2006 Saturn Vue engine problems

Filed Aug 29, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 89,973 miles · PA

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.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NH

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

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Engine · 150,000 miles · OR

Engine goes into 'low power mode' resulting in the vehicle limping along. This can be dangerous because when it goes into this mode no matter how hard you depress the accelerator it goes no more than 5mph. This often occurs just after starting the vehicle. The service engine soon light and the low power mode lights come on.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 1,523 miles · FL

Durning after purchase ... My saturn vue started turning off during driving ... Also turing corner now timing belt has slip away completly stop the car from runing. Or cramping and starting.

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Engine · 74,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle turned on, but did not start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle "jumped time and damaged the engine". The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 116,200 miles · NY

I was pulling out of a parking lot onto a street when I had to stop for oncoming traffic. When I applied my brakes, the engine started racing and the rpms shot up like the accelerator had stuck. The truck started to lurch forward and I had to throw the vehicle in neutral to avoid being hit by oncoming traffic. At first I had thought that maybe my foot had inadvertently slipped partway off the brake onto the accelerator because my boots were wet and slippery from the snow, or that it was because of the extreme cold we were experiencing. I do not believe either was the case because it has happened two other times since then in the span of three weeks, and all at different temperatures and driving conditions. One time I was driving down the road and as I let off the accelerator the vehicle sped up as I was approaching a red light. I had to throw the vehicle in neutral again to avoid an accident. At that time I was probably driving approximately 20 MPH and this occurred on february 26, 2015. The third incident was once again pulling out of a parking lot onto a roadway when the vehicle once again lurched forward as I was applying the brakes and the engine rpms shot up. I believe this incident occurred on march 3, 2015. A check of the accelerator linkage and pedal showed the linkage and pedal to be in excellent condition.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Engine · 84,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power with out warning. The contact mentioned the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000 and current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Engine · 80,202 miles · KY

2006 saturn vue, owned since new; started vehicle 3 days ago, engine sounded loud. When vehicle was driven, a broken, rusty bolt/stud with a nut on it was found on the garage floor with a fair amount of rusty debris. I began inspecting the exhaust system, and found the stud had broken off at a collection point for the two-into-one pipe between the engine and the catalytic converter. On-line search revealed multiple forums with people complaining of similar issues. I do not live in an area with abundant road salt.

Filed Nov 1, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 91,271 miles · GA

Car is 5 speed manual transmission. While shifting stick shift disengaged from shift cable. Unable to get car back in gear. Plastic adjuster p/n 15212802 failed where it mounts to stick shift. Turned on hazards and arm waving warned other drivers of difficulty. Others helped push car out of way. Due to complete failure of part car was not drivable. No way to put car in gear. If happened at high speed results would be possible life threatening.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Engine · 85,000 miles · PA

2006 saturn vue has A/C system leaks in the same location of compressor hose and causes it to break. The hose was replaced last weekend at a pep boys location. I had the same mechanic look at again today and he noticed that the new hose is broken in the exact same location as the previous one.