2006 Saturn VUE Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

29Steering complaints

9.7%Of all 300 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM85 · 28.3%

AIR BAGS76 · 25.3%

STEERING29 · 9.7%

POWER TRAIN17 · 5.7%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES15 · 5%

Share of the 300 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Saturn VUE overview page.

What owners report

“PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO START UP THE CAR WITH THE ORIGINAL CAR KEY.”NHTSA complaint 10474099 — filed 09/06/2012

“1) LEADING EVENTS - PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2009 USED FROM A CERTIFIED DEALER, WAS PROVIDED WITH 2 SEPARATE SETS OF KEYS. WITHIN THE FIRST…”NHTSA complaint 10336835 — filed 06/17/2010

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN VUE. WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE, IN REVERSE OR TRAVELING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 20…”NHTSA complaint 10316096 — filed 03/03/2010

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Saturn VUE have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Saturn VUE: 29 of 300 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Saturn VUE have in total?

300 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.