Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
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Saturn VUEs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Saturn VUE problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For Saturn VUE problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the Saturn VUE problems and repair histories that follow it.
Saturn VUE Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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Repair costs are in local units.
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Airbag light coming on while driving with no passengers and Passenger airbag repeatedly turning on/off while driving with an adult passenger. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | 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 | |
| Mar | 2007 | 20460 | 0 | Front brakes are poorly designed, too small for size of vehicle. Wear prematurely due to bad design. |
| Apr | 2007 | 21080 | 0 | Brake discs replaced due to premature warping, second occurance. |
| Nov | 2007 | 30380 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 32860 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 35960 | 0 | Upper left strut bearing replaced, manufacturer's defect. Engine pinging and knocking (dealer heard nothing of course and did not attempt any repair). |
| May | 2008 | 37200 | 300 | Front brakes replaced. Rotors warped prematurely and were refaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2008 | 38440 | 0 | Creaking noise when turning steering wheel left and right at low speed. Dealer could not duplicate and problem persists. |
| Jul | 2008 | 39060 | 0 | Sway bar link on right side replaced. Seized part. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 18000 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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