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2006 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (9%)
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Chart based on 204 repairs.
2006 Saturn VUE suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 126000 mi | Replaced right wheel bearings |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 62580 mi C $685 |
Wheel bearings and radio failure |
| 13000 mi | Replaced left and right, front strut upper bearings. |
| 29884 mi | front left wheel bearing making loud noise, had it replaced under warranty. left front wheel bearing |
| 90000 mi US $100 |
broken sway bar link on passenger side. Replaced both links and sway bar as it was also damaged |
| 147500 mi US $1100 |
Lower control arms, ball joints, inner and outter tie rods, struts and strut mounts, sway bar links and bushings, rear shocks |
| 155000 mi US $300 |
Left bearing starting humming dried out unit replaced both sides |
| 68000 mi US $600 |
Knocking noise from left front strut when steering turned to the max. In various trips replaced, shock, spring and finally replaced the entire unit. After previous repair, noticed a dull knocking from same front strut. Went to Midas, found stress cracks in ball bearing plate. Added grease to beings. Noise gone so far. |
| 69100 mi US $170 |
Second shop believes the first place didn't do the repair right, found the issue and fixed it. Replaced compression ring in upper strut mount. |
| 97000 mi US $768 |
Replaced both front strut systems. Driver's side for second time. Suspect initial front driver side strut was not brand new when it was replaced |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing hub. |
| 136000 mi US $100 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Bought replacement part from RockAuto online. |
| 32000 mi | ABS & TC light illuminated. Dealer replaced left rear wheel bearing. |
| 23000 mi | They replaced the front driver's side sway bar. |
| 36000 mi US $80 |
Muffled noise while driving. I wanted to get it checked out before the warranty went out. It is probably tire related. They said that they could not reproduce it. (GGGRRHHH!) |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Replaced tie rod ends. |
| 123000 mi US $330 |
Vehicle was sagging so I had the rear shocks replaced. Vehicle now raised just a bit in the rear and looks better. |
| 131000 mi US $600 |
Humming noise from rear wheels. |
| 63000 mi | The steering column adjustment was loose which would cause the steering wheel to become loose and could slide up and down. I tore appart the steering column and hit the compression fitting with a socket with a hammer. |
| 9300 mi | Repairs to vehicle include (all before 20,000 km) Front right wheel bearing replaced, both strut top plates replaced, brake caliper pin left due to rattling noise, windshield reset and sealed due to excessive wind noise, driver side rubber window strip re |
| 32860 mi | Lower table bushings and upper strut mount bushings replaced again, 2nd repair on both items. |
| 35960 mi | Upper left strut bearing replaced, manufacturer's defect. |
| 38440 mi | Creaking noise when turning steering wheel left and right at low speed. Dealer could not duplicate and problem persists. |
| 39060 mi | Sway bar link on right side replaced. Seized part. |
| 23000 mi | Mileage @ time of service: 22,975. Grind type noise from front...mostly when cold outside. Very pronounced when backing up and suddenly hitting the brakes. Technician verified noise from strut bearing plates. Replaced both front upper bearing plates |
| 76000 mi US $180 |
The drivers side hub bearing was making noise. We purchased a new one and had the old one pressed out & new one pressed in and installed itour selves. Presssing cost 30 bearing cost 150 |
| 21000 mi US $50 |
Replaced front sway bar links with improved greaseable links. |
| 58000 mi US $40 |
Replaced front sway bar links because of noise. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 81220 mi C $700 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing (making noise from 70 to 80km |
| 12400 mi | rear drive module & rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 150300 mi US $280 |
Replace front sway bar end links. Replaced rear insulators and springs that broke |
| 171300 mi US $381 |
Front drivers side wheel bearing replaced. |
| 38000 mi | Squeaking and rattling noise in the front passenger side. Replaced strut mount, strut, and sway bar. |
| 49000 mi US $15 |
Driver's side sway bar link needed to be replaced. It was making a clunking noise over bumps and uneven roads. |
| 77000 mi US $500 |
Needed new struts, strut mounts, coil spring seats, sway bar endlinks. Manufacturer warrantied the struts and sway bar end links. |
| 80800 mi C $1794 |
bearing assembly, brakes, |
| 80700 mi C $503 |
front and rear control arm bushings plus alignment |
| 81220 mi C $249 |
rear camber bolt kit and set aligbment |
| 38000 mi | Front right sway bar broke. Reason for this was a weak spot in the sway bar casting. It was not visible from the outside, but once it broke there was a grainy dark spot inside. Saturn's service was excellent, I got a free loaner for 5 day and they paid ev |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 55180 mi C $130 |
Left Front Link needed replacement. Left Front Wheel Link replaced. (1yr warranty) Rear Drums and Adjusters rusted & required cleaning |
| 65720 mi C $470 |
-Right Front link replacement. -Left Front tie rod replacement -Tension assembly replacement -Engine belt assembly |
| 72840 mi C $165 |
Front Left and Right links replaced. Right link was still under warranty. Creaking and knocking sounds when making full turns. Mechanic says it will be costly to disassemble column to find problem. Suggest going to GM and asking about whether there was a recall or repair bulletin. |
| 75100 mi C $200 |
Loud humming from front driver side wheel. Wheel bearing assembly replaced. $170 + labour. |
| 91140 mi C $490 |
Steering had a "loose" feeling. i.e. I'd have to turn the wheel more than 360 degrees just to make a right turn. Then the wheel wouldn't return. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. New sway bar link. |
| 95480 mi C $400 |
Left front link kit and sway bars replaced. |
| 105700 mi US $90 |
Sway bar bushing failed. The bushing was replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $220 |
Wheel bearing was failing and making a loud whining noise. The bearing was replaced with a Timken bearing. |
| 109000 mi US $105 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
| 83700 mi C $550 |
Bushings for sway bar were worn, everything replaced. Noisy ride. |
| 162000 mi US $400 |
Replace front hub/wheel bearings |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | Loud "rattling" from front suspension. Dealer did PARTIAL repair while under warranty, but not a complete fix. I'm told that problem is with upper control arm & related parts needing replacement for approx. $400.00 Cannot afford at this time |
| 39000 mi | Intermittent "vibrating / humming noise from rear area of car. Mechanic advised the problem was a wheel hub bearing. Repair cost will be $300. Repair not critical at this time. |
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