Complaints
433
Crashes
28
Fires
12
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Saturn Vue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#185 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:98,439 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:5
#276 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:113,564 mi
Crash-related:12
Fires:1
#329 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:109,776 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Saturn Vue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 85 | 5 | 5 | 98,439 mi | |
| Airbags | 76 | 12 | 1 | 113,564 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 29 | 1 | — | 109,776 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | — | — | 91,867 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 15 | — | 1 | 69,419 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 | 3 | — | 52,449 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 14 | 2 | — | 78,493 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 1 | — | 158,726 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | 2 | 108,905 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 10 | 1 | — | 38,770 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 9 | — | 1 | 69,917 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | — | 95,808 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 85,898 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 85,949 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 80,590 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 71,434 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 114,818 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 59,850 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 83,528 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 75,250 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 108,884 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
85
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Avg Miles
98,439
Airbags
76
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Avg Miles
113,564
Steering Defects
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,776
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,867
Latches / Locks
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,419
Air Bags:Frontal
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,449
Seat-Related Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,493
Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,726
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
108,905
Electrical System:Ignition
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,770
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,917
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,808
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,898
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,949
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,590
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,434
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,818
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,850
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,528
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,250
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,884
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Saturn Vue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Saturn Vue reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Saturn Vue has 433 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 85 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Saturn Vue?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (85 complaints, avg 98,439 mi); Airbags (76 complaints, avg 113,564 mi); Steering Defects (29 complaints, avg 109,776 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Saturn Vue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,327 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Saturn Vue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Saturn Vue include 28 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Saturn Vue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Saturn Vue as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Saturn Vue?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saturn Vue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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