Saturn VUE Consumer Reviews

What a Vue!

Written by: Dan on 10/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought this car for my wife because of the all wheel drive and she likes the way it looks. I agreed because of the Honda engine and transmission! Interior plastics seem OK, but there is a rattle from the back of the car that seems to be from the grocery organizer that is terribly annoying. There is some wind noise from the windshield above 45MPH, but you get used to it. The interior is quite roomy for how small the exterior looks. I thought the gas mileage would be a little better; we drive mostly 2 lanes and highway and we are struggling to see 20MPG.

Favorite Features

Hidden compartment under the cupholders is great for less-used items and a cell charger. V6 engine is so smooth! Transmission does not hunt for gears. Lots of useful storage compartments. Good turning radius, but too many turns to lock.

Suggested Improvements

Should have the ability to completely turn off the headlights. A second trip meter would be nice. More stain resistant seat fabric. The cargo/grocery organizer tends to rattle on rougher roads. Needs an armrest in the back seat. Rear glass should lift separately.

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2 Months in shop

Written by: Bad Vue on 10/17/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Stay away from the Vue. We have had our Vue for about 18 months and it has sent over 2 months in the shop. 2 front wheel bearings, a strut, front linkage, air conditioner have all been replaced. The drivers and passenger doors and tailgate had to be repainted and we paid the the additional money for the paint and fabric protection. We talked to customer service at Saturn and they told us that the noise it is making now is a lumbering noise that is probably sheet metal flexing when you go over bumps. Nothing they can fix. Incredible! Something is wrong in the front end and it is definitely a safety issue and they won't do anything about it. We need help before bearings go out again!

Favorite Features

Car looks great. Seemed like a great deal but I am really not impressed with the fact that Saturn has not stood behind it.

Suggested Improvements

Saturn should either replace or buy back a vehicle that obviously has a safety issue without a doubt. This car is eating up wheel bearings which could result in a wheel falling off and the still have not resolved the problem. Not impressed with Saturn at all!

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Excellent car!

Written by: Mdewman77 on 09/11/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I really enjoyed our 2007 Saturn Vue. We had it for a year and half but had to get rid of it and trade it in for a van because we now have two kids. We only had a problem with the engine light coming on. It handles horribly in the rain though, be warn! I was in a rainstorm and I had to drive 45 miles just so I didn't slide all over the road. I've had other SUV's and this one handled the worst out of the 3. I hope they fixed it in the 2008 model!

Favorite Features

Our model wasn't the high end, but the seats were very comfortable and enjoyed the heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Work on driving in the rain for the FWD models.

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It's not a Honda

Written by: ch on 09/03/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this vehicle thinking I would keep it for 10 years. I agreed to the sale only because it has a Honda engine. It's been 1 and I'm going back to a Honda or Toyota, even though I'm upside down. Very poor resale, extremely noisy on the road and now 1 year later the brakes are squeaking! USA car - never again

Favorite Features

My daughter loves the DVD player in the headrest, and it did come in handy on a long trip

Suggested Improvements

It's so noisy on the road you can't hear yourself think! Also, the paint is very thin and the car scratches easily.

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Never Again

Written by: Don on 08/04/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Bought brand new in 2007, absolutely worst car I have ever owned. Obvious electrical problems, speakers would work intermittently, dashboard lights flashed off and on. Dealer told me they could find nothing wrong. Shifting not smooth at all. Gas mileage barely 20 in the city, 22 HWY. Manifold leak at 12,000 miles. AC Compressor out at 16,000 miles. This car bears truth to the saying "you get what you pay for". Inexpensive SUV, and shows it. After the compressor went out, I decided I didn't want to see what would happen once the warranty expired at 36,000 miles, and traded it in for a Nissan Xterra. Horrible trade in value. Know 2 other people who own one and not happy either.

Favorite Features

Roomy interior, good cargo space.

Suggested Improvements

Don't even know where to start.

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Love the Vue

Written by: Lynn on 06/20/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had my Vue for over a year and am still totally in love with it, and I drive a lot! I've taken it on many road trips from Florida to Canada and lots of places in between. I travel from VA to TN quite a bit and love the power that I have climbing through the mountains and it seemingly doesn't sacrifice much on gas mileage to do so. My most recent trip took me from central Va, to Central Tn to August, Ga and then back to VA again. Lots of mountanous terrain and I got about 25 miles to the gallon on the whole trip. There is plenty of space and it's a comfortable ride. Love the back as well and the handy compartments for storing things. Would absolutely buy it again.

Favorite Features

The 3 DC outlets, the input for my MP3 player, and the wood look on the interior fixtures.

Suggested Improvements

Reduced cabin noise. I don't know the correct terminology, but when driving the wind causes a little too much noise inside and hearing the folks in the backseat gets a little hard. And I hope they expand the Onstar turn by turn direction technology to accomodate the Saturn Vue.

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A great car!

Written by: Lynn Hrenko on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

This is probably my most favorite car since I started driving 44 years ago! The gas mileage is great as well as the comfort. It is probably the most inexpensive hybrid vehicle on the market. I would buy another if I were doing it today.

Favorite Features

Love the heated seats and the flexibility of the back seat.

Suggested Improvements

I would prefer that it have a spare tire

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Get a load of that VUE

Written by: Robert on 05/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

I'm more about bells-and-whistles than nuts-and-bolts, but this is a very nice ride. After 17 months, I get 28-29mpg, though I just took a 400-mile trip on far less than a tank of gas (I average 410-430mpt, but this time I got over 450). As expected, mpg drops in the dead of winter and summer, with extra heater/AC use. Inside layout is easy, and takes only a minor getting used to (I no longer try to set the cruise control on the steering wheel and end up changing the radio station). Visibility and cargo capacity are quite good. Comfy seats, OnStar and XM are awesome. A couple of minor computer issues, resolved by dealer. And that engine turnoff at stoplights still freaks out passengers.

Favorite Features

XM, cruise control, OnStar, heater/AC effective quickly

Suggested Improvements

You might put some more details in the owner's manual, for things like resetting the oil life. And I do get this "PING!!" from time to time about 3 minutes after turning off the engine. Don't know why.

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Loved my first one and the 2nd

Written by: Steve on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my second Saturn VUE. Both have been the Honda V6 with all wheel drive. This car is great. Very reliable. Great in the snow. Lots of room. Lots of power; I can pass going uphill.

Favorite Features

XM radio, controls on steering wheel, sunroof

Suggested Improvements

Go back to the Honda engine and drive train. You can't beat it.

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Happy owner

Written by: h hetrick on 05/24/2008

Vehicle

2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 4A)

Review

We have owned this greenline for almost a year. It has had two recalls, both of which were very pleasent waits. Great tow vehicle behind our motorhome. Vue carries two med sized dogs and my wife along with three weeks worth of supplies and clothing to our campsites. Fully load and crusing above CA speed limits we still ave. 28 to 32 MPG. Ride is great and steering is dependable in rain and sun. A pleasure to drive on freeways as well as mountain roads. We had a QX4 for 5 tears and the VUE outdoes the QX4 on all accounts excepy offroad. But we knew we were not purchasing a 4 wheel drive. Combining 4WD in the VUE would be a motorhome owners dream car. LOVE this little car. Buy one!

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, perfect size for older couples with the pets and cargo. Great MPG and has faster takeoff than our QX4. Towing on back of motorhome is a breeze.

Suggested Improvements

Wife would like a chicken bar upfront. Sun visors need to be made longer and wider to help reduce sun light. On steep grades the VUE can coast backwards without warning, i.e. as with standard shift vehicles. Mfg a 4WD model.

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