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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
51647 mi
US $69
Driver sunvisor wouldn't stay up, had to be replaced.
89156 mi
US $573
Headlight housing had to be reconditioned.
96759 mi
US $100
Had the car checked at my repair shop for wind noise. It was not mechanical. Took the car to my auto body shop. The problem was the roof rails.
Had to remove front roof rails on both sides.
So now the noise is gone but the car doesn't look good.
142200 mi
US $5
Water in trunk. Rubber plug missing on left side. Air vent sealed with sealant.
159000 mi
Water leak into trunk. Tried to patch it up with little results.
58000 mi
US $300
Door panel was loose at the bottom of the door frame
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