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 warmer. Bad design! will cost $900 to fix.

- Springfield, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the air bag light constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the illumination of the air bag light indicated that the air bag was not functioning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test, but the dealer did not inform the contact what the cause of failure was or if any repairs were necessary. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

The airbag light comes on intermittently. My Saturn repair center says there is a problem in the wiring in the passenger seat. The problem is interrelated to the passenger heating system and the passenger presence sensing system. I am having the problem fixed. I am finding out that this problem is being reported by others. Saturn should be held responsible for fixing this problem so that it cannot recur in the future at their expense. It is obviously an engineering flaw that is putting my safety and the safety of others at risk. I have reported this problem to General Motors and they have taken no action.

- Hamilton, VA, USA

Air bag indicator light for passenger seat comes on and off intermittently. Dealer says the first thing that has to be fixed is the seat heater element in passenger seat because it sets a code for the passenger side airbag. That is a cost of $300 plus and does not even fix any possible issue with the airbag. Don't know if there is an issue with the airbag for sure until seat element repaired.

- Bentonville, AR, USA

Passenger airbag light causes the airbag dash light to come on. Even if someone is sitting in the passenger seat, the system doesn't always read that there is someone there and the sensor will not turn on the airbag on the passenger side. When airbag is off, the idiot light on the dash comes on. When it does read someone is sitting there, the sensor turns the airbag on and the idiot light goes out in the dash. Don't know if the airbag is going to work in the event of an accident. Seems to be a big problem with these vehicles. GM don't you think you should pay to fix your mistakes?

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

Passenger side air bag sensor failed; possibly causing air bags to inflate while car in motion or no inflation if in accident. Multiple reports posted on blog with exactly same Saturn. Cost to fix problem centers around $1050 with mine coming in at $1040.24. Local GM repair center manager aware of issue & highly suggested I advise NHTSA as this is considered a safety issue! frustrated that Saturn did not issue a recall. Report made to Chevrolet @ 800-222-1020 with reference #71-934029515.

- Ashland, VA, USA

Passenger air bag seat sensor malfunction. Seems that there are a large number of people on the Saturn blog with same issue and same symptoms.

- Conyers, GA, USA

I noticed that my air bags were flipping on and off, and that when I hit the seat warmer the air bags flip back to on. I took my car to have it looked at and they told me that the heater in the seat was causing this problem. This is not safe at all.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Airbag system sensors for 2006 Saturn Vue are failing. A light is indicating that airbags will not inflate in the event of a collision. This occurred just after my 60,000 mile warranty had expired. I was told this would not be covered by Saturn as a warranty item. I feel this is a safety issue that should be covered and replaced by General Motors. The Vue currently has 88,000 miles. The vehicle will not protect passengers in the event of a collision in it's current state. Correction made to year in description. Updated IVOQ 01/19/11

- Columbus, OH, USA

Airbabs - mulitple impact on passenger side and front. Causing passenger fron T wheel to break at axle and two rear wheels to bend under fraime. Airbags did not deploy

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the front passenger air bags would not deploy due to a malfunction in the front passenger seat heating mechanism. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 49000. Updated 4/13/10 the air bag light would also illuminate when someone sat in the front passenger seat. Updated 06/17/10

- Palmetto, FL, USA

Hit a deer head on @ 50 mph, front end totally smashed in, air bags did not deploy.

- Rochester, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver struck a deer. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed home. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that they would call the driver within 48 hours. The dealer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.

- Towanda, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. While driving 40 mph, the contact slammed on the brakes and struck a dog. The front fender and bumper were damaged. The contact was not injured. The fog lights were detached from the vehicle and the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The air bags failed to deploy. The dealer stated that the air bags did not deploy because the seat heater circuit was connected to the air bag sensor. Repairs could not be made to the air bag or air bag sensor because the element burned out. The failure and current mileages were less than 50,000.

- Kannapolis, NC, USA

Consumer complaint deactivation of 2006 Saturn Vue air bag. ***transferred to tis*** the consumer request that an air bag on/off switch be installed on the driver's side of the vehicle. The consumer is 4' 10-1/2 inches, 88 pounds and has to sit close to the steering wheel in order to reach the gas and brake pedal.

- Garland, TX, USA