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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G8AJ55F97Z134601 · Checked Oct 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 48

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1G8AJ55F97Z•••••• 2007 Saturn VUE

This build draws 13.8× more complaints than the average 2007 Saturn VUE build (48 vs 3).

48on this build
233on the model
67builds in total
3involved a crash
Most reported Steering 21 Electrical System 14 Fuel/propulsion System 7 Fuel System 5

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Steering crash Oct 2016
Loss of power steering again. This will be my third recall replacement part. Power steering has failed and repaired by 2 gm dealerships. Gm suggested for safety reasons towing car would be advised but guess who has to pay for the towing me not gm who manufacturer unsafe…
Air Bags crash Aug 2015
Vehicle was stopped at a traffic light and was struck from behind by another vehicle. This propelled said vehicle into a third vehicle (directly in front of the reference vehicle) also stopped at the traffic light. The resulting collision caused major front end damage to the…
Electrical System Mar 2020
I need to know why your system shows no recalls for my vehicle using the VIN number, but has (7) recalls if I use year/make/model, the system should allow me to run the VIN, see all recalls, and even report with proof if the recall is complete, like a check list. Your system is…
Unknown Or Other May 2019
Recalls not shown for vehicle at https://www.NHTSA.gov recalls not shown for vehicle at https://my.gm.com/recalls I want to know why auto zone is showing 19 recalls (attached) on this vehicle yet the dealer has no record of these recalls, nor does the national highway traffic…
Fuel/propulsion System Oct 2016
Entire fuel line from gas tank to engine needs to be replaced due to corrosion/rust. Gas is leaking near rear drivers side rear tire from fuel line. Material used for gas line should be non corrosion. My vehicle had fuel tank module recall done 12 months ago and now fuel lines…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G8AJ55F97Z134601 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.