2006 Saturn Vue V6 FWD
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- Photo: 2004 Saturn VUE V6 AWD in Light Silver, Front Right, 07-12-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Saturn Vue AWD V6, Front left, 01-24-2026 by 2000chevymontecarlo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Saturn Vue '02-'05 by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Saturn Vue AWD V6, Rear left, 01-24-2026 by 2000chevymontecarlo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Saturn Vue V6 FWD is a 250-hp V6 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,390 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 250 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 242 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Vue measures 181.3 inches long on a 106.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,390 ($34,483 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,990 ($35,450 *) |
| Destination Charge | $600 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | GM L66 (Honda J35S1) 3.5L SOHC 24-valve V6, VTEC, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 242 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 93.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Honda PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic (Honda H5) with grade logic |
| 1st Gear | 2.693 (48 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.565 (82 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.023 (126 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.729 (176 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.53 (243 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.888 |
| Final Drive | 4.058 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut-type with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent trailing arm with three lateral locating links, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 39.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.7 x 1.0 in (296 x 26 mm) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 9.8 x 1.7 in (250 x 45 mm) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Approach Angle | 23° |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Cargo Volume | 30.8 ft³ |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57% / 43% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (20.9 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Saturn VUE.
300 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Saturn VUE
Owner Complaints
300 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Saturn VUE (18 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 103 |
| Air Bags | 93 |
| Steering | 29 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 17 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 SATURN VUE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.