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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 33480 mi | Faulty RDM, ordered part to repair. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 46000 mi US $110 |
Torque converter problem |
| 84000 mi US $326 |
Transmission pan and transmission fluid - both replaced. Pan had leaked and lost all fluid. |
| 67000 mi US $475 |
Front right boot was cracked and oil spilling out onto car. Right Axle (CV joint, Boot, etc.) Replaced with new parts, $375. |
| 44020 mi | Transmission slip at torque converter at 1400 rpm |
| 94300 mi US $157 |
Drained & filled transmission to correct 'hunting for gears' around 50 mph issue. |
| 100000 mi | slow shift between gears. computer reprogramed and replaced torque converter |
| 147500 mi US $1100 |
cv joints. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 81220 mi C $2200 |
Torque Converter shudder. Replaced converter and filter Shuttering while coasting. |
| 55000 mi US $1000 |
High pressure seal was leaking. Replaced seal. |
| 95000 mi US $62 |
Replaced U-joints (2) on drive shaft. Center Slip on yolk replaced due to damage when disassembling drive shaft. Drive shaft making a teapot squeal. Noise not gone, suspect center support bearing. U-joints were worn, needed replacing. |
| 78000 mi | brought in constantly for a shudder between 35 - 55mph had the computer updated - still shuddered when sold |
| 45000 mi | Squealing noise coming from drivetrain. Replaced Carrier/Hanger Bearing, replaced u-joint, replaced prop shaft. |
| 77000 mi US $220 |
needed new cv joint, front left side. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109000 mi US $200 |
I replaced the shift linkage cables |
| 91140 mi C $625 |
Manual shift assembly was replaced, old shift assembly broke the connector at the base. |
| 93620 mi | Stiff manual shifter. Dealer believes new shifter cables required. Estimated cost of repair: $700. :-( |
| 94240 mi C $900 |
Shifter cable seized. Car was towed. Cable replaced. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 52700 mi | front drivers wheel bearing |
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