2006 Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2006

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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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2006 Saturn VUE body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 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

16120 mi Door seal improperly installed 
29140 mi Both doors cracked (Polymer Panels) 
31000 mi repaired cracked polymer panels on both front doors 

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2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

12000 mi Seat back foam cushion wore through and damaged leather/suede seat cover. 
42000 mi

US $100
Sunroof motor 
14 mi Reattached foam strip to rear hatch. Realigned trim around the radio. Lubed pivot point for brake pedal to stop squeek. 
29000 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. 
24000 mi Replaced driver door seals. 
30380 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. 
14000 mi Black trim piece on passenger side "B" pillar was peeling. 
29000 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. 
35000 mi Small plastic piece on rear passenger door fell off during trip to Indiana.(small square on rearmost part of door.) 
36000 mi Plastic piece replaced sucessfully.  

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2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

74000 mi

US $12
Clean & lube sun roof. 
32240 mi Replaced complete rear drive unit including axles & front end components 
36000 mi Door seal on the left rear was leaking. Door seal replaced under warranty. 

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2006 Saturn VUE Body Problems

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