4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,500 miles

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problem #4

Dec 012008

Vue 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. When applying pressure to the brakes, the contact noticed a loud grinding noise from the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they filed the brakes down yet the grinding noise continued. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the dealer repair the rear differential clutch drum and bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 78,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/03/11 the rear differential was making a noise. Updated 05/20/11

- Yorktown, VA, USA

problem #3

Oct 152008

Vue

  • 25,000 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. 4) pass seat air bag/seat heater module($907 one wont work without the other) 5) rear wiper motor6) windshield washer pump 6) gas tank vent valve solenoid switch (this makes the engine light com on) 7)3 yes 3 radios. 8) upper pass. Seat heater element.

- Watertown, CT, USA

problem #2

Mar 042008

Vue

  • 36,000 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. I cannot find out if there have been other Vue's with the same problem.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

problem #1

May 012006

Vue 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. When driving over a bump at any speed, the brakes make a rattling sound. The dealer stated that the brake pad pin cushion failed and that there was no remedy for the failure. The current mileage is 32,000 and failure mileage was 5,000.

- Deerborn Heights, MI, USA