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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)
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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