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2006 Saturn Vue FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Saturn Vue is a compact SUV that was built and marketed by Saturn, and it was Saturn's best-selling model. It was the first vehicle to use the GM Theta platform when it was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year. The Vue was facelifted for the 2006 model year.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
433 complaints filed by owners for this model year (28 involving a crash, 12 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Saturn Vue FWD?
EPA figures for the 2006 Saturn Vue FWD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2006 Saturn Vue FWD?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Saturn Vue FWD in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2006 Saturn Vue FWD?
Owners have filed 433 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Saturn Vue FWD, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.