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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 204 repairs.
2006 Saturn VUE electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 42 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
| 28520 mi | Power door lock switch |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | air bag module bad |
| 51460 mi | Radio failed and was replaced. |
| 62580 mi C $685 |
Radio would not accept change of time. This is the second unit to be replaced in as many years |
| 62620 mi | Radio would not play CD despite being replaced only two months prior. This is the third radio for this vehicle |
| 7200 mi | Airbag light coming on while driving with no passengers and Passenger airbag repeatedly turning on/off while driving with an adult passenger. |
| 167000 mi US $95 |
Replaced freon and leakfinder. |
| 45260 mi | Heated driver seat stopped working. Dealer said it would cost quite a bit to fix it so decided not to Fix. |
| 75100 mi C $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. |
| 87400 mi C $1300 |
Needed a new ac compressor |
| 88400 mi C $550 |
The alternator stopped charging the battery. Car battery light came on and eventually stopped running. Had it towed to a shop. |
| 135800 mi US $250 |
Replaced starter |
| 165000 mi US $350 |
replaced alternator |
| 17 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. |
| 20000 mi | passenger side window motor replaced under warranty |
| 27000 mi | rear window wiper motor replaced under warranty. No other repairs since this. |
| 92235 mi US $455 |
Replaced ac blower and resistor |
| 34000 mi | Replacement of fan flapper valve/plate |
| 38000 mi US $528 |
R2 driver's window motor and relay. Window stuck in the down position. |
| 47000 mi US $446 |
Replaced window motor assembly in passenger side window. Window stuck in down position. |
| 17900 mi US $20 |
Power door lock switch failed due to water incursion from heavy rain with window momentarily opened. |
| 56000 mi US $45 |
Replaced turn signal switch |
| 23000 mi | needed condensor New condensor installed. |
| 88000 mi US $258 |
The turn signal stalk started smoking after flashing the bright lights. Dealer replaced turn signal stalk switch. |
| 121000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced compressor, dryer, condenser coil, system recharge |
| 138000 mi US $200 |
Replaced alternator, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. |
| 28749 mi | 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. |
| 31000 mi | Dash cluster had to be replaced-short in the original cluster caused speedometer to read 130 mhp when sitting still, in Park. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 30046 mi | Heated seat on driver side stopped working. Heating element replaced. |
| 12800 mi | replace drivers side seat heater |
| 71300 mi C $3000 |
air cond.compressor replaced |
| 49000 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 |
| 30000 mi US $50 |
power window motor noisy rear window motors. parts ordered. sucessfully installed. |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
wiper motor |
| 66000 mi US $40 |
Small leak identified during normal maintenance/inspection. Replaced fitting. Charged system. Problem resolved. |
| 78300 mi US $238 |
overhead light would not turn off while driving. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75100 mi C $200 |
Battery dies if radio left on or doors left open without engine running. |
| 71860 mi C $123 |
False "Low oil" warn light reading. |
| 83700 mi C $280 |
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. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 28000 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. |
| 77000 mi US $350 |
Starter and Battery seamed to go at the same time |
2006 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 40920 mi | Radio coming on at half volume if steering mounted controls are used to move between bands from AM to FM. |
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