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2005 Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 92 repairs.
2005 Saturn ION repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 82 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
| Saturn ION in South Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 201265800 miUS $128 | Replaced shocks and spring seats | ||
| Apr 201268300 miUS $78 | Radiator fan needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 201273000 miUS $100 | Replaced Front Oxygen Sensor and coolant sensor | ||
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010159000 miUS $300 | noise from front suspension, replaced bushings and control arms and stabilizer links | ||
| Feb 2011168000 miUS $20 | Replaced thermostat | ||
| Saturn ION in South Dakota, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 2012127700 miUS $800 | Ignition system stopped working correctly Catalytic converter was damaged by ignition issue | ||
| Saturn ION in Ohio, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 2012130000 miUS $60 | random multiple misfires. Replaced coil pack | ||
| Jun 2013130000 miUS $60 | Ignition cylinder failed. Key would not turn. Had to replace | ||
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States Apr 2006 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Feb 200620000 mi | noticed a knocking sound when turning. Suspension bushing was bad. Covered under warranty. Now, 6 months later, it is happening again. | ||
| May 200623000 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. | ||
| Jul 200741 mi | Just got back from dealer, many repairs done. LF wheel bearing and hub assembly; suspension bushing (for the 3rd time); Intermediate steering shaft, insulator and clamp; concentric slave cylinder; alignment. All covered under extended warranty. Thank | ||
| Saturn ION in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200832000 mi | Had rear cigarette lighter unit replace (just quit working) | ||
| May 200832050 mi | Blower fan replaced, Sunroof Motor replaced | ||
| Jun 200833000 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. | ||
| Saturn ION in Vermont, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 201052000 miUS $600 | Replaced sway bar links and wheel bearing - said wheel bearing was in the worst condition they'd ever seen. Rotors were entirely disintegrated piles of rust. | ||
| Saturn ION in New York, United States May 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 200721705 mi | AC compressor seized causing belt breakage Dealer replaced compressor and belt under warranty | ||
| Aug 200828700 mi | Front control arm bushing fell loose from the control arm. Dealer replaced despite being out of warranty | ||
| Aug 201173000 miUS $93 | Control Arm Bushing came loose from its mounting. Replaced control arm | ||
| Jun 2013104000 miUS $75 | Stabilizer bar links and bushings replaced due to rattling | ||
| Saturn ION in Vermont, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200973000 miUS $35 | Ignition switch was bad | ||
| Saturn ION in Michigan, United States - Dec 2006 | |||
| Jun 200617000 mi | Gauges starting "lagging". Speedometer in particular. Also cruise control occasionally not working. ECU update fixed it. | ||
| Aug 200619000 mi | Window seal on passenger side went bad - window would not roll up properly into the door. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Dec 200623000 mi | Head was cracked on the motor. Check engine light tipped us off that something was wrong - but car ran pretty well like this for a year. It explained the mysterious dissapearing coolant. Warranty covered $1400 cost. | ||
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Georgia, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 2013129000 mi | Would not start in extreme cold. Disconnected white wire from pass-lock system. It now cranks EVERY freezing morning! | ||
| Mar 2014147000 miUS $300 | replaced icm and coil | ||
| Saturn ION in Quebec, Canada Sep 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 201352080 miC $529 | New tire installation | ||
| Feb 201454660 miC $35 | Does not start, Passlock lignt and other lights flashing. | ||
| Aug 201557660 miC $115 | Replace Right front Sway bar link | ||
| Feb 201658480 miC $50 | HVAC Blower fan stop working in low and medium speed. High speed is working. rnReplaced HVAC Blower motor Resistor. | ||
| Nov 201660240 miC $125 | Replace front Left Wheel Bearing. Replace rear brake cylinder(Right and left). | ||
| Saturn ION in New Mexico, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201690000 miUS $890 | replaced shocks and struts | ||
| Sep 201691000 miUS $475 | ignition switch lock cylinder replaced during GM recall failed (key will not turn). Found dealer recall 'repair' damaged switch housing to where lock cylinder replacement ineffective, need to replace the entire switch and housing | ||
| Jan 2018102000 miUS $320 | Engine light, code 102; thermostat replacement | ||
| Saturn ION in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $580 | Struts | ||
| Saturn ION in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201366000 mi | 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. | ||
| Saturn ION in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201375500 miUS $45 | Bad oxygen sensor "upstream", means before catalytic converter. Replaced sensor. Had to replace both stabilizer links, and sway bar bushings. | ||
| Dec 201378000 mi | engine coolant light comes on. Needs new coolant surge tank. | ||
| Saturn ION in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jun 2011112840 miC $500 | One front bearing changed. | ||
| Dec 2012161200 miC $600 | Serviced Catalytic Converter | ||
| Saturn ION in Texas, United States May 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013124000 miUS $50 | Replace spark plugs. | ||
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201059000 mi | Took car in for yearly PA. state inspection. Car would not pass state emissions test due to bad gas cap. Dealer service replaced gas cap. | ||
| May 201164300 miUS $70 | Replaced clips that held driver side window to power window track ..took to local glass shop | ||
| Jun 201165000 miUS $200 | Both rear shocks replaced after I noticed one was leaking..car does not bounce so much going over rough roads | ||
| Apr 201271500 miUS $400 | replaced rear drum brake cylinders | ||
| Oct 201275000 miUS $8 | Car was running a tiny bit hot according to temp gauge. Checked to find upper radiator hose was collapsing due to negative pressure in cooling system. Replaced screw on cap on overflow reservoir. Problem solved. | ||
| Mar 201379000 miUS $262 | Replaced both front stabilizer link bars as the y were worn and loose. front end noise going over bumps stopped had both rear shocks replaced as rear end bounced a lot | ||
| May 201381000 miUS $326 | front right wheel bearing was replaced as it was noisy | ||
| Feb 201593000 miUS $150 | Both rear shocks replaced for Pennsylvania state inspection due to leaks. | ||
| Nov 201599000 miUS $65 | Replaced both front end Mcpherson struts and coils Replaced the coolant recovery tank and hose engine supply hose from the tank to the engine. Old one was leaking from the bottom near the sensor. New one came with sensor and cap. | ||
| Sep 2016107000 miUS $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.... | ||
| Mar 2017113000 miUS $266 | Emission light on dash was related to a faulty valve from gas tank that traps and hold fumes. Valve replaced and light cleared. | ||
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 201059000 miUS $150 | p0455 error, can't solve it, put new gas caps still happens. can't find parts that need attention on the car, don't know where to look | ||
| Feb 201170000 miUS $291 | emissions problems suspension problem | ||
| Mar 201170000 miUS $106 | transmission lines leaking | ||
| Dec 201182000 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. | ||
| Oct 201292500 miUS $10 | cruise control, replaced the up-down switch. it works now. | ||
| Saturn ION in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201085000 miUS $90 | Blinkers inoperative. Replaced wiring harness. | ||
| Jun 201194000 miUS $600 | Swaybar links replaced on both sides. | ||
| Jun 2012115000 miUS $85 | Broken windshield wiper transmission. | ||
| Jul 2014145800 miUS $150 | Excessive noise at front driver side wheel. | ||
| Mar 2015160000 miUS $250 | Fuel line leak near rear driver-side tire. Found excessive corrosion on the line. Replaced with new lines. | ||
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201070000 miUS $100 | Replaced lower control arm bushings, stabilizer end links and bushings by myself | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States Apr 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 200614000 mi | Ignition Switch Replacement, Car locked key in ignition, no start no electrical | ||
| Jul 201149000 miUS $236 | I paid for the ignition switch replacement though it was replaced not 20,000 miles ago under warranty. The BTSI sensor [$400.00] was covered by GM as it had been replaced 20,000 miles before as well. Update: GM later refunded the rest. | ||
| Jul 201461200 mi | Recall ignition switch and cylinder. The 2011 repair lasted a little over a year and 3000 miles. I've been diddling a little tab under the steering wheel to get the key to release. | ||
| Feb 201665000 miUS $381 | Bushing on sway bar went out again after less than 30,000 miles. 1st time was under warranty. Recall for ignition key only partially successful. Key would still not come out after repair. TSB was issued by GM for this condition. Shifter replaced because of open circuit | ||
| Jul 201869000 miUS $988 | Fuel filler neck and vapor recovery system | ||
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Michigan, United States Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201797000 miUS $1400 | fuel and return line replaced - rusted from factory heat shield holding water | ||
| Oct 2017101000 miUS $1000 | front bearings replaced | ||
| Mar 2018106000 miUS $88 | replaced water pump | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jul 200963000 miUS $100 | Slow coolant leak. Dealer replaced water pump. | ||
| Oct 200975000 mi | Cat convertor flex pipe cracked. Replaced under Federal Emmissions requirement | ||
| Dec 200980000 miUS $550 | Replaced struts shocks | ||
| Dec 2011115000 miUS $300 | Crankshaft position sensor failure | ||
| Feb 2012118000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Ohio, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 2007 | I seem to be have a stupid little problem with my gas caps. I am on my third and they keep going bad! I have replaced 2, at a whopping $26 each. | ||
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States Mar 2004 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 200450 mi | brake light switch adjusted by dealer | ||
| Jul 200730000 mi | ignition lock cylinder replaced under warranty | ||
| Saturn ION in Kentucky, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201444000 mi | Fuel injector line came loose / or electrical ignition cause a fire. Car was a total loss due to fire. | ||
| Saturn ION in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 201048000 miUS $50 | Replaced solenoid switch, auto transaxle park/neutral position to fix BTSI system. | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201336000 miUS $1100 | Clunking noise from front suspension. Shop diagnosed as needing a new steering yoke. Battery would not hold a charge. Replaced battery. | ||
| Saturn ION in New Jersey, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201185000 mi | Shocks, Struts, Break Pads and Rotors. | ||
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