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Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2007	Saturn ION		18 IONs, 9.1 months of data per ION, average 67100 miles Small sample size. Join or 18 IONs, 9.1 months of data per ION, average 67100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs
2006	Saturn ION		24 IONs, 10.8 months of data per ION, average 82200 miles Small sample size. Join or 24 IONs, 10.8 months of data per ION, average 82200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs
2005	Saturn ION		15 IONs, 8.7 months of data per ION, average 110200 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 IONs, 8.7 months of data per ION, average 110200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs
2004	Saturn ION		12 IONs, 9.4 months of data per ION, average 80800 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 IONs, 9.4 months of data per ION, average 80800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs
2003	Saturn ION		10 IONs, 10.7 months of data per ION, average 105500 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 IONs, 10.7 months of data per ION, average 105500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs

Saturn ION in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	1240		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	1860	0	Check engine light came on when vehicule clocked over 1000km on January 4th. Was told that it was not a big deal and was given an appointment on February 21nd. I left the vehicule there all day and got it back in the evening. Light came back on three ...
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007		0	Fuel gauge sender and fuel pump failed. Was in shop twice for a duration of three weeks for parts to be acquired by dealer. Repaired under new-car warranty.
May	2008	9000	60	Right rear brakes were squealing. Were not properly assembled and lubricated during manufacture.
Jul	2008	10000	0	Squeak coming from right front when going over modest bumps on road at 20 mph or greater.
Aug	2008	11000	0	Radio memory selection buttons did not work. Hit the side of the radio fixture with open hand a couple of times and radio memory buttons started working. Intermittent in radio connections, but problem has not re-appeared after more than a week.
Sep	2008	12000	9	Brake pedal was making a squeaking noise when depressed. Used spray lubricant on pedal arm mechanism inside car. Squeak went away and has not returned a week later.
Jan	2009	15000	0	Squeaking noise coming from engine compartment. Only present for about 15 minutes when car cold and first started up.
Apr	2010	23000	0	Left lower control arm was noisy. Defective part was replaced under OEM Warranty. Rear right brakes were very squeaky when brake pedal pushed down. Also when parking brake engaged. Brakes were disassembled and parts were lubricated.
Jan	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007		0	Edges of trunk lid cutting into rear bumper facia - warranty, unfixable
Sep	2007		0	Cruise control switch on steering wheel replaced - warranty
Nov	2007		0	roof appliques rattling - foam padding replaced - warranty
Dec	2007		0	rubber sound padding under dash cracking and falling apart - not resolved yet as of 03/08.
Feb	2008	9000	0	Clutch cruise control (upper) replaced - warranty
Nov	2008		0	OnStar malfunctioning - warranty
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007		0	Rear Passenger window regulator loose in track. Replace regulator in track - no charge warranty
Mar	2008	8000	33	Clutch pedal feels like it catches on something at the release when synchronizing. Continues to get worse as time goes by.
Nov	2008	26000	0	Turning the wheel there was some grinding noise. Turns out there were rocks in the Strut Adjuster. I think that is correct. Promblem resolved
Dec	2009	52000	52	Don't have the work order so unable to explain. Emissions and something burned out. Will try to find out and explain
May	2011	89000	0	Valve # 3 was replaced - problem was fixed by power train warranty.
Nov	2012	126500	800	needed a new fuel pump - will make another trip to repair fuel gage - not working - faulty pump
Dec	2012	127000		Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	16000		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	17000	45	seat cover latches keep popping off , resulting in seat cover coming off seat, seems to be unresolvable intermittently, check engine will come on as well as abs, brake, no codes are stored, so nothing gets done about it
Feb	2008	21000	0	Struts went bad.
Nov	2008	29000	0	Rotors were shiny and pads worn, again, replaced both.
Sep	2009	33000	100	drivers window not working; found window regulator no good (again) When fueling, pump keeps stopping. Bad tank purge solenoid.
Jan	2010	34000	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.
May	2010	34500	100	check engine light, gas tank needed to be replaced has a built in valve that is defective, wheel hub bearings also no good, making loud noise.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	21700		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	22320	500	Vechicle taken in for safety inspection. Informed front pads AND rotors had to be replaced to pass inspection. Was told the rotor had to be replaced because of a rust ridge around the outside of the rotor, grinding wasn't possible and was given the "All d
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	22320		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	24180	0	Changed both lower control arm bushings. Changed HVAC Blower as it was noisy.
Feb	2008	25420	0	Ignition switch causing no start issue. Replaced ignition.
Aug	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	5000		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	6000	18	n/a
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	46000		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	49000	130	Sway bar bushings and endlink bushing were worn and caused clunking while driving over bumps and back-and-forth steering
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Vermont, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	72000		First odometer entry
May	2009	73000	35	Ignition switch was bad
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Nebraska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007		0	Replace back-up light switch-warranty
Apr	2008	75000	180	Passkey system failure, seems to be common on these vehicle.
Aug	2008	79000	224	Windshield speckled and sandblasted causing difficulty at night with glare from oncoming traffic.
Dec	2008	79000	150	Replace windshield wiper drive assy due to breaking during ice accumulation
Feb	2009		12	Replace headlamp bulb
Mar	2010	94000	325	Replaced engine management computer. Car died and had to be towed to shop.
Apr	2010	95000	550	Replaced cat converter and O2 sensors after reading codes that indicated system had failed. Found converter core loose and blocked, O2 sensor bad.
Apr	2011	104000	789	Told by authorized Saturn repair center that problem was BCM and would have to replace at cost estimated $1,100. Spent $89 for diagnostics. Had independent shop fix, did not remedy problem, at cost of $700
May	2011	104000	200	Determined radio output making it to body connector, determined wiring shorting in right door. Repaired wires, repaired radio malfunction.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008		85	Engine had slight chatter to it. Valves were cleaned and one spark plug replaced.
Feb	2008		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.
Mar	2009	160000	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.
Apr	2009	165000	5	Driver's door jam switch replaced. Self repair. 15 minutes and a $5 part.
Jul	2009	169000	0	Alternator replaced.
Sep	2011	213000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Saturn ION in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008		0	Had rear cigarette lighter unit replace (just quit working)
May	2008		0	Blower fan replaced, Sunroof Motor replaced
Jun	2008	33000	0	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.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	61000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	63000	100	Slow coolant leak. Dealer replaced water pump.
Oct	2009	75000	0	Cat convertor flex pipe cracked. Replaced under Federal Emmissions requirement
Dec	2009	80000	550	Replaced struts shocks
Dec	2011	115000	300	Crankshaft position sensor failure
Feb	2012	118000	680	Check engine light was still on after I replaced the crankshaft position sensor myself. Code said I needed to do a CASE relearn. The dealer also found another code indicating the coolant temp was too low. Also replace a failing thermostat.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	56000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	58000	380	Rotors Warped, Rotors and Brake pads replaced
Apr	2011	85000	0	Shocks, Struts, Break Pads and Rotors.

Saturn ION in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	43000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	53000	0	Replaced Squeeking belt and resurfaced rotors to reduce vibration when braking at speeds over 50mph.
Mar	2010	76000	0	Saturn had sent me a notice of possible issues with the catalytic converter on my Redline. I had had some of the symptoms that they mentioned. ie SES light comes on for no reason in cold weather. Sometimes a loss of power in cold weather.
Jan	2012	95000	100	I had a clunking noise coming from the front end of the car. I replaced the swaybar bushings and endlinks. The endlinks were probably fine I figured I'll have them off might as well replace them also. Car runs much better now. On really cold days the car would not start. From visiting saturnfans.com I found the problem was the ignition switch setting off the security mode. Bought replacement switch and installed easily. No problems since.
Mar	2013	106000		Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	63000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	64000	150	Front Sway Bar Links
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	57000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	58000	300	Door panel was loose at the bottom of the door frame
Dec	2009	64000	580	REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Jun	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn ION in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008		500	Front wheel hub bearings each had to be replaced, which I did myself for parts cost. I also replaced brake pads, rotors were OK so I left them alone.
Jun	2008		195	AC would not blow cold air. Replaced blower fan, was not the problem. Replaced AC control head, ($45), problem remedied.
Jan	2009	65000	230	Ignition switch replaced, starter is in bad shape and will require replacement soon
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

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