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2006 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 204 repairs.
2006 Saturn VUE repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 161 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| Saturn VUE in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011126000 mi | Replaced right wheel bearings | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200716120 mi | Door seal improperly installed | ||
| Oct 200728520 mi | Power door lock switch | ||
| Nov 200729140 mi | Both doors cracked (Polymer Panels) | ||
| Dec 200731000 mi | repaired cracked polymer panels on both front doors | ||
| Jan 200833480 mi | Faulty RDM, ordered part to repair. Leaking gasket at rear causing water to fill license plate light. | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201084000 miUS $326 | Transmission pan and transmission fluid - both replaced. Pan had leaked and lost all fluid. | ||
| Saturn VUE in California, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 201190000 miUS $100 | broken sway bar link on passenger side. Replaced both links and sway bar as it was also damaged while replacing sway bar and links I believe dealership technician damaged one of the pipes that connects to the ehxaust manifold. Dealership classifed problem as present in car when broght in it was not car did not have issue before visit | ||
| Jul 2011100000 mi | slow shift between gears. computer reprogramed and replaced torque converter | ||
| Aug 2013135800 miUS $250 | Replaced starter | ||
| Jul 2014147500 miUS $1100 | Lower control arms, ball joints, inner and outter tie rods, struts and strut mounts, sway bar links and bushings, rear shocks cv joints. | ||
| Oct 2014150800 miUS $700 | Motor mounts-replaced Timing belt tensioner failed | ||
| Feb 2015155000 miUS $300 | Left bearing starting humming dried out unit replaced both sides | ||
| Oct 2015165000 miUS $350 | replaced alternator | ||
| Mar 2016169000 miUS $180 | Car misfiring replaced spark plugs and coils have ordered O2 sensors as well | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201031000 mi | Ignition cylinder taken apart and lubricated due to the cylinder binding(Hard to start vehicle). EVAP Canister replaced due to small leak. Ignition cylinder taken apart and lubricated due to the cylinder binding(Hard to start vehicle). EVAP Canister replaced due to small leak. | ||
| Saturn VUE in South Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012167000 miUS $95 | Replaced freon and leakfinder. | ||
| Saturn VUE in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Aug 200813000 mi | Replaced left and right, front strut upper bearings. | ||
| Saturn VUE in California, United States May 2008 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 200963000 miUS $50 | Windshield washer pump did not work. Actually did not need replacing, the intake screen was clogged in the tank. Removed, cleaned replaced and works fine. | ||
| Aug 201385000 mi | Never really had a problem with it. Some random emissions codes were popping, but reset made it go away. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 200844020 mi | Transmission slip at torque converter at 1400 rpm | ||
| Nov 200847740 mi | Lingering check engine light after startup. Mechanic reported 4 misfire codes. Problem was present when vehicle was picked up. | ||
| Mar 200951460 mi | Radio failed and was replaced. Cross over gasket was leaking coolant and was replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Oct 200958900 mi | Grinding noise in wipers traced to wiper transmission, which was replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| May 201062580 miC $685 | Wheel bearings and radio failure Radio would not accept change of time. This is the second unit to be replaced in as many years | ||
| Aug 201062620 mi | Radio would not play CD despite being replaced only two months prior. This is the third radio for this vehicle | ||
| Dec 201070680 miC $180 | Flange pipe required reattachment. | ||
| Saturn VUE in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201029884 mi | front left wheel bearing making loud noise, had it replaced under warranty. left front wheel bearing | ||
| Feb 201139040 miC $67 | A bolt sheared off the exhaust due to rust and stress. Went to the dealership and they said that's what happened. There was some extra noise when the engine was started and accelerating. Took it to a muffler shop instead to fix. Cheaper. | ||
| Oct 201145260 mi | Heated driver seat stopped working. Dealer said it would cost quite a bit to fix it so decided not to Fix. | ||
| Jul 201475100 miC $67 | Airconditioning wasn't cooling. Went to get an estimate. There's a leak in the compressor. Cost to replace is around $1600. Decided not to fix. | ||
| Jul 201587400 miC $1300 | Needed a new ac compressor | ||
| Aug 201588400 miC $550 | The alternator stopped charging the battery. Car battery light came on and eventually stopped running. Had it towed to a shop. | ||
| Feb 201693780 miC $900 | Engine was cranking but wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealership. The PCM wasn't responding. Put in a used one. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201471300 mi | The key keeps getting stuck in the ACC position which would not allow the car to be turned on our even completely off-the battery kept having to be disconnected. Something in the "gear box" area causing the fault. Temp fix is to jam shifter into park. | ||
| Nov 201467000 miUS $475 | Front right boot was cracked and oil spilling out onto car. Right Axle (CV joint, Boot, etc.) Replaced with new parts, $375. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201497000 miUS $600 | the watertight seal for the cars computer had failed and caused corrosion on terminals and ultimately fried the computer. GM doesn't make this part any more so it had to be obtained from a junk yard and they kept sending the wrong part. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 200720000 mi | passenger side window motor replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 200827000 mi | rear window wiper motor replaced under warranty. No other repairs since this. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2007 - May 2021 | |||
| Dec 2017156000 miUS $1200 | Valve adjustment | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2014114080 miC $140 | One piston seized on front driver side caliper. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201368000 miUS $600 | Knocking noise from left front strut when steering turned to the max. In various trips replaced, shock, spring and finally replaced the entire unit. After previous repair, noticed a dull knocking from same front strut. Went to Midas, found stress cracks in ball bearing plate. Added grease to beings. Noise gone so far. | ||
| Feb 201469100 miUS $170 | Second shop believes the first place didn't do the repair right, found the issue and fixed it. Replaced compression ring in upper strut mount. | ||
| Nov 201473000 miUS $280 | Egr valve replacement. Also oil change. Driver side for cable release snapped | ||
| Nov 201581000 miUS $450 | Replaced rear break cylinder | ||
| Apr 201684200 miUS $475 | Replace front engine mount | ||
| May 201792235 miUS $455 | Replaced ac blower and resistor | ||
| Apr 201897000 miUS $768 | Replaced both front strut systems. Driver's side for second time. Suspect initial front driver side strut was not brand new when it was replaced | ||
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Apr 201242000 miUS $100 | Sunroof motor | ||
| Dec 201798000 miUS $700 | Timing belt | ||
| Aug 2018103000 miUS $75 | Coolant leak if radiator hose | ||
| Saturn VUE in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013121000 miUS $650 | Brake hose collapsed,fried rotor and pads, had to rebuild system | ||
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 200980000 miUS $100 | Replaced rear wheel bearing hub. | ||
| Aug 2014121000 miUS $1900 | Replaced compressor, dryer, condenser coil, system recharge Replaced two oxygen sensors | ||
| Mar 2018136000 miUS $100 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Bought replacement part from RockAuto online. | ||
| Jun 2018137000 miUS $200 | Replaced front rotors and brake pads. Also bled brakes and ran new brake fluid through all brake cylinders, | ||
| Jun 2019138000 miUS $200 | Replaced alternator, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. | ||
| Dec 2019138000 miUS $150 | Replaced broken driver's side vent glass. No idea what caused it. Just spotted it one morning. No one had broken into the car. I was mowing with my riding lawnmower the afternoon before and may have thrown a piece of gravel at it. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Florida, United States May 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jun 200932000 mi | ABS & TC light illuminated. Dealer replaced left rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201376200 miUS $32 | work done myself: replaced drivers rear ABS sensor. also checked/lubricated both rear brakes. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Feb 2007 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jun 200718000 mi | IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER DEFECTIVE. UNABLE TO TURN KEY TO START. WAS MORE PRONOUNCED, UNABLE TO TURN, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ROTATED TO A LOCK POSITION. DEALER REPLACED CLYINDER, IGNITION LOCK (PART#15841209) TROUBLE FREE SINCE 6/11/2007 | ||
| Jan 200823000 mi | Mileage @ time of service: 22,975. Grind type noise from front...mostly when cold outside. Very pronounced when backing up and suddenly hitting the brakes. Technician verified noise from strut bearing plates. Replaced both front upper bearing plates | ||
| Saturn VUE in Louisiana, United States Apr 2007 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 200812000 mi | Seat back foam cushion wore through and damaged leather/suede seat cover. | ||
| Nov 200917900 miUS $20 | Power door lock switch failed due to water incursion from heavy rain with window momentarily opened. | ||
| Jun 201021000 miUS $50 | Replaced front sway bar links with improved greaseable links. | ||
| Sep 201756000 miUS $45 | Replaced turn signal switch | ||
| Jan 201858000 miUS $40 | Replaced front sway bar links because of noise. | ||
| Saturn VUE in California, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2007 | |||
| Jun 20067200 mi | Airbag light coming on while driving with no passengers and Passenger airbag repeatedly turning on/off while driving with an adult passenger. | ||
| Apr 200726000 mi | Airbag warning light would come on randomly when I was driving with no passengers. Also, the airbag warning light would come on and the passenger airbag would turn on and off while driving with someone in front passenger seat. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Feb 2006 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 200614 mi | Reattached foam strip to rear hatch. Realigned trim around the radio. Lubed pivot point for brake pedal to stop squeek. | ||
| Jan 200717 mi | Repaired the driver side seat heater. Replaced the strut mount assembly to fix a creaking sound. Replaced radio receiver assembly. Replaced the tint on the front windows due to moulding, also replaced the moulding causing the issue. | ||
| Mar 200719000 mi | During the previous visit to the dealership one of the technicians broke the center console lid. In order to fix it they had to order and replace the whole center console. | ||
| Apr 200829000 mi | The Vue was making a wind, chattering noise around the trailing edge of the front side windows. They replaced both plastic trim pieces that cover the trailing edge of the window and weather stripping to keep this from happening. | ||
| Jun 201163000 mi | The steering column adjustment was loose which would cause the steering wheel to become loose and could slide up and down. I tore appart the steering column and hit the compression fitting with a socket with a hammer. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200714000 mi | Black trim piece on passenger side "B" pillar was peeling. This trip was a three-parter becuse they didn't have the part. The bulb on the temp control knob for the HVAC system burned out. I went in for an oil change, and they ordered a part. Part came in, was wrong, so I had to reschedule. Second trip was wrong part again, so they replaced the entire HVAC cluster. Problem all better. (email 092407) | ||
| Jul 200828749 mi | Visor clip on driver's side broke during vacation. Visor was vibrating and flapping and hit me in the face when I'd open it. The clip that holds the driver's sun visor broke while we were on vacation. The visor would vibrate and konk me in the head when I opened it. It was replaced under warranty on an oil change trip. | ||
| Dec 200831000 mi | Dash cluster had to be replaced-short in the original cluster caused speedometer to read 130 mhp when sitting still, in Park. | ||
| Jan 200935000 mi | Small plastic piece on rear passenger door fell off during trip to Indiana.(small square on rearmost part of door.) | ||
| Feb 200936000 mi | Plastic piece replaced sucessfully. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200824000 mi | Replaced driver door seals. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada Feb 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20069300 mi | Repairs to vehicle include (all before 20,000 km) Front right wheel bearing replaced, both strut top plates replaced, brake caliper pin left due to rattling noise, windshield reset and sealed due to excessive wind noise, driver side rubber window strip re | ||
| Nov 200730380 mi | Excessive noise from windshield area on highway. Trim and silicone around windshield replaced. Repair was successful. Loaner vehicle provided by dealer at no charge. | ||
| Jan 200832860 mi | Lower table bushings and upper strut mount bushings replaced again, 2nd repair on both items. ABS wiring harness required replacement, wires were falling apart. | ||
| Apr 200835960 mi | Upper left strut bearing replaced, manufacturer's defect. Engine pinging and knocking (dealer heard nothing of course and did not attempt any repair). | ||
| Jun 200838440 mi | Creaking noise when turning steering wheel left and right at low speed. Dealer could not duplicate and problem persists. | ||
| Jul 200839060 mi | Sway bar link on right side replaced. Seized part. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Sep 200713000 mi | replace passenger seat arm rest with minor tear. | ||
| Nov 200715000 mi | Antilock sensor bad air bag module bad | ||
| Oct 200946000 miUS $110 | Torque converter problem | ||
| Saturn VUE in Indiana, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Apr 200723000 mi | needed condensor New condensor installed. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201034000 mi | Replacement of fan flapper valve/plate | ||
| Aug 201138000 miUS $528 | R2 driver's window motor and relay. Window stuck in the down position. | ||
| Aug 201447000 miUS $446 | Replaced window motor assembly in passenger side window. Window stuck in down position. | ||
| May 201749000 miUS $350 | Replace driver door lock mechanism (latch that holds the door closed) Latch unit replaced. Cleaned and lubricated passenger side mechanism. | ||
| Jul 202158000 miUS $1000 | Failed emissions due to check engine light - ended up replacing the fuel pump module on the top of the fuel tank. State paid for an additional $550 (total repair would have been $1550.) | ||
| Saturn VUE in New Jersey, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201176000 miUS $180 | The drivers side hub bearing was making noise. We purchased a new one and had the old one pressed out & new one pressed in and installed itour selves. Presssing cost 30 bearing cost 150 | ||
| Saturn VUE in Virginia, United States Oct 2007 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 200721000 mi | crunching noise coming from front passenger side of vehicle. | ||
| Jan 200823000 mi | They replaced the front driver's side sway bar. | ||
| Sep 200836000 miUS $80 | Muffled noise while driving. I wanted to get it checked out before the warranty went out. It is probably tire related. They said that they could not reproduce it. (GGGRRHHH!) | ||
| Feb 201178000 miUS $500 | Rear Passenger ABS sensor went bad. Sensor and hub replaced. | ||
| Nov 201188000 miUS $258 | The turn signal stalk started smoking after flashing the bright lights. Dealer replaced turn signal stalk switch. | ||
| May 201294300 miUS $157 | Drained & filled transmission to correct 'hunting for gears' around 50 mph issue. | ||
| Sep 2012101000 miUS $650 | Replace oil pan. | ||
| Jan 201392200 miUS $300 | Replaced tie rod ends. | ||
| Jan 2014107300 miUS $80 | Replaced hatch struts. | ||
| Feb 2014123000 miUS $330 | Vehicle was sagging so I had the rear shocks replaced. Vehicle now raised just a bit in the rear and looks better. | ||
| Oct 2014131000 miUS $600 | Humming noise from rear wheels. | ||
| Nov 2014131000 mi | Bad cat con. Estimate was between $1200 amd $3000. So I traded the Vue in on a Chevy Captiva. | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Oct 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Jul 201171300 miC $3000 | air cond.compressor replaced | ||
| Aug 201280800 miC $1794 | bearing assembly, brakes, | ||
| Oct 201280700 miC $503 | front and rear control arm bushings plus alignment | ||
| Dec 201281220 miC $249 | rear camber bolt kit and set aligbment | ||
| Saturn VUE in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200712400 mi | rear drive module & rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Jul 200732240 mi | Replaced complete rear drive unit including axles & front end components | ||
| Saturn VUE in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 200955000 miUS $1000 | High pressure seal was leaking. Replaced seal. | ||
| Oct 201395000 miUS $62 | Replaced U-joints (2) on drive shaft. Center Slip on yolk replaced due to damage when disassembling drive shaft. Drive shaft making a teapot squeal. Noise not gone, suspect center support bearing. U-joints were worn, needed replacing. | ||
| Jan 2016US $35 | Replaced rear hatch supports. Old supports would no longer hold the door up when cold. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 201481220 miC $2200 | Replaced front left wheel bearing (making noise from 70 to 80km Torque Converter shudder. Replaced converter and filter Shuttering while coasting. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014105700 miUS $90 | Sway bar bushing failed. The bushing was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014106000 miUS $220 | Wheel bearing was failing and making a loud whining noise. The bearing was replaced with a Timken bearing. | ||
| Jun 2014109000 miUS $105 | Replaced right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 2014121800 miUS $265 | Bad magnet on drivers side front. Hub replaced. Also bad right rear abs sensor replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015150300 miUS $280 | Replace front sway bar end links. Replaced rear insulators and springs that broke | ||
| Jan 2016140200 miUS $765 | Seized front calipers. Also replaced brake hoses. | ||
| Oct 2016171300 miUS $381 | Front drivers side wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201030000 miUS $50 | power window motor noisy rear window motors. parts ordered. sucessfully installed. | ||
| Jun 201145000 mi | Squealing noise coming from drivetrain. Replaced Carrier/Hanger Bearing, replaced u-joint, replaced prop shaft. | ||
| Feb 201465000 miUS $100 | wiper motor | ||
| Mar 201466000 miUS $40 | Small leak identified during normal maintenance/inspection. Replaced fitting. Charged system. Problem resolved. | ||
| May 201467000 miUS $100 | replace upper and lower hoses | ||
| Dec 201471000 miUS $400 | Replace radiator | ||
| May 201573000 miUS $45 | Replace rear hatch shocks | ||
| Jun 201574000 miUS $12 | Clean & lube sun roof. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Tennessee, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200981000 miUS $100 | Replaced oil flow control sensor. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018145000 mi | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor was replaced due to max temperature reading on gauge. | ||
| Saturn VUE in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 | brought in constantly for a shudder between 35 - 55mph had the computer updated - still shuddered when sold | ||
| Saturn VUE in Maryland, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201478300 miUS $238 | overhead light would not turn off while driving. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Mar 201038000 mi | Squeaking and rattling noise in the front passenger side. Replaced strut mount, strut, and sway bar. | ||
| Oct 201049000 miUS $15 | Driver's side sway bar link needed to be replaced. It was making a clunking noise over bumps and uneven roads. | ||
| Mar 201275000 miUS $60 | 02 sensor failure. error code p0148 | ||
| Apr 201274000 miUS $70 | O2 sensor installed Error p0148. Need to replace 02 sensor | ||
| Jun 201277000 miUS $500 | needed new cv joint, front left side. Needed new struts, strut mounts, coil spring seats, sway bar endlinks. Manufacturer warrantied the struts and sway bar end links. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2008 | |||
| Mar 200730046 mi | Heated seat on driver side stopped working. Heating element replaced. | ||
| Aug 200736000 mi | Door seal on the left rear was leaking. Door seal replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200738000 mi | Front right sway bar broke. Reason for this was a weak spot in the sway bar casting. It was not visible from the outside, but once it broke there was a grainy dark spot inside. Saturn's service was excellent, I got a free loaner for 5 day and they paid ev | ||
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - May 2010 | |||
| Sep 200849000 mi | The Vehicle has a Radio interference problem on AM it has Static if I turn on the Parking Light static goes away the Dealer Saturn of Warren has done everything they can think of I even had Engineer at G/M. Warren Tech. Ctr. look at it they replaced Radi | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn VUE in Washington, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017162000 miUS $400 | Replace front hub/wheel bearings | ||
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015109000 miUS $200 | I replaced the shift linkage cables | ||
| Saturn VUE in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 201383700 miC $280 | Bushings for sway bar were worn, everything replaced. Noisy ride. Connector had shaken loose at fuse box, first AC stopped working then stall no start. Plus Emission light on, new gas cap installed. Codes cleared. Catalytic converter rattles, apparently worn out from the inside. Replace was recommended. | ||
| Sep 201391140 miC $625 | Manual shift assembly was replaced, old shift assembly broke the connector at the base. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jan 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Feb 201055180 miC $130 | Left Front Link needed replacement. Left Front Wheel Link replaced. (1yr warranty) Rear Drums and Adjusters rusted & required cleaning | ||
| Aug 201059920 miC $40 | Engine warning light came on. Diagnostic indicated minor EVAP leak likely. Can only be repaired by GM. Checking warranty. | ||
| Jul 201165720 miC $470 | -Right Front link replacement. -Left Front tie rod replacement -Tension assembly replacement -Engine belt assembly | ||
| Apr 201272840 miC $165 | Front Left and Right links replaced. Right link was still under warranty. Creaking and knocking sounds when making full turns. Mechanic says it will be costly to disassemble column to find problem. Suggest going to GM and asking about whether there was a recall or repair bulletin. | ||
| Aug 201275100 miC $200 | Loud humming from front driver side wheel. Wheel bearing assembly replaced. $170 + labour. Battery dies if radio left on or doors left open without engine running. | ||
| Jan 201371860 miC $123 | False "Low oil" warn light reading. | ||
| Jan 201480840 miC $1000 | Wary of the 'low oil' light coming after my last experience, I waited too long to have a mechanic look at, so engine was damaged and had to be replaced entirely. | ||
| Mar 201491140 miC $490 | Steering had a "loose" feeling. i.e. I'd have to turn the wheel more than 360 degrees just to make a right turn. Then the wheel wouldn't return. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. New sway bar link. | ||
| Nov 201493620 mi | Rattling sound from engine. Small welding job required. Stiff manual shifter. Dealer believes new shifter cables required. Estimated cost of repair: $700. :-( | ||
| Dec 201494240 miC $900 | Shifter cable seized. Car was towed. Cable replaced. Keys had difficulty turning ignition. Would jam sometimes. Key could be removed while car running. | ||
| Jun 201595480 miC $400 | Left front link kit and sway bars replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015101060 miC $200 | The engine gave out after it was replaced last year. The mechanic says there was extensive damage and failure in the engine beginning with the timing belt, pistons etc. The car has been junked. Good bye plastic car. | ||
| Saturn VUE in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015107260 miC $600 | Replace some fuses, reprogram computer, replace ignition key sensor. | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Feb 201038000 mi | Loud "rattling" from front suspension. Dealer did PARTIAL repair while under warranty, but not a complete fix. I'm told that problem is with upper control arm & related parts needing replacement for approx. $400.00 Cannot afford at this time | ||
| May 201139000 mi | Intermittent "vibrating / humming noise from rear area of car. Mechanic advised the problem was a wheel hub bearing. Repair cost will be $300. Repair not critical at this time. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Florida, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 200828000 mi | Drivers airbag troulbe light on. Bad sensor. Default radio some lights did not work. After getting 2nd radio was repaired. First one was defective. | ||
| Jun 201377000 miUS $350 | Starter and Battery seamed to go at the same time | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200840920 mi | Radio coming on at half volume if steering mounted controls are used to move between bands from AM to FM. | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn VUE in California, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200718000 miUS $500 | replaced wheel bearing | ||
| Saturn VUE in Prince Edward Island, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200852700 mi | front drivers wheel bearing | ||
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