Saturn VUE
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Saturn VUE Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Saturn VUE rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Saturn VUE reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Saturn | VUE* | 15 6.8 15900 | ||
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE |  | 65 9.1 26700 | |
| 2007 | Saturn | VUE | | 26 8.9 37700 | |
| 2006 | Saturn | VUE |  | 31 7.8 49300 | |
| 2005 | Saturn | VUE | | 25 7.3 57500 | |
| 2004 | Saturn | VUE | | 36 7.1 82500 | |
| 2003 | Saturn | VUE* | 18 7.3 80400 | ||
To see how the Saturn VUE's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Saturn VUE. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Saturn | VUE | 44 11.9 31500 | ||
To see how the Saturn VUE's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Saturn VUE--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Saturn VUE Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Saturn VUE repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2009 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Saturn VUE Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Saturn VUE's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Saturn VUE's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Saturn VUE MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Saturn VUE. Price the Saturn VUE.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4-door SUV | Base | 17,390 | 15,999 | 600 |
| V6 | 21,390 | 19,679 | 600 |
Saturn VUE Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Saturn VUE and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Saturn VUE price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Saturn VUE.
Dealer Price Quotes
Saturn VUE Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Saturn VUE Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Saturn VUE's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Saturn VUE, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Saturn VUE Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Saturn VUE?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a VUE--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Saturn VUE review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Saturn VUE Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Saturn VUE tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Saturn VUE--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Saturn VUE Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the VUE by owners, visit:
SaturnFans.com -- Saturn VUE forum
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
2006 Saturn VUE Specifications
| Body | 4-door SUV |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 106.6 |
| Length | 181.3 |
| Width | 71.5 |
| Height | 66.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3207 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.4 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 |
| R1 Hip Room | 51.6 |
| R1 Legroom | 41.2 |
| R2 Headroom | 40.3 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 55.3 |
| R2 Hip Room | 52.7 |
| R2 Legroom | 36.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.8 |
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2006 Saturn VUE 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | Base | V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 143@5400 TQ: 152@4000 | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v HP: 250@5800 TQ: 242@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | |
| Standard Tires | 215/70R16 tires | 235/65R16 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/65R16 tires | 235/60R17 tires |
| 245/50R18 tires | ||
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 180W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Unbranded audio system, 180W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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