Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2007 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2007 VUE.
The brackets welded to the frame of the vehicle holding the steering knuckle/subframe together was designed in a very poor way. This design issue causes the vehicle to collect excess moisture in a way that is difficult if not impossible to drain, resulting in eventual rust build up in this area of the vehicle at an increased rate. Additionally, this section of the frame did not use thick enough steel, resulting in this bracket rusting off much quicker than the age of this vehicle should allow. This resulted in the engine dropping about an inch and a half, damage to the suspension, gasket and valve cover leaks, damaged wheel hubs, and general inoperability of the vehicle due to unsafe conditions created. It's unsafe driving condition has been confirmed by the lead mechanics at our gm dealership, and is currently undergoing inspection by geico for a possible total loss claim. No indications were given other than excessive wear on the wheel hubs shortly before the engine dropped and the corner of the frame rusted/broke off. We live in a salt state yes, but the poor design of this frame is to blame and should be recalled for total replacement by the manufacturers due to the incredible safety risk that this poses to the public.
Lower contol arm left rear suspention,pulled out of mount. Body rusted and main component pulled out causing loss of control .
Cars shakes at speeds above 50.
Driving along at highway speeds had to avoid hitting a vehicle after being cut off. This resulted in using greater than usual brake forceat that moment, heard pop noise which came from rear of vehicle then vehicle veered to right at the same instant steering wheel started to move clockwise and counter clockwise rapidly. Had to bring vehicle under 35 mph to get steering under control (almost lost control into cement barrier) when trying to accelerate back to speed limit vehicle vibrated violently for almost 2 miles until I was able to get off highway. When braking on off ramp vehicle veered to right ! later that day had vehicle checked and tech found rear subframe bolt had lost its head (literally) appeared to be badly rusted below depth of subframe. . Bolt was replaced and alignment checked,two days later left front wheel locks when coming to stop or when brakes are pumped 2-3 applications. Had front pads and rotors replaced brakes flushed. ,rear brakes checked and serviced. No indication of sticking calipers or flex hose issues. . Vehicle has also experienced un explained wide open throttle when accelerator pedal is depressed more than 50 percent. Nearly rear ended another vehicle when wot occurred. These issues along with ignition switch problem have drained my pocketbook. Never have I encountered this many serious safety issues with any of my previous vehicles which I owned. .