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SuspensionPart report

2006 Saturn Vue Suspension Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
4%of 300 total for the year
Median mileage
46,570miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Saturn Vue, 4% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,570 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While drive southbound in the middle lane on I-95 during morning rush hour traffic. I noticed a slight shake in the steering for approximately 2 seconds before my vehicle started to fishtail towards the left and right with tractor trailers on both sides of me. I pushed in the clutch and the brake and placed my vehicle in neutral to slow my vehicle down while attempting to move over to the right shoulder of the road.”

NHTSA complaint #11258515, filed 2019-09, 161,921 miles

“I own a 2006 Saturn VUE awd in the 2 years I have owned the car here is a list of what has been replaced; 3 set of front brake rotors due to excessive warping to a point where they cant be turned which resulted in a shimmy of the steering wheel when the brakes are applied that keeping control was almost impossible. 2)rear wheel bearings at 25,000mi. 3) front strut mounts also at 25,000 mi. …”

NHTSA complaint #10245680, filed 2008-10, 25,000 miles

“Nov. 2007 car serviced, 35311 miles seemed to be fine. Noise began, serviced march 2008, recommended I needed new brakes but could not guarantee that would solve the problem. Noise continued, took it back to be serviced july 2008 and told that the struts and sway bars needed to be replaced along with the lift gate latch and that may not solve my problem. The vehicle is only driven on city streets and interstate highways. I have been in contact with Saturn customer service and they are not working with me to my satisfaction. The vehicle is a 2006 Saturn VUE. …”

NHTSA complaint #10239747, filed 2008-08, 36,000 miles

“2006 Saturn VUE. Consumers write in regards to both front wheel bearings went out. The consumer stated the replacement bearings failed, too. Also, the rear bearings failed.”

NHTSA complaint #10618560, filed 2014-08, 120,672 miles

“My car is very rusted out,underneath the body and no one will work on my car because they feel it's a hazard to drive and work on. I went to an iron works shop and mechanic said it's a common problem with Saturn Vue's,I took it back to where I bought it because they knew it before I bought it . All they wanted to do was put me ina sports car,my car is a hazard to drive it plus I have 1 more year to pay for it. Seems like something could be done about this”

NHTSA complaint #11442648, filed 2021-12

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200922%
200892%
2007104%
2006134%
200542%
20043312%
2003488%
2002106%

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 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsExterior lighting
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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