Used 2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Megan, Saint Clair Shores, MI, 05/31/2018
Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I got a 2006 blue Saturn vue a couple years ago from a guy we trust to sell us the right car. In this instance he did. He lives up to his name. I got into a horrible accident on the freeway yesterday. After the first hit the two cars involved left the scene where my now motionless car stayed stuck 3/4 in the fast lane and 1/4 on the shoulder. After calling the police, turning my hazards on and hearing and feeling all the cars going past me I decide to look back. About 4 cars pass until I see one that doesn’t seem to be merging into the next lane. I look forward setting ready to experience whatever is about to happen and the car hits my rear end head on. They spun my sat around and their car spun out to the other side of the freeway. I could now see all the cars coming at me and that was scary. Police and medics came soon after that. I didn’t know then, but every seat except for mine was crushed. The vue saved my life. It is a highly reliable car and I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a used car.
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It's actually okay for what it is.
Jay, Omaha, NE, 07/21/2020
Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Saturn Vue with a Honda V6 and H5 transmissions are actually decent vehicles all things said and done. It has a big power source, a weak automatic transmission (for the v6 AWD configurations) fitted into a roomy crossover. It isn't a luxury vehicle, it certainly feels cheap inside, but the ride quality is good, even perhaps great when it's load bearing features are in decent condition. In the 4-ish years and 70k-ish miles I've put on it I've seen problems echoed by others in the past: Wheel bearings go frequently (noisy and obvious when they go, replaced both rear and front, likely will again if I own it for another 15k miles) likely as a result of poor electronic AWD control providing torque to the wrong wheels at the wrong time (thanks GM probably) causing excess wear. I cannot vouch for transmission problems, but I suspect the H5 isn't awesome and has problems in other vehicles in similar configurations, so expect problems if you drive it harder than me, which is probably most people. Alternator seems to be a frequent sticking point, but easily replaceable. Otherwise, the Saturn Vue V6 AWD (with the honda engines, 2003-2007 or so) is actually pretty good for the right price. It has a lot of room, a reliable engine, and when you don't drive it particularly hard it is actually quite reliable. It has some funny quirks of being a cheaper GM vehicle, but it's reliable power source and roomy internal design (or perhaps lack thereof) make it a great spacious beater with the power to get you there and back. It definitely has left me with vibes like that of a RAV4 V6 AWD, just cheaper, more GMC, and generally less reliable. I liked it- but you probably shouldn't buy one with any substantial mileage on it.
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Do not buy a Vue
Hfuller, 04/13/2008
Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchasing my 06 Saturn vue was the worst mistake I have ever made. Since purchase I have had my vue in the shop a total of 6 times for the same problem-clunking noises in the front and back tires. A total of around $8000.00 in cost. Since it is out of warranty, Saturn corporate refuses to lend any assistance. Struts have been replaced twice ($800), wheel differential has been replaced twic (total of $5000), wheel bearing replaced, rotors replaced-it goes on and on. Saturn corporate will no longer return our calls. It has been a nightmare-I am going to go broke driving this car. Please-do not purchase a Saturn vue-
210,000 and still going
Jason, Vancouver, WA, 01/17/2018
Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This have been a great SUV with very few problems. I have had it for 10 years and have 210,000 miles and it always runs. We also have a 2006 Toyota Highland our family likes to drive the Vue better. I drives better, more comfortable and the dash controls are better in the Vue. My only real complaints about the car is AWD is not the greatest it takes a little bit to kick in. I also wish the transmission had an option to turn off the over drive so it is not the best for towing but it does work, I have towed many utility trailers with it.
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Couldn't be happier!
tdee49, 06/21/2009
Saturn VUE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had to buy an SUV because I own 2 dogs and I had just totaled my 2006 Saturn Ion. I am very happy with Saturn's customer service. The Vue has a lot of power and it accelerates very quickly. Mine is fully loaded with leather and heated seats, so the they are a lot more comfortable than the Ion seats. It rides very smooth, and it sits up high. Gas mileage is great, considering it has a V6 and as much horsepower as a Honda Ridgeline.