2006 Saturn VUE
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.
- Complaints
- 300
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 300 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 622 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 170 |
| 2006 | 300 |
| 2007 | 286 |
| 2008 | 406 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
36% · 108 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and switch.
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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, 2012-06-21
Also filed under Exterior lighting
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, 2008-12-01
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
31% · 93 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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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, 2025-12-17
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, 2008-12-09
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-11
Steering
10% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
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My power steering went out
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-12
Power train
10% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing driveline and automatic transmission.
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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, 2024-08-29
Structure
6% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 108 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 93 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 30 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Saturn VUE have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-06 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.