I have automatic door locks. They lock after I shift out of park. I started to leave my yard the realized I forgot something in my home. Proceeded to park. Got the item and tried to put it in the drivers side back seat and the back door would not open either from out side nor the inside. So that is where it is to date. Car in my yard sitting still.
2006 Saturn Vue: doors won't lock, open or latch
25 of the 300 complaints about the 2006 Saturn Vue describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
My cars hubcaps have fell off several times and j can't find a size that fits 2 of them so I don't have any. My ignition switch gets stuck while parked and I've been locked out if my car several times. There are times where it won't turn at all and I have to lock the steering wheel and try to jiggy the key forever. The key doesn't turn all the way to the off switch and the key can be removed while driving. Now my passenger side door won't up. I use the key to unlock the door and the thing pops up but the door won't open and since I only have one door with a key hole all the other doors stay locked as well. So I've spent hundreds on locksmiths or I have to keep pulling the handle or banging on the door or my husband pushes the door an shakes the entire car. This is embarrassing and frustrating as well as dangerous since j can't lock my doors. Sometimes when I leave the doors unlocked they lock on their own after I walk away. I have to crawl through the passengers side door to get in when the drivers door won't open. This car has a mind of its own!
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.
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.
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.
On 1-19-2015 I started my car (after it had been sitting for 2 days/it was very cold) and the exterior lights, interior lights, dashboard, radio, blinker signals, all began flashing. It would stop for a second and start again, during this time the car seemed like it was going to conk out, but didn't. This went on for about 5 minutes. When I pressed the gas pedal the flashing would go faster. Also the seat controls and door locks would not work. After about 5 minutes it stopped and the car was fine. That same thing has happened roughly 4-5 more times, lasting 5-10 minutes each time. The car has only stopped running 1 time (luckily in front of home) and started fine the next day. Took video and went to local mechanic. They checked the battery and alternator (both fine-no $ charge), also checked recalls for car (nothing). Told me to go to dealership or electrical mechanic. Thought perhaps the alarm system, due to flashing. After going online, I have found alot of people that have had the same problem and it is not cheap to fix. This vehicle needs to be recalled to have the problem fixed. I could cause a severe, deadly accident if this happened while driving, also the doors would be locked because they lose power.
The door latches are failing intermittently and the doors will not close. We have had to tie the back doors closed with rope to prevent them from opening while driving. I've seen a recall for this on the 2008 models, what about the 2006 models?
Able to take key out of the ignition while driving. Bells go off opposite of what they should; when key is out after car is parked the alarm rings when door is opened. Passenger airbag reads off always. Passenger rear door will not close unless using extreme forse.
The passenger rear door latch doesn't always keep door shut. It is an intermittent problem. Little unnerving tamaking a turn and the door fly's open. Until I get it to the shop for repairs it is strapped from the inside and duct taped on the outside. I have seen several complaints and wondering if there will be a recall for this.
Bought a 2006 saturn vue in 2008. Within a year, had problems: ignition switch/key. Does not function as it should with the key turning in the ignition switch. Replaced tumbler. Worked for awhile. It broke again. For both times it takes anywhere from 5 - 15 minutes every time to get the key to turn the vehicle on in the ignition switch. I am a 60+ year old woman who works nights. If I have to leave an area quickly for my own safety, I cannot do so. The AC fan shuts off as soon as the exterior car temp reaches 100 degrees. Had that fixed two years ago. But the problems persisted. Now the AC only blows warm air when and if the fan works. Door locks: keys function inconsistently. Passenger side door does not allow me to lock all doors, which it once did. Fob: functions inconsistently despite battery replacement. Windows; do not close all the way, allowing rain and air in. Steering wheel: shakes. Had it fixed. Shakes again between 60-70 MPH. I am fed up with this car. Will never buy another american made car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn vue. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door lock failed. The latch did not lock and was unable to unlatch while it was locked. The contact mentioned that on one occasion, the door flew open while the contact drove with a passenger in the rear seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
For no reason the front passenger door will not open...power locks all work...just the inside and outside door handles don't open the door.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2006 Saturn Vue door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2006 Saturn Vue?
25 of 300 owner complaints about the 2006 Saturn Vue (8%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Saturn Vue?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Saturn Vue
Airbag light 53No deployment 12Fire or smoke 8Loss of power 8Power steering loss 8Won't start 8Headlights 7Wipers 6Grinding brakes 5Seat belt 5
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