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2006 Saturn Vue Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
5%of 300 total for the year
Median mileage
74,110miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Saturn Vue, 5% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,110 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.

“When I try to start my vehicle I cannot turn the key in the ignition...I have to push up the gear shifter and then keep turning the steering wheel until the key can turn. I thought there was a recall for this but cannot find the information updated 11/06/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10731611, filed 2015-07, 98,000 miles

“I was sitting in my car listening to the radio waiting on an order (about an hour) on a city street. When my order was ready, I attempted to get out of the car. The doors and windows would not open. I tried to use my alarm pad to open the doors, I could hear the mechanism working but the lock wouldn't raise. I tried to lift the lock manually, it raised but wouldn't raise up all the way. I also tried to turn the car on, it wouldn't turn over. I was petrified and trapped in the car. After about 10 minutes while I contemplated my death had there been a fire, it opened. …”

NHTSA complaint #10840028, filed 2016-03, 74,110 miles

“The key will not turn to start the the car. You have to wiggle it and apply the right amount of torque to get it to turn and start the vehicle. I replaced the key from the dealership with the same negative results.”

NHTSA complaint #10608651, filed 2014-07, 106,000 miles

“This has happened numerous times before, car turns off within 1 to 2 seconds after starting. There is a TSB written for problem but dealer still can't fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #10585009, filed 2014-04, 107,000 miles

“The key will not turn in the ignition to start the engine and/or to stop the engine. I was told that the key was worn out and needed to be replaced but this did not fix the problem. This has occurred on a daily basis sometimes not allowing the vehicle to be turned off and at other times not allowing the vehicle to start up. If the vehicle stalls on a busy highway and cannot be started, this is a serious safety concern as well as if the vehicle cannot be shut down in case of an accident or fire.”

NHTSA complaint #10394939, filed 2011-04, 65,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010117%
200976%
20084511%
2007207%
2006145%
2005148%
2004187%
2003152%
200242%

Other parts of the 2006 Saturn Vue

Electrical system
103 complaintsAir bags
93 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Saturn Vue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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