2006 Saturn Vue problems
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Common 2006 Saturn Vue problems
The Saturn Vue 2006 is known for several common problems that have been reported by owners. One of the most significant issues is related to the engine, with numerous reports of rough idling, misfires, and harsh rattling noises coming from the engine bay. These problems were mainly centered on specific engines, such as the 2.4-liter hybrid engine and the 3.0-liter V6 engine. However, engines like the 2.2-liter EcoTec engine made by GM and the 3.5-liter V6 engine made by Honda were considered more reliable options with fewer reports of engine troubles.
Another common problem with the Saturn Vue 2006 is related to the steering knuckle, which was prone to separating from the control arm, triggering steering issues. This could cause the vehicle to drag to the side, and tie rod fractures were commonly caused by the steering knuckle issue. Although GM recognized this issue and issued a recall to address it, especially for older first-gen Saturn Vue models, steering problems can still pose a significant challenge in controlling the vehicle properly on a straight road.
In addition to engine and steering issues, the Saturn Vue 2006 has also faced complaints about rust and structural problems. Some owners have reported rusted-through front motor mounts, busted mounts due to undue stress, and a rusted frame near the rear wheel. These issues can compromise the safety and longevity of the vehicle, making it essential for potential buyers to thoroughly inspect the undercarriage before purchasing a used Saturn Vue.
Transmission issues are another common problem across Saturn car models, including the Saturn Vue 2006. Erratic shifting has been reported due to problems with the automatic transmission, which can lead to significant repair costs if not addressed promptly.
Lastly, the Saturn Vue 2006 has faced complaints about faulty valve cover gaskets, which can cause oil leakage. This issue is particularly prevalent in models from 2002 to 2004, but it can still affect later models.
In conclusion, the Saturn Vue 2006 has several common problems that potential buyers should be aware of, including engine issues, steering knuckle separation, rust and structural problems, transmission troubles, and faulty valve cover gaskets. Thoroughly inspecting the vehicle and addressing these issues promptly can help ensure a safer and more reliable driving experience.
What are the problems with a 2006 Saturn Vue?
Leaking Engine Valve Cover Gasket
One of the most widely reported 2006 Saturn Vue problems is its faulty engine valve cover gaskets, which tend to develop oil leaks. This issue is also common with the 2002-2003, 2005, and 2008 Saturn Vue.
How many miles will a 2006 Saturn Vue last?
As long as it is properly maintained and body damage taken care of 400 - 500k is not unreasonable. My Saturn developed a cracked head gasket at 300K +.
Does the 2006 Saturn Vue have a Honda engine?
V6 models received Honda's J35S1 engine and Honda transmission. This 3.5 liter engine and 5 speed transmission boosted performance over the prior V-6. It was an important selling point at the time. This V-6 engine was used in the Saturn Vue 2004 to 2007 model years.
Which Saturn Vue has transmission problems?
The 1st generation Vue (2002—2007) has 214 owner complaints, mostly about transmission problems.
2006 Saturn Vue car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Saturn Vue problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Saturn Vue vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Saturn Vue
The NHTSA has received 299 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Saturn Vue. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Saturn Vue vehicles.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-02
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 89,973. The VIN was unavailable.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-28
- VIN: 5GZCZ634X6S
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-08
- VIN: 5GZCZ634X6S
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The key can be removed from the vehicle while being driven. Also the ignition doesn't "click" off when vehicle is parked and key is removed causing the battery to drain. There have been several recalls for this issue but not with the 2006 year model. This is a dangerous problem and there are very limited resources to get it resolved.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-07
- VIN: 5GZCZ53446S
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-04
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GZCZ53486S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: My power steering went out
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-02
- VIN: 5GZCZ63496S
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My car is very rusted out,underneath the body and no one will work on my car because they feel it's a hazard to drive and work on. I went to an iron works shop and mechanic said it's a common problem with Saturn Vue's,I took it back to where I bought it because they knew it before I bought it . All they wanted to do was put me ina sports car,my car is a hazard to drive it plus I have 1 more year to pay for it. Seems like something could be done about this
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: 5GZCZ53426S
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Stability Bar / Stabilizer Bar broke on the passenger side. Upon going to the salvage yard we found in almost all the same vehicles were broke in the same area on the same passenger side.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-01
- VIN: 5GZCZ33D56S
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Key keep getting stuck in Ignition switch and hard to take the key out the switch.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-19
- VIN: 5GZCZ534X6S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The ignition was locked and key wouldn't go in, to get it to unstick I put key in as far as it would go and noticed I could start it without the key being fully inserted. This happened a few times before but this was the first time I realized I didn't need the key to be in the ignition to start nor does it need to be in the ignition to drive. I was able to reproduce problem in driveway. I made a video but think only photos can be uploaded
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-19
- VIN: 5GZCZ53466S
- Components: STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER OFF AND ON AND IT'S HARD TO STEER I LOSE POWER STEERING. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-03
- VIN: 5GZCZ53466S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHEN MAKING A TURN (ANY DIRECTION) OR JUST TURNING STEERING WHEEL THE CAR WILL CUT OFF AND LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. THIS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS OR HIGHWAY WHILE IN MOTION. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-10
- VIN: 5GZCZ23D56S
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-25
- VIN: 5GZCZ23D16S
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVE SOUTHBOUND IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON I-95 DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. I NOTICED A SLIGHT SHAKE IN THE STEERING FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS BEFORE MY VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL TOWARDS THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITH TRACTOR TRAILERS ON BOTH SIDES OF ME. I PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH AND THE BRAKE AND PLACED MY VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW MY VEHICLE DOWN WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-04
- VIN: 5GZCZ33DX6S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AFFECTED . SOME DASH PANEL LIGHTS NOT WORKING & AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-05
- VIN: 5GZCZ63476S
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THIS COMPLAINT IS IN ADDITION TO THE 284 HOWEVER, THIS CONCERNS UNIBODY RUST TO THE FRONT K MEMBER CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE AND FAILING INSPECTION. THE CAR WAS UNDER COATED. ACCORDING TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND BODY SHOP, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. WE CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR. REPAIR ESTIMATES EXCEED $10K. WHAT CAN NHTSA DO TO CORRECT TO CORRECT THIS MFR DEFECT. THE CAR SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH VERY LITTLE USE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-01
- VIN: 5GZCZ43416S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE, 2006 SATURN VUE FOR 2014 AND I WAS TOLD THIS CAN NO LONGER BE FIXED. IT IS A RECAL NUMBER 14506 AND I NEED TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GET THIS REPAIRED. I CAN REMOVE MY KEY WHILE THE IGNITION IS STILL RUNNING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-07
- VIN: 5GZCZ63486S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: PURCHASED 2006 SATURN VUE REDLINE V6 3.5 AWD SUV USED ON FEBRUARY 5, 2019. SURPRISED DAYS LATER & SINCE TO SAFETY CONCERN INVOLVING BODY CONTROL MODULE. WITHOUT WARNING, LEADS TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES & LIGHTS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIGHTING, DOME, HEAD AND BRAKE LIGHTS. SEEMS TO EFFECT ALL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS UNDER CONTROL OF THIS MODULE, UNCERTAIN OF ALL INVOLVED. ASSUME THIS WOULD INCLUDE AIRBAGS AND OTHER SAFETY FEATURES. SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER STEERING LEADS TO POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AT HIGH SPEEDS. INTERNET SEARCHES REVEAL COUNTLESS ENCOUNTERS BY OWNERS TO THIS SAME ISSUE. DURING COLD WEATHER ESPECIALLY, INITIAL START UP OF VEHICLE IN MORNING OR AFTER EXTENDED (FEW HOURS) PARKED, LEADS TO LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER, 3 MINUTES AFTER START UP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEEMS POSSESSED. ALL LIGHTS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FLASH FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. AFTER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, BELIEVE CODE IS P0685. SEEMS TO INDICATE PCM. ALSO CAUSES LOSS OF POWER AFTER DRIVING FOR PERIOD OF TIME. I HAVE PERSONALLY LOST POWER STEERING AND ELECTRICAL POWER AT 65 MPH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NO SPEEDOMETER, NO ANYTHING. NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, NARROWLY AVOIDING HEAD ON COLLISION WITH CEMENT MEDIAN DIVIDER. CANNOT BELIEVE THERE IS NO RECALL! CANNOT BELIEVE THERE HAS BEEN NO FIX FOR OWNERS WITHOUT COST. WHAT WILL THIS TAKE? DEATH OF AN OWNER?
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-25
- VIN: 5GZCZ23D86S
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ON MY 2006 SATURN VUE I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT BREAKING SYSTEM. PLUS THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE BREAKING SYSTEM WITH LESS THAN 44,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM THAT THERE NO WARNING SYSTEM ON IT AT ALL. THE VEHICLE JUST STOP AND WOULD NOT GO AT ALL. IT JUST STOP DEAD. LUCKILY I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THIS HAPPEN, BECAUSE I WAS JUST GOING AND IT JUST STOP COMPLETE AND WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. TO ME THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. I FOUND OUT THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT THESE ISSUE WITH THE BREAKING SYSTEM DO NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM EITHER. THAT IT INVOLVES VEHICLES FROM 2004 -2009. BECAUSE OF THEM USING CHEAPER PRODUCTS.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-22
- VIN: 5GZCZ23D863
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THIS HAPPEN ON 2 DIFFERENT DATE. THE FIRST THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 39,111 MILES ON VEHICLE ON 8/14/2018. THEN THE THING THAT HAPPEN IS THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED AND WOULD NOT GO AT ALL. ENGINE WOULD RUN BUT WOULD MOVE UNTIL IT COOLED OFF THEN IT DID IT AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM WAS THE ENTIRE FRONT BREAKING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF FAULTY PRODUCTS USED. BRAKE ROTORS, BRAKE CALIPERS, HOSES AND ALL FLUIDS. THE THAT DID NOT WORK TOOK ANOTHER 2 WEEKS FOR THEM REDO THEM AGAIN BECAUSE ON GOING PROBLEMS HAS BEEN GOING WITH 2004-2009 SATURN'S. WHICH COST ME AROUND $1214.59.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-28
- VIN: 5GZCZ53426S
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I BROUGHT MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC WHO THOUGHT I NEEDED MOTOR MOUNTS. IT TURNS OUT THAT MY WHOLE FRAME IS RUSTED. IT CANNOT BE FIXED. I'M LUCKY THE ENGINE DIDN'T FALL OUT. EVERYTHING IS ELSE IS WORKING FINE AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN SELL IT. IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-11
- VIN: 5GZCZ33D56S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN VUE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM ALL FOUR DOORS AND THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, TWO SMALL LOCK ICONS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EAST HILLS CHEVROLET OF FREEPORT (42 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, FREEPORT, NY 11520), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-31
- VIN: 5GZCZ33D96S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BURNING SMOKE EMISSIONS AND A BURNING ODOR FROM THE STEERING WHEEL / STEERING COLUMN AREA WHERE THE WIPERS AND SIGNAL LIGHT/HIGHBEAM HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ARE CONNECTED. THE SMOKE EMISSIONS AND THE BURNING ODOR APPEARED TO BE TRIGGERED BY THE TURNING SIGNALS OR FROM ACTIVATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS. FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED; HOWEVER, THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SHUT OFF. EVENTUALLY, THE CAR BATTERY DIED; BUT THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE; HEADLIGHTS WERE FINALLY EXTINGUISHED WITH DISCONNECTION OF BATTERY CABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-01
- VIN: 5GZCZ53406S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF MY SATURN VUE 2006. SINCE I ACQUIRED THE VEHICLE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WHILE THE VEHICLES IS: RUNNING, STATIONARY OR DRIVING, IN-GEAR OR NOT. I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT OF THIS AS A UNIQUE FEATURE (IT'S BEEN SURPRISINGLY HELPFUL!). TODAY I SAW SOMETHING ABOUT A "GM IGNITION SWITCH RECALL" (NO, I DON'T LIVE UNDER A ROCK, I JUST MISSED THIS). I ENTERED MY VIN AND IT DIDN'T COME BACK WITH A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH IT, SO THIS MIGHT NOT EVEN BE AN ISSUE? I JUST WANT TO BE CERTAIN IN CASE THIS IS A DANGEROUS "FEATURE". THANK YOU FOR CHECKING FOR ME!
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-16
- VIN: 5G2C2634665
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TAMARA RECALL. THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STOPPED LATCHING WHEN CLOSED. WHEN DRIVING, THE DOOR WILL RANDOMLY SWING OPEN. THE LATCH TO LOCK THE DOOR HAS TO BE MANUALLY TUNED AND THEN THE DOOR HAS TO BE HELD IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE TO LATCH.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-03
- VIN: 5GZCZ63426S
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
Negative 2006 Saturn Vue car reviews
Positive 2006 Saturn Vue car reviews
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I'm so happy with my VUE! It's still early days, but I'm really pleased with my purchase. I was looking for a car that could comfortably fit my family, while also being fuel efficient for my daily commute. The VUE ticks both boxes, with a spacious cabin and an efficient engine that gets around 32 miles to the gallon (and that's with a 5 speed manual transmission!). The dealership was also a breath of fresh air, with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere that made the whole experience stress-free.
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Congratulations on your new Saturn VUE! It's great to hear that you find it to be a high-performing vehicle. While there are a few things that you don't like about it, such as the noise level and the position of the door locks, it's wonderful to hear that you love everything else about it. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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The engine was replaced by a certified mechanic 2 years ago and has only been driven for 12,000 miles since then. It has the potential to go up to 100,000 miles before it rusts out. Three out of four wheel bearings have been replaced and the brakes and tires are in good condition, having been recently serviced. Although the air conditioning needs re-charging and the rear wiper motor has stopped working, these are minor problems. This car is very dependable and even has a trailer hitch for light weight aluminum boats. It has been serviced by experienced mechanics and has been driven only 5-6,000 miles a year by a retiree.
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This SUV is incredibly reliable and of very good quality! The only issue I've had was with the battery dying. Overall, it's the best vehicle I've ever owned!
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I'm really enjoying my new Saturn VUE. It's sporty yet spacious enough to carry people and things around. I recently switched from my 2000 Mustang to the VUE and I'm loving all the extra space. I considered the Honda CR-V, which is supposed to be similar, but it's actually smaller and lower to the ground than the VUE. Despite being a 4-cylinder, it has good pick up and is extremely smooth. I plan to continue dealing with Saturn in the future.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2006 Saturn Vue problems:
2006 Saturn Vue Problems and Complaints - 9 Issues
Top 2006 Saturn Vue Problems · Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue · Transmission Fault and/or Check Engine Light With Code P0716, P0776, P0717, P0777, ...
Electrical Problems on Saturn Vue? — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
Jul 11, 2009 ... 2: Instrument gauges not working or bouncing around. 3: Radio blinking off. 4: Turn signals don't work. 5: Turn signal activation disengages ...
Saturn Vue 2006 Idle Issue: Q&A on Engine Replacement Cost ...
Feb 3, 2013 ... To check for vacuum leaks, idle the engine cold and spray short burst of starting fluid on all vacuum and PCV hoses and the intake gaskets and ...
Saturn Vue Reliability and Common Problems - In The Garage with ...
Aug 3, 2023 ... One of the most widely reported 2006 Saturn Vue problems is its faulty engine valve cover gaskets, which tend to develop oil leaks. This issue ...
Common 2006 Saturn Vue Problems: Shuddering & Transmission ...
Oct 28, 2009 ... I have the shuddering problem in my 2006 Saturn Vue 2WD. I have read that it comes from a bad torque converter clutch.
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Are you having problems with your 2006 Saturn Vue?
Gerard Spinka 2024-11-11
I am confident in my assessment that my Saturn SL1 was a reliable car, with only one issue occurring in its sixth year of use. However, my Vue, which I purchased new in December 2005, has already experienced the same problem twice in just two years. Despite taking it to the shop, the issue remains unresolved and I am left feeling frustrated. In addition, I have noticed other issues such as a feeling of instability when driving on the highway and a lack of heat in the driver's seat. As an expert in this matter, I believe it is important to address these issues promptly and effectively.
Monserrat Heathcote 2024-09-23
I had a previous VUE before purchasing this one. Unfortunately, it was involved in an accident that was not my fault and was totaled. However, I was impressed with the safety features of the VUE as I survived the accident with only minor injuries. That experience made me feel confident in purchasing another VUE, which is a 2006 model. Although I have had some issues with things falling off and interior stains, I still appreciate the car. If I had the chance to go back, I would choose the V6, leather seats, and AWD instead of the basic model. Overall, I recommend the VUE for its safety features and reliability.
Dennis Reichel 2024-08-20
It's great to hear that you have a dependable car! I understand that you bought it used from a dealer on the east side of Detroit and it originated in Kalkaska, MI. When you first bought it, there was a wobble in the front, but your mechanic was able to fix it by removing a few parts. That's fantastic news!
Albin Bernier 2024-07-29
In the first few months, I experienced some issues with the computer module, resulting in a loss of power in the vehicle. Fortunately, the warranty covered the $100.00 repair cost. Additionally, there was a squeaking noise in the front end, which was also covered by the warranty for $100.00. The front left wheel bearing and the rear right wheel bearing also required repairs, each costing $100.00. Although the computer module malfunctioned again, causing the truck to remain on until the battery died, I was able to get $100.00 back from the $400.00 repair cost. Currently, I am fixing the front rotors myself. I have noticed that the service department does not inquire about warranty coverage until after requesting a signature for the total repair cost.
Federico Veum 2024-07-03
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the 2006 V-6 car that my wife and I love to drive. While we appreciate the 250 hp Honda engine, we have noticed that the interior design could use some improvement. As someone who is 6'3, I find it difficult to get comfortable on long road trips as there is nowhere to put my legs. Additionally, the curved floor makes it hard to rest my feet in a normal position. However, we still think it's a great car to ride in overall!