2006 Saturn VUE Consumer Reviews Page 4
Fuel Economy
19 - 23 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(188 Total Reviews)
Not Reliable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This vehicle is not reliable. I have had 7 warranty related issues in two years before hitting the 30,000 mile mark and they keep happening. The dent resistant panels may keep dents away but they are starting to come undone at the bottom so when you open the back doors the panel catches and the door has to be shut and opened again. This is not covered by the warranty either. I have had one door that would neither open nor close (at 8000 mi) and twice the locks froze up so the door will not shut until it thaws 30 miles from home w/ 2 infants in back. The entire onstar system was replaced. Carrier bearing had to be replaced (20,000 mi). Service not helpful either.
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2 out 4 people found this review helpful
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (FWD; 3.5 Vtech)
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We just recently purchased this Vue to replace our aging (11 yrs, 112K miles), lethargic, gas guzzling monster, a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer with AWD and the 5.0 V8. Killed us on gas! We wanted a reliable, economical, and fun new 'daily commuter.' After one (1) month of tooling around, both in city and on the highway, we could not be more pleased and content with our new VUE! She's got exceptional power and pickup whenever circumstances requires it. That Honda Vtech 3.5l Vtech V6 mill is simply amazing!! Yet, she's easily twice as fuel friendly as our old SUV. Our VUE handles and rides very well also. Surprisingly, loads of interior room for a compact SUV also. Easy to get in and out also.
Favorite Features
The powerful, fuel-efficient and very flexible Honda 3.5l Vtech V6 Powerplant and five-speed transmission with OD and traction control. A very healthy 250hp and 242 lb/foot of torque makes driving a pure joy all the time. Sharp looking and well appointed interior. Compact size and easy to park!
Suggested Improvements
The VUE, due to it's FWD setup, still suffers a bit of front wheel understeer when you nail the throttle at full tilt. 17" inch alloy wheels standard would have been nice to help fill up the huge wheelwells. More window and body insulation to help muffle both road and wind noise would be nice.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Awesome ride!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought this car two years ago. I traded in my 2001 SL1 for it...and I love it! I have had no problems with it. It's fun and easy to drive. You get the handling of a car with the space of a small SUV. If you drive responsibly (ie: not pounding on the gas and slamming on the brakes) this vehicle get wonderful gas mileage. On a long highway trip I've averaged 32+ MPG. Although there is a bit of wind noise on the passengers side in the front when the wind is whipping, it's nothing I'm bothered by. I love this vehicle and hope it lasts me a long time!
Favorite Features
The ride and handling are awesome! Interior room is perfect for the average family!
Suggested Improvements
None
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Good car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I really do like my VUE, it has lots of power, the ride is okay, could be a little smoother, road noise is a little loud. Body style is very pretty. Gas mileage is great. I've had mine for about 16 months and no problems at all. Very reliable. I will definitely look at another one when I'm ready for a new one. I love the new body style. I looked at an Outlook only yesterday and feel that the Vue fits me better. I just really don't need that much car.
Favorite Features
My sunroof, XM radio, lots of get up and go. A little quick on the front end until you learn to drive it but handles great.
Suggested Improvements
Making the seats a little more confortable. A little more plushy not quite so stiff.Try and get rid of some of the road noise and a smoother ride, you can really feel the bumps in the road.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Not entirely sold
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This vehicle is fine in the summer months, good on gas, comfortable enough for trips I guess. But handling in the snow is terrible. There are some annoying incidentals on how its fashioned inside and I have had numerous issues with things like the wiper spray, door foam, etc. The people at the dealership are great, but the car just inst up to par. Get the AWD if you have any chance of driving in snow, that has got to be better!
Favorite Features
Good on gas and I don't have to crawl down into the vehicle. It sits up nice like an SUVshould and that makes is nice to ride in and drive.
Suggested Improvements
Push buttons on the console boxes is out, my dog steps on it and it goes up, but if I want it to go up, I don't seem to have the magic touch. The part where the can holders are, is impossible to get into if you are driving. I don't store anything in these, wasted space.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Nice SUV - Not the best.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is a good SUV. I love the Honda V6. Brakes (calipers)rattle,relaying noise thru steering column - dealer can't fix it. Saturn could do better job to dampen noise level on the road. Gas mileage is pretty good - 19 city, 24+ highway.
Favorite Features
The Honda V6 is a winner!
Suggested Improvements
FIX brake problems with the calipers! GM engineering must find a solution.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I feel the lines of this car are very nice looking. I have enjoyed this SUV. I have plenty of room for people and packages. Getting into this car is also quite easy. Usually SUV's are so high up you need to climb in and jump down. I love it.
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Would have nothing else
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My first Saturn was a 1994 SL1 wich I still have with 302,000 miles and have never had a major repair and run like new. I've had 4 Saturns all together. The VUE is the best car I have ever owned. My wife drives 135 miles a day to work and is a rather fast driver. (80+mph) The ride is unbeleivably comfortable, averages 32mpg. handles great, a little wind noisy, good looking vehicle, great in snow front wheel drive feels like 4wd. Lots of room. Great power with the manual trans. Plan on getting 300k plus miles out of it. We love it
Favorite Features
Room and mileage
Suggested Improvements
Less wind noise.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
uncomfortable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The driver's cockit is tight and the seats are extremely uncomfortable. The gas milage is far less than advertised. The car pulls hard to the right on fast acceleration due to front wheel drive system not being able to manage horsepower of the Honda engine.
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0 out 7 people found this review helpful
Bad gas mileage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I like the car, but the gas mileage is terrible. I calculate it every time I fill up and get around 14 mpg. My husband's V8 Dodge Ram does better than that. Had I known the gas mileage would be so bad I definitely would not have purchased car!
Favorite Features
Comfortable ride. Easy to get kids in and out of.
Suggested Improvements
More storage- a place to put change, sunglasses, etc. Glove box is too small to hold much. Gas mileage stinks!
1 out 4 people found this review helpful
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