2006 Saturn Vue steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 30 complaints for the 2006 Saturn Vue, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
2006 vue rear tires were cupped, tires were replaced. Consumer experienced unusual steering conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause of the problem. The vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic who determined that there was a problem with the steering. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated they were going to swapped the rack from another vue and changed some sensors in the steering column. The dealer never made the repairs.
All of 2108 the ignition is very hard to start when you put the key in very hard to turn and when you get it started it sometimes shuts off while going to drive.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Saturn Vue
- Electrical system 108 complaints
- Air bags 93 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Latches & locks 17 complaints
- Seats 15 complaints