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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Egr valve replacement. Also oil change. |
| 84200 mi US $475 |
Replace front engine mount |
| 71300 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. |
| 90000 mi US $100 |
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 |
| 150800 mi US $700 |
Motor mounts-replaced Timing belt tensioner failed |
| 169000 mi US $180 |
Car misfiring replaced spark plugs and coils have ordered O2 sensors as well |
| 97000 mi US $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. |
| 156000 mi US $1200 |
Valve adjustment |
| 58000 mi US $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.) |
| 98000 mi US $700 |
Timing belt |
| 103000 mi US $75 |
Coolant leak if radiator hose |
| 35960 mi | Engine pinging and knocking (dealer heard nothing of course and did not attempt any repair). |
| 31000 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. |
| 121000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced two oxygen sensors |
| 101000 mi US $650 |
Replace oil pan. |
| 131000 mi | Bad cat con. Estimate was between $1200 amd $3000. So I traded the Vue in on a Chevy Captiva. |
| 47740 mi | Lingering check engine light after startup. Mechanic reported 4 misfire codes. Problem was present when vehicle was picked up. |
| 51460 mi | Cross over gasket was leaking coolant and was replaced under extended warranty. |
| 70680 mi C $180 |
Flange pipe required reattachment. |
| 85000 mi | Never really had a problem with it. Some random emissions codes were popping, but reset made it go away. |
| 39040 mi C $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. |
| 93780 mi C $900 |
Engine was cranking but wouldn't start. Had it towed to dealership. The PCM wasn't responding. Put in a used one. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 145000 mi | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor was replaced due to max temperature reading on gauge. |
| 67000 mi US $100 |
replace upper and lower hoses |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
Replace radiator |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Replaced oil flow control sensor. |
| 75000 mi US $60 |
02 sensor failure. error code p0148 |
| 74000 mi US $70 |
O2 sensor installed Error p0148. Need to replace 02 sensor |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 83700 mi C $280 |
Catalytic converter rattles, apparently worn out from the inside. Replace was recommended. |
| 59920 mi C $40 |
Engine warning light came on. Diagnostic indicated minor EVAP leak likely. Can only be repaired by GM. Checking warranty. |
| 73820 mi C $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. |
| 93620 mi C $200 |
Rattling sound from engine. Small welding job required. |
| 94240 mi C $900 |
Keys had difficulty turning ignition. Would jam sometimes. Key could be removed while car running. |
| 101060 mi C $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. |
| 107260 mi C $600 |
Replace some fuses, reprogram computer, replace ignition key sensor. |
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