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 on another patch of black; the vehicle slid across the road and hit the embankment head-on. The vehicle went up the embankment and down to the ditch below, where the vehicle landed on the driver's side, where it came to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. Afterwards, the contact and the contact's daughter stopped by the clinic. The contact suffered minor injuries to the chest caused by the seat belt. The contact had bruises across the chest. The contact's daughter was in the front passenger seat, and her head hit the windshield. The daughter sustained a bump on the head, which turned out to be a mild concussion, and some bruises. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The insurance company was notified of the accident. The contact was unsure if the insurance company had declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.Â
The worst 2006 Saturn Vue problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical103
- Airbags93
- Steering29
- Transmission26
- Body19
- Locks17
- Seats15
- Engine14
- Brakes13
- Lights13
- Suspension13
- Fuel system12
- Acceleration9
- Driver assistance7
- Seat belts7
- Visibility6
- Wheels6
- Tires4
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Saturn Vue
Airbag light 53Door locks 25No deployment 12Fire or smoke 8Loss of power 8Power steering loss 8Won't start 8Headlights 7Wipers 6Grinding brakes 5Seat belt 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2006 Saturn Vue mention
B0092 2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Saturn Vue 668
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
2006 Saturn Vue fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-20 | 25-27 | 21-23 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 2006 Saturn Vue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 89,973. The VIN was unavailable.
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 limited resources to get it resolved.
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 stuck or with a dead battery isnt good $300-400 at a gmc to fix this issue I feel personally this should be considered a recall fix
My power steering went out
My car is very rusted out,underneath the body and no one will work on my car because they feel it's a hazard to drive and work on. I went to an iron works shop and mechanic said it's a common problem with Saturn Vue's,I took it back to where I bought it because they knew it before I bought it . All they wanted to do was put me ina sports car,my car is a hazard to drive it plus I have 1 more year to pay for it. Seems like something could be done about this
Stability Bar / Stabilizer Bar broke on the passenger side. Upon going to the salvage yard we found in almost all the same vehicles were broke in the same area on the same passenger side.
Key keep getting stuck in Ignition switch and hard to take the key out the switch.
The ignition was locked and key wouldn't go in, to get it to unstick I put key in as far as it would go and noticed I could start it without the key being fully inserted. This happened a few times before but this was the first time I realized I didn't need the key to be in the ignition to start nor does it need to be in the ignition to drive. I was able to reproduce problem in driveway. I made a video but think only photos can be uploaded
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Questions about the 2006 Saturn Vue
Is the 2006 Saturn Vue reliable?
Owners have filed 300 complaints about the 2006 Saturn Vue, close to a typical Vue model year.
What is the 2006 Saturn Vue year score?
The 2006 Saturn Vue scores 72 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Saturn Vue: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Saturn Vue?
Electrical system, with 103 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is airbags (93).
How many recalls does the 2006 Saturn Vue have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Saturn Vue have the most electrical problems?
The Saturn Vue model years with the most electrical complaints are 2007 (128 complaints), 2003 (124 complaints) and 2006 (103 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Saturn Vue get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Saturn Vue range from 19 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-20 city and 25-27 highway.
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