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2005 Saturn ION repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Saturn ION electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

23000 mi driver's side window stopped working. Dealership said it was that the weatherstripping was stuck and lubed it with silicone. 2 weeks later it happened again, apparently the motor was bad. All was covered under warranty. 
21705 mi AC compressor seized causing belt breakage Dealer replaced compressor and belt under warranty 
32000 mi Had rear cigarette lighter unit replace (just quit working) 
32050 mi Blower fan replaced, Sunroof Motor replaced 

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2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

66000 mi If the car went over a large bump or dip too quickly, the entire electrical system shut down, and the car would stall. On restarting, the car worked fine. 
129000 mi Would not start in extreme cold. Disconnected white wire from pass-lock system. It now cranks EVERY freezing morning! 
85000 mi

US $90
Blinkers inoperative. Replaced wiring harness. 
54660 mi

C $35
Does not start, Passlock lignt and other lights flashing. 
58480 mi

C $50
HVAC Blower fan stop working in low and medium speed. High speed is working. rnReplaced HVAC Blower motor Resistor. 
82000 mi had problems with the inside door switch. also with the security system locking my start up. thanks for google and all the help there. 
92500 mi

US $10
cruise control, replaced the up-down switch. it works now. 

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2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

48000 mi

US $50
Replaced solenoid switch, auto transaxle park/neutral position to fix BTSI system. 
36000 mi

US $1100
Battery would not hold a charge. Replaced battery. 

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2005 Saturn ION Electrical Problems

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