2006 Saturn Vue Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,986miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,986 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was pulling out of a parking lot onto a street when I had to stop for oncoming traffic. When I applied my brakes, the engine started racing and the rpms shot up like the accelerator had stuck. The truck started to lurch forward and I had to throw the vehicle in neutral to avoid being hit by oncoming traffic. At first I had thought that maybe my foot had inadvertently slipped partway off the brake onto the accelerator because my boots were wet and slippery from the snow, or that it was because of the extreme cold we were experiencing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10692289, filed 2015-03, 116,200 miles“Engine goes into 'low power mode' resulting in the vehicle limping along. This can be dangerous because when it goes into this mode no matter how hard you depress the accelerator it goes no more than 5mph. This often occurs just after starting the vehicle. The service engine soon light and the low power mode lights come on.”
NHTSA complaint #11270914, filed 2019-10, 150,000 miles“Durning after purchase ... My Saturn VUE started turning off during driving ... Also turing corner now timing belt has slip away completly stop the car from runing. Or cramping and starting.”
NHTSA complaint #11065611, filed 2018-01, 1,523 miles“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 battery isnt good $300-400 at a gmc to fix this issue I feel personally this should be considered a recall fix”
NHTSA complaint #11461547, filed 2022-04“The contact owns a 2006 Saturn VUE. The contact stated that the vehicle turned on, but did not start without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle jumped time and damaged the engine . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873102, filed 2016-06, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10173416Feb 28, 2020This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Saturn Vue
103 complaintsAir bags
93 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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