MYRModel Year Report

2006 Saturn VUE

● Typical for this model
2006 Saturn VUE
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn VUE Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 619 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 169 complaints 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2006: 300 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002167
2003619
2004276
2005169
2006300
2007286
2008406
2009118
20106

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 85 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED WHO REMOVED THE STEERING COLUMN FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120621

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN VUE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND STRUCK A DOG. THE FRONT FENDER AND BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081201

AIR BAGS 25%

25% of complaints: air bags — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251217

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN VUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER STRUCK A DEER. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081209

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN VUE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND STRUCK A DOG. THE FRONT FENDER AND BUMPER WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081201

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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My power steering went out

NHTSA ODI report, 20220412

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240829

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5%

5% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (85 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (29 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2002 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2008 ● 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Saturn VUE reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Saturn VUE is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saturn VUE?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Saturn VUE have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.