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Used 2006 Saturn VUE Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Nice, reliable vehicle

altomi, 03/08/2014
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful

A few issues, but nothing too serious. Had to replace strut (making noise again after replaced), drive-shaft bearing, wheel bearing. No issues with Honda engine or transmission. Performance is fabulous, but there are some minor issues, such as; wind noise, quite a bit of road noise, radio cuts out intermittently - although sound system sounds fantastic. Overall, I have been very happy with performance and comfort.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I'm sad Saturn is phased out.

surtrav3, 03/31/2011
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
84 of 86 people found this review helpful

I bought my Vue used with 81,000 miles. Had minor work done on driver side door as it needed to be adjusted to keep the entry lights off. Replaced tie-ends. Very minor stuff. Bumps are a bit noisy but are just an undesired design feature as the mounts are easily loosened. It is not a safety issue at all. I have no problem with wind noise. I have read other reviews stating that the Vue does not handle well in the snow. I disagree with this and chalk it up as driver error. I have had no problems in our North Dakota winters at all. I've made it out of some pretty deep drifts and severe ice conditions.

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4 out of 5 stars

Saturn Forever

Satisfied Saturn Owner, 12/02/2016
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
57 of 58 people found this review helpful

It's ashamed that consumer magazines never realized what a great product Saturn was. Due to their constant negative comments about these vehicles, GM was forced to stop production. The general consensus from this part of the country at least, was that the Saturn products were top rate and I can vouch for that. This Vue has been my 3rd Saturn since 1995. All 3 vehicles have well exceeded 200000 miles with just normal wear and tear repairs. The plastic panels held up excellent to our New York winters of snow, slush, and salt. Even the undercarriage held up well, never having to replace any fuel, brake lines or structural parts. Why didn't these consumer mags ever mention the durability of these vehicles. The Saturn dealers provided service that could not be matched by any competitor in this region. Since this will most likely be my last Saturn, my goal is to achieve 300000 miles.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing car!

capitolcars, 07/18/2013
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
48 of 49 people found this review helpful

This was such a great car; I cried when I found out Saturn was shutting down and I wouldn't be able to buy another new one. Bought it brand new for my brand new 50-mile each way commute. It's the perfect marriage of fuel-efficiency and SUV comfort. No problems with it at all, drove it from new till 75K miles before I traded it in for a new car; I wish I hadn't.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

HATE THAT WIND NOISE!!!

Lisa, 05/19/2010
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful

I have had my 2006 V6 Vue for about a year,and this is my first SUV. I love the look of the vehicle, and I haven't had any problems with it's performance I also love that it drives like a car, but that wind noise at 50-70 mph drives me crazy. It sounds like my window is not rolled all the way up, or maybe my door is not completely closed. I guess I'll just have to learn to live with it.

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