2005 Saturn ION Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 Saturn IONs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 Saturn ION problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Saturn ION Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 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 |
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2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 159000 | 300 | noise from front suspension, replaced bushings and control arms and stabilizer links |
| Feb | 2011 | 168000 | 20 | Replaced thermostat |
| Dec | 2012 | 216000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 66500 | 128 | Replaced shocks and spring seats |
| Apr | 2012 | 68700 | 78 | Radiator fan needed to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 73000 | 100 | Replaced Front Oxygen Sensor and coolant sensor |
| 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 New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | AC compressor seized causing belt breakage Dealer replaced compressor and belt under warranty | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Front control arm bushing fell loose from the control arm. Dealer replaced despite being out of warranty | |
| Aug | 2011 | 73000 | 93 | Control Arm Bushing came loose from its mounting. Replaced control arm |
| Apr | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 128000 | 800 | Ignition system stopped working correctly Catalytic converter was damaged by ignition issue |
| Mar | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 130000 | 60 | random multiple misfires. Replaced coil pack |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | 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 Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 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. | |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Gauges starting "lagging". Speedometer in particular. Also cruise control occasionally not working. ECU update fixed it. | |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Window seal on passenger side went bad - window would not roll up properly into the door. Covered under warranty. | |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | 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. | |
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | noticed a knocking sound when turning. Suspension bushing was bad. Covered under warranty. Now, 6 months later, it is happening again. | |
| May | 2006 | 0 | 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 | 2007 | 0 | 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 | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | 0 | Would not start in extreme cold. Disconnected white wire from pass-lock system. It now cranks EVERY freezing morning! |
| Saturn ION in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 52080 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 53940 | 529 | New tire installation |
| Saturn ION in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 92500 | 580 | Struts |
| Feb | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Ignition Switch Replacement, Car locked key in ignition, no start no electrical | |
| Jul | 2011 | 49000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 105400 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 112840 | 500 | One front bearing changed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 161200 | 600 | Serviced Catalytic Converter |
| Mar | 2013 | 163680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 59000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 64500 | 70 | Replaced clips that held driver side window to power window track ..took to local glass shop |
| Jun | 2011 | 65000 | 200 | Both rear shocks replaced after I noticed one was leaking..car does not bounce so much going over rough roads |
| Apr | 2012 | 72000 | 1000 | replaced rear drum brake cylinders front brake pads and rotors replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 75000 | 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 | 2013 | 79000 | 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 | 2013 | 81000 | 326 | front right wheel bearing was replaced as it was noisy |
| Saturn ION in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 85000 | 90 | Blinkers inoperative. Replaced wiring harness. |
| Jun | 2011 | 94000 | 600 | Swaybar links replaced on both sides. |
| Jun | 2012 | 115000 | 85 | Broken windshield wiper transmission. |
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 59000 | 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 | 2011 | 70000 | 291 | emissions problems suspension problem |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 106 | transmission lines leaking |
| Dec | 2011 | 82000 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 93000 | 10 | cruise control, replaced the up-down switch. it works now. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 70000 | 100 | Replaced lower control arm bushings, stabilizer end links and bushings by myself |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. | ||
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2004 | 0 | brake light switch adjusted by dealer | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | ignition lock cylinder replaced under warranty | |
| Jun | 2012 | 80000 | 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 |
| Aug | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 48000 | 50 | Replaced solenoid switch, auto transaxle park/neutral position to fix BTSI system. |
| Dec | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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