2006 Saturn VUE Base
5GZCZ53426S822258
Vehicle history report for the 2006 Saturn VUE Base (VIN 5GZCZ53426S822258). Silver, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.5L 6-cyl. 131,906 mi reported. Registered in Il. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2006 Saturn VUE worth?
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Saturn VUE.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2006 Saturn VUE 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2006 Saturn VUE.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 300 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Saturn VUE, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 300
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Saturn VUE.
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed under the 50 MPH speed limit, the vehicle slid on a patch of black ice; the contact was able to correct the vehicle. The contact stated that there was snow on the ground. Soon afterwards, the vehicle slid on another patch of black; the vehicle slid across the road and…
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11705678POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road before coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that th…
NHTSA ODI #11611523AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 43,097.
NHTSA ODI #11543867STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The key can be removed from the vehicle while being driven. Also the ignition doesn't "click" off when vehicle is parked and key is removed causing the battery to drain. There have been several recalls for this issue but not with the 2006 year model. This is a dangerous problem and there are very limited resources to get it resolved.
NHTSA ODI #11500710STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ignition gets stuck with key and locks steering wheel, now it wont shut off all the way to left and kills my battery looks like there has been MANY ignition issues and recalls with saturns which this is pretty important to have working to drive and be safe esp as a female in this world ..getting stuck or with a dead battery isnt good $300-400 at a gmc to…
NHTSA ODI #11461547STEERING
My power steering went out
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11460485STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
My car is very rusted out,underneath the body and no one will work on my car because they feel it's a hazard to drive and work on. I went to an iron works shop and mechanic said it's a common problem with Saturn Vue's,I took it back to where I bought it because they knew it before I bought it . All they wanted to do was put me ina sports car,my car is a haza…
NHTSA ODI #11442648SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Stability Bar / Stabilizer Bar broke on the passenger side. Upon going to the salvage yard we found in almost all the same vehicles were broke in the same area on the same passenger side.
NHTSA ODI #11430452+ 292 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 5GZCZ53426S822258 valid?
5GZCZ53426S822258 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2006 Saturn VUE.
Does the 2006 Saturn VUE have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2006 Saturn VUE. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2006 Saturn VUE?
Comparable 2006 Saturn VUE listings run roughly $1,300–$4,800, typically around $3,010 (from 138 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What is the 2006 Saturn VUE safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2006 Saturn VUE crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
Data last checked 22 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.