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Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 736 repairs.
Saturn ION other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | Squeaking noise coming from engine compartment. Only present for about 15 minutes when car cold and first started up. |
| 12 mi | bought car new in 2007 & have been dilligent on oil changes (Mobil 1 synthetic) every 7,500 miles with oil filter changes every 3,750 miles. no pwr train issues yet. suspension & noise are my biggest gripes so far. |
| 41000 mi | now getting metal on metal squeek front passenger side. might be other bushing needing replacement. not liking the lack of quality & engineering of this car. Sale may be forthcoming. |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi | Turning the wheel there was some grinding noise. Turns out there were rocks in the Strut Adjuster. I think that is correct. Promblem resolved |
| 177000 mi US $160 |
replaced coupling on exhaust system next to catalytic converter. Shop owner commented that I should look for recall, should not have to be replaced. None found,..... |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 19500 mi | Hood adjusted. |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 11160 mi | Ignition keys broken where the key ring attaches. |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 34720 mi | Driver's seat bottom replaced under warranty. |
| 33480 mi | passenger door mechanism snapping sounded like something was in the door broken. Dealer stripped it all apart only to have management realize that the Saturn VUE had the same issue. Replaced door latch system and noise is gone - for now. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 1100 mi | Clutch pedal made a ratcheting sound when depressed - mechanic lubricated ball-and-socket joint at pedal actuator rod. Glove box refused to stay latched. Parts ordered. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 17000 mi US $45 |
seat cover latches keep popping off , resulting in seat cover coming off seat, seems to be unresolvable |
| 30700 mi US $100 |
continual problem with drivers window, got stuck and had to replace regulator 3 times then finally clips that hold glass in place on regulator, will see if this works, 4th time being repaired. |
| 79000 mi US $1200 |
Key stuck. Had to replace gear shifter assembly, ignition cylinder, and ignition housing. Then the steering wheel became stuck and the airbag light went on. Replaced clock spring, too, and now everything runs fine. |
| 104000 mi US $250 |
Trunk support bar snapped in half. Trunk unable to stay open. Replacement part required special order. Once repaired, the trunk is good as new. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | passenger window bolt vibrated loose causing the window to fall off track. The 2nd passenger airbag light does not indicate anything when a passenger is in the car. |
| 176700 mi C $5000 |
Both front seat belts replaced. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $265 |
The driver's door flew open making a right hand turn. Door would not close. Door latch replaced. |
| 13640 mi | passlock replace |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $600 |
Fuel vapors coming from rear of car. Dealer replaced leaking fuel pump module. This was a recall item a few months later and I received re-imbursement for the repair |
| 121520 mi | Crack windshield - replaced and drivers side window dislodged from the track and needed to be re-installed/tracks lubricated. |
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi | Grinding noise shifting into 2nd gear. Mechanic says it's normal on Ions. I drove another Ion same day on their lot. Didn't make the noise. If this is normal, these Ions need to be recalled. |
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 64300 mi US $70 |
Replaced clips that held driver side window to power window track ..took to local glass shop |
| 107000 mi US $174 |
One of the trunk lid torsion bars that hold up the deck lid when opened snapped on its own. I had to replace both the torsion bars as they work as a set. trunk/deck lid now is able to stay in the open position.... |
| 115000 mi US $85 |
Broken windshield wiper transmission. |
| 52080 mi C $529 |
New tire installation |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 223300 mi US $160 |
Mechanism of left windshield wiper was replaced |
| 157400 mi US $51 |
Replaced driver's side mirror and windshield mounted rear view mirror. Replaced driver's side mirror and windshield mounted rear view mirror |
| 107000 mi US $280 |
wiper transmission needed replaced |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 69000 mi US $100 |
plastic wiper transmission linkage was broken. replaced w metal version of OEM part. $90 delivered installed myself in about 30 min, dealers rumored to charge $300 to replace |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 81800 mi US $150 |
Replace windshield wiper drive assy due to breaking during ice accumulation |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 149000 mi US $250 |
Windshield wiper transmission replacement. This was the second time needed for this car. It appears to need a new one every 50K. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 200000 mi US $150 |
Windshield wiper linkage assembly had to be replaced. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 69575 mi US $188 |
Replace broken left side windshield wiper assembly and motor. |
| 85400 mi US $8 |
Replace windshield wiper blades. Check for wind noise coming from the outside of the car. Not found at this time. |
| 82500 mi US $345 |
Wiper transmission failed & was replaced. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 127000 mi US $50 |
Driver's side door lock fell into the door. Charge approx, had other routine maint. done at same time. Roughly 1/2 to 3/4 hour labor. |
| 152000 mi US $80 |
Hood latch broke from cable. Cable replaced and latch lubricated. Latch was a problem ever since replacement from front end accident. Not OEM problem. |
| 50500 mi US $200 |
driver side wiper transmission needed to be replaced. |
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