Is the 2006 Saturn Vue reliable?

NHTSA data shows the 2006 Vue has a complaint index of 80, the second-highest among the six model years covered, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Vue years.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saturn Vue?

Electrical system issues make up 35% of complaints (105 total), including fires and steering column smoke, followed by airbags at 31% (93 complaints), many involving non-deployment in crashes.

Does the 2006 Saturn Vue have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Vue, unlike the 2008 and 2009 model years which have 3 and 2 recalls respectively.

What year Saturn Vue should I avoid instead?

The 2008 Vue has the highest complaint index at 100 with 406 complaints and 3 recalls, making it the worst-ranked year; the 2006 Vue ranks second worst.

Which Saturn Vue model years are safer choices?

The 2010 Vue has a complaint index of 0 and a Best verdict, while 2005 and 2009 both earn Good verdicts with lower complaint indexes of 20 and 40.

2006 Saturn Vue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2006 Saturn Vue has a complaint index of 80, ranked 2nd worst of 6 model years, with 300 complaints led by electrical system problems (35%) and airbags (31%). It carries an Avoid verdict, though no recalls are on file for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 80/100; #2 of 6 Vue years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 300; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 18; reported in complaints
Fires: 6
Injuries: 10
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2010; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 20.5; 18.5 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 10 / 0

2006 Saturn Vue recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 Saturn Vue fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 18.5 MPG
Highway: 25 MPG
Combined: 20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,175; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2006 compared with other Vue years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Good	20	170	0	21
2006	Avoid	80	300	0	20.5
2007	Caution	60	286	0	21
2008	Avoid	100	406	3	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Saturn Vue reliable?: NHTSA data shows the 2006 Vue has a complaint index of 80, the second-highest among the six model years covered, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Vue years.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saturn Vue?: Electrical system issues make up 35% of complaints (105 total), including fires and steering column smoke, followed by airbags at 31% (93 complaints), many involving non-deployment in crashes.
Does the 2006 Saturn Vue have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Vue, unlike the 2008 and 2009 model years which have 3 and 2 recalls respectively.
What year Saturn Vue should I avoid instead?: The 2008 Vue has the highest complaint index at 100 with 406 complaints and 3 recalls, making it the worst-ranked year; the 2006 Vue ranks second worst.
Which Saturn Vue model years are safer choices?: The 2010 Vue has a complaint index of 0 and a Best verdict, while 2005 and 2009 both earn Good verdicts with lower complaint indexes of 20 and 40.