2006 Saturn Vue body problems

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Body · 71,000 miles · NY

This complaint is in addition to the 284 however, this concerns unibody rust to the front k member causing safety issue and failing inspection. The car was under coated. According to my local mechanic and body shop, this is a known problem. We cannot drive the car. Repair estimates exceed $10k. What can the federal safety agency do to correct to correct this mfr defect. The car sits in my driveway with very little use.

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Body · 106,400 miles · FL

I brought my car to my mechanic who thought I needed motor mounts. It turns out that my whole frame is rusted. It cannot be fixed. I'm lucky the engine didn't fall out. Everything is else is working fine and now I can't even sell it. It seems that this is clearly a defect.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. While driving 60 MPH, an abnormal clicking noise was heard from all four doors and the interior dome light remained illuminated. In addition, when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, two small lock icons displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to east hills chevrolet of freeport (42 east sunrise highway, freeport, ny 11520), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · Body · 107,044 miles · NC

Tamara recall. The back driver's side door stopped latching when closed. When driving, the door will randomly swing open. The latch to lock the door has to be manually tuned and then the door has to be held in the closed position and locked from the inside to latch.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Body · 142,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. After entering the vehicle, the driver's door would not close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 108,000 miles · TN

On the first start of the day, at or below 24 degrees f, the interior items flash on and off until the electrical system warmed up. I also learned that if the ignition was on for about 3 minutes it was the same as if it was running. I live in nashville and for the last 3 years it only occurred when the outside temp was 24 degrees or below. The flashing on and off of the lights and equipment is the body control module protecting them when the charge rate is too high. It was considered an intermittent problem and who can troubleshoot at or below 24 degrees? A month ago (july) it started all the time, no flashing, no steering, no dash instruments, etc. Longer story short with the plug removed from the alternator (it controls the field voltage through the ECM/PCM) the alternator was still putting out 18.5 volts. This definitely should not occur but something was bad wrong inside the alternator. It was boiling the acid out of the battery too. Once the alternator was removed (bench checked failed) and replaced it all went away. It will be interesting to see what happens when the weather gets below 24 degrees again. This alternator is manufactured by gm, is discontinued and no longer available from gm. Only remanufactured units from china are available at the aftermarket parts stores. There is no troubleshooting procedure in the maintenance manual for this problem. The alternator plug can be disconnected without any disassembly. This was the second failure of the alternator on this vue the first occurred at 87,000 miles. It seems there is a design flaw in the components of this alternator.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Body · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. The contact stated that the rear driver side door failed to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Body · 114,084 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. The contact stated that the front driver side door would not open. After using the key to open the vehicle, the door remained locked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,084.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Body · 98,000 miles · CA

When I got the vehicle the doors were all properly working and opening and closing just fine. One day my passenger door stopped opening I have 2 kids and in case of a emergency I will not be able to open the door for them this should be a recall due to the safety issues

Filed Jun 20, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 77,000 miles · TX

Door latch failure rear passenger door will not unlock, door stuck closed. Lock mechanism failure. This is a hazard as it makes it so children can not escape a vehicle in the event of an accident. This should be recalled just as the 2008 model has been. This appears to be a common saturn problem as stated on the saturn fans discussion groups.