2006 Saturn Vue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 300 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Saturn Vue. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (103), Air Bags (93), Steering (29).
Key takeaways
- 300 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 103 | 34% |
| Air Bags | 93 | 31% |
| Steering | 29 | 10% |
| Power Train | 26 | 9% |
| Structure | 19 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 17 | 6% |
| Seats | 15 | 5% |
| Suspension | 13 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Saturn VUE 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2025-12-17
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. The contact stated that there was snow on the ground. Soon afterwards, the vehicle slid on another patch of bla...
Power Train,engine - filed 2024-08-29
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 inde...
Air Bags - filed 2023-09-11
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. The failure mileage was 43,097.
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More for the 2006 Saturn Vue
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.