2006 Saturn VUE Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
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
“IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE STUCK IGNITION SWITCH ON TO START THE ENGINE. IS MORE OF A PROBLEM IN HOT WEATHER.”NHTSA complaint 10464485 — filed 07/06/2012
“2006 SATURN VUE. FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON EVEN WITH A HEAVY PERSON. I WAS INFORMED IT WAS THE SEAT…”NHTSA complaint 10453967 — filed 04/03/2012
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Saturn VUE have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Saturn VUE: 85 of 300 complaints on file (28.3%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
