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2003 Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2003 Saturn ION electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saturn ION
Engine not specified
| 57000 mi US $278 |
coolant display indicator problem, comes on and goes off randomly. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 148768 mi US $1284 |
replaced alternator |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 181200 mi US $50 |
Had to replace Heating and AC control panel from the dash. |
| 291000 mi US $400 |
Starter had to be replaced, car would not start in cold weather. Originally thought to be battery, but passed all tests, was actually the starter. |
| 203800 mi | Alternator replaced |
| 55800 mi C $70 |
Starter replaced due to disengaguement problem |
| 104000 mi | Door locks not working properly |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 20373 mi | Daytime running lamp/turn signal bulbs were replaced due to manufacturer recall. |
| 66284 mi US $146 |
2nd problem with no-start issue. Passlock light & service engine message. Took to dealer, diagnosed, found no problems. Battery replaced in attempt to resolve, but problem recurred. |
| 78764 mi US $135 |
Bulb in the instrument panel burned out & was replaced. |
| 100991 mi US $160 |
Replace ignition switch. Car would not start because of not reading key code. Yellow theft light on. |
| 113000 mi US $326 |
Car would not start. I replaced the battery and the car still wouldn't start.I had to replace the starter. |
| 55000 mi US $195 |
AC would not blow cold air. Replaced blower fan, was not the problem. Replaced AC control head, ($45), problem remedied. |
| 80000 mi US $125 |
Car was driveable earlier in the day. Went to park for about 5 minutes and came back to a disabled car. The engine would turn over, start, and come up to an idle for a brief second before dying. MIL/CEL came on. Diagnosed as a bad BCM. |
| 136000 mi US $60 |
alternator replaced. belt replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $45 |
intermittent no start. only solenoid click. starter removed and rebuilt. probably bad solenoid. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 113000 mi US $84 |
Engine cranks but doesn't start. Found CEL's P0700 and U2105. Replaced battery and reset CEL's. Engine cranks and starts normal. No CEL's. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 160000 mi US $240 |
Windshield Wiper motor/transmission on Driver's Side broke in half. Not the linkage, the motor. Replaced with a used part ($120) and another $120 was for labor. |
| 165000 mi US $5 |
Driver's door jam switch replaced. Self repair. 15 minutes and a $5 part. |
| 169000 mi | Alternator replaced. |
| 158000 mi US $800 |
Radiator fan did broke down and internal temp gauge broke |
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