2006 Saturn VUE recalls and problems
No recalls and 300 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Saturn VUE.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2006 Saturn VUE recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owned a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed under the 50 MPH speed limit, the vehicle slid on a patch of black ice; the contact was able to correct the vehicle. The contact stated that there was snow on the ground. Soon afterwards, the vehicle slid on another patch of…
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road before coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an…
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 43,097.
The key can be removed from the vehicle while being driven. Also the ignition doesn't "click" off when vehicle is parked and key is removed causing the battery to drain. There have been several recalls for this issue but not with the 2006 year model. This is a dangerous problem and there are very limited resources to…
ignition gets stuck with key and locks steering wheel, now it wont shut off all the way to left and kills my battery looks like there has been MANY ignition issues and recalls with saturns which this is pretty important to have working to drive and be safe esp as a female in this world ..getting stuck or with a dead…
VUE model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 622 | 29 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 | 276 | 23 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 170 | 15 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 300 | 18 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 286 | 10 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 | 406 | 16 | 11 |
| 2009 | 2 | 118 | 8 | 3 |
Across all years, the 2003 VUE has the most complaints (622). All Saturn VUE years →
Questions
- Does the 2006 Saturn VUE have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Saturn VUE as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saturn VUE?
- Owners have filed 300 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (103 complaints), followed by air bags (93).
- How many 2006 Saturn VUE complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 18 of 300 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 17, 2025.