2006 Saturn VUE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VUE years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 300 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Saturn VUE. That ranks 3rd out of 9 VUE model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (103 complaints, 34%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 6 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 300owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Saturn VUE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 103 | 34% | 80,000 | “ignition switch” (32%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 93 | 31% | 80,500 | “air bag” (48%) | $1,500 |
| Steering | 29 | 10% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 26 | 9% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 6% | 103,200 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 17 | 6% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 15 | 5% | 89,815 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 4% | 71,100 | — | — |
| Suspension | 13 | 4% | 46,571 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 4% | 86,055 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% | 83,615 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 2% | 86,987 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 2% | 72,601 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 2% | 78,496 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% | 54,800 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2% | 79,790 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2% | 51,015 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 2% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 34,301 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 15,149 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 52,145 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Saturn VUE recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Saturn VUE.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed under the 50 MPH speed limit, the vehicle slid on a patch of black ice; the contact was able to correct the vehicle. The contact stated that there was snow on the ground.  Soon afterwards, the vehicle slid…
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road before coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 43,097.
The key can be removed from the vehicle while being driven. Also the ignition doesn't "click" off when vehicle is parked and key is removed causing the battery to drain. There have been several recalls for this issue but not with the 2006 year model. This is a dangerous problem and there are very…
ignition gets stuck with key and locks steering wheel, now it wont shut off all the way to left and kills my battery looks like there has been MANY ignition issues and recalls with saturns which this is pretty important to have working to drive and be safe esp as a female in this world ..getting…
Other Saturn VUE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 VUE | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 VUE | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 VUE | 406 | 3 |
| 2007 VUE | 286 | 0 |
| 2006 | 300 | 0 |
| 2005 VUE | 170 | 0 |
| 2004 VUE | 276 | 2 |
| 2003 VUE | 622 | 1 |
| 2002 VUE | 167 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saturn VUE?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 103 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Saturn VUE?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Saturn VUE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VUE model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.