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2007 Saturn VUE FWD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 VUE FWD.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2007 Saturn VUE FWD is a compact SUV built on GM’s short‑wheelbase platform and powered by a front‑wheel‑drive layout that relies on a 4.5‑quart oil capacity with 5W‑20 API‑specified fluid, paired with a smooth‑shifting automatic five‑speed transmission; its EPA ratings of 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and a combined 19 mpg reflect the modest efficiency expected of a vehicle of its class. While the model’s fuel economy and drivetrain are respectable, the year’s reliability profile shows a relatively low incidence of serious issues—312 total owner complaints, primarily centered on the electrical system, and no manufacturer recalls—positioning the 2007 VUE as a solid, if unremarkable, point in Saturn’s SUV lineage where durability is adequate but not exemplary.

Model year2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12582255. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12582255 alt 12580255
Engine air filter	22676970
Spark plug	12582002 alt 12681663
Front wiper blades	22703507 alt 95479597
Serpentine belt	12581696 alt 12629347
Thermostat	12622410 alt 12581519
Cabin air filter	19210362 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	181.5 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Curb weight	3208 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.8
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	DEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	181 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	10 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	151 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.00 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185-205 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195-205 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	65.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-60

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	136 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.020 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 75

74 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 125

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	155 degrees.	155 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	29 ft. lbs.	29 ft. lbs
2	51 ft. lbs.	51 ft. lbs
3	72

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

8 ft. lbs., step 2: 16

8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2007 Saturn VUE FWD lead in one area — the electrical system, 80 of 312 reports (26%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 11 of the reports describe a crash and 6 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

818

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

312

Owner complaints

11 involved a crash · 6 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 312 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System80

Air Bags61

Power Train12

Steering10

Engine9

Steering,Electrical System9

Unknown Or Other9

Electrical System,Air Bags7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 818 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIC5650M	2025-08-06	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C	2025-07-18	Unknown Or Other	This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R	2025-05-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 12582255 Engine air filter 22676970 Spark plug 12582002 Front wiper blades 22703507

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 VUE FWD take?

4.5 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 VUE FWD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the VUE FWD get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.