2007 Saturn ION Problems and Repair Histories
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Saturn ION Reliability through December 31, 2012
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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 | |
| 2007 | Saturn ION | 19 IONs, 9.3 months of data per ION, average 66800 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 IONs, 9.3 months of data per ION, average 66800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2007 Saturn ION
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| Saturn ION in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 99000 | 400 | replaced control arm bushings; full alignment |
| Aug | 2010 | 102000 | 270 | Fuel pump replaced because it was spraying fuel under car. GM issued a partial recall for this safety issue, but not for cars in my state! After difficulty obtaining new pump (2 weeks, 2 vendors), successfully completed repair myself. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 37820 | 0 | While making visual inspection, mechanic noticed that the rear shocks needed replacing. Dealer replaced them under warranty. |
| Dec | 2010 | 46500 | 400 | Front shocks leaking. Replaced. Had to fidget key in contact to start the car. Ignition switch replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 67580 | 500 | Problem with the suspension causing noise when going at low speed. |
| Apr | 2012 | 73780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Transmission pressure control solenoid valve replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2010 | 17500 | 0 | Power window on passenger side rear door failed. New regulator installed. |
| Jun | 2011 | 23000 | 40 | Electric power steering stopped working at low speeds. Fixed at no charge (new motor and codes) under TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 68000 | 0 | Air bag fault light, dealer said the module needed replacement. Only happens when cold outside. Decided not to repair due to cost at this time ($750). Will research further. |
| Jul | 2011 | 73000 | 75 | Switch unit for front inside lights and sun roof control replaced, light switch had come apart. |
| Nov | 2011 | 79000 | 600 | R/R front wheel bearings. |
| Jul | 2012 | 88300 | 50 | Evaporator/Condenser unit was leaking water into te cabin. These were replaced. I removed the carpet and seats to trouble shoot the problem and I ended up finishing that part of the job. While I was trouble shooting the A/C water leak issue and checking that the water tubes for the sunroof were functioning the sunroof broke. |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | 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. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 211 | right front lower bushing replaced by Midas. (past 3 year warranty time) | |
| Aug | 2011 | 41500 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 43000 | 205 | right front lower bushing replaced & appears to be quite common repair on Saturns. looks like I can plan on replacing L & R around the next 35,000 miles or so. crumby engineering of suspension. |
| Jan | 2013 | 54000 | 185 | Diagnosis P0446 Evap Vent Solenoid sticking. Installed new updated solenoid with wiring harness. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 14260 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 14880 | 543 | Sun roof drains were clogged and caused small leakage / drip in interior. But water supposedly also accumulated in A or B pillar causing front driver door switch to be corroded/ malfunction - in turn causing problems with the interior lighting. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 24180 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 24800 | 0 | Paint on rear rocker panels worn where the doors come in contanct with panel. Link kit and bushings of front suspension worn and made klunking noise going over bumps at low speed. |
| 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. | ||
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. | |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Hood adjusted. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 73000 | 152 | Problem started just before 36,000 mile warranty ended but I did not get it fixed because nearest dlr is 2 hours away. I removed the window motor and replaced it by myself. $152 for the window motor from Saturn. This been the only problem in 73k mi. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 26000 | 200 | Loud suspension rattle due to defective control-arm-bushing on front-driver-side. Owner paid mechanic to replace defective control-arm-bushing on front-driver-side. |
| Sep | 2011 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 11160 | 0 | Cruise control works only sometimes. Driver's door exterior trim came loose. Ignition keys broken where the key ring attaches. |
| Jul | 2011 | 22940 | 0 | PCV hose cracked and dripping engine oil. I described the exact location but they still said "no fault found". Cruise control sometimes stops working after driving for more than 20 minutes. They said there were no codes and therefore nothing more they could do. They didn't even drive the vehicle. Received a letter from GM instructing me to get my electric power steering motor replaced if I had experienced any "PRW STR" warning messages. Dealer said there were no recalls and would not investigate further. Exhaust rattles after engine is started and sometimes while driving. Dealer said they could not duplicate the concern. Engine knocks/rattles very intermittently at idle once at operating temp. Dealer would not investigate further since I could not reproduce the noise when I dropped off the car. |
| Jun | 2012 | 26660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Shift knob top popped off, simply epoxied it back on. | |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Door check clicked | |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | Door check broke again, problem finally solved | |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Driver floor mat holder clip ripped out of carpet. Carpeting replaced, and new latch installed to hold driver floor mat in place. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 34720 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 34720 | 240 | changed pads and rotors |
| Saturn ION in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | the plastic facia flashing under the front had come loose and was flapping below the car |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 6200 | 0 | The mechanics saw the problem was imminent during a previous maintenance visit. During this maintenance visit, both control arm bushings were replaced, because they split. This is a common issue on this model. |
| Sep | 2009 | 12400 | 0 | Both control arm end links replaced. Again. Common issue. |
| Nov | 2009 | 14900 | 0 | RPMs were not dropping while coasting with the engine not in gear. RPMs remained at ~1500 until full stop. Issue appears to be fixed for now after a computer reflash. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Driver-side outside door/pillar covering fell off at highway speeds. Repair man told me the small bracket inside that it holds on to breaks easily. He checked pass. side. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 33480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 34720 | 300 | Front brake calipers required replacing. |
| Oct | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | I had brought it in because either the break or engine light had gone off (again), but they reported no problems found. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 67000 | 168 | Warped rotors; needed to be turned/machined. Door seal super slow leak. |
| Dec | 2010 | 114000 | 820 | Heater core strangely started leaking one day. Very unusual to happen on these cars, which is why the part cost so much (no one carries it in stock, even dealer)! Had it fixed in 1 day; however, it is a 5 hr labor rate. |
| Jul | 2012 | 157300 | 740 | Replaced front struts and rear shocks. |
| Mar | 2013 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 62300 | 200 | Replaced front rotors and brake pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 66700 | 0 | Electric Power Steering failed, burned out motor, repaired under special warranty/TSB. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 93000 | 294 | Replaced rear shock absorbers |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | 300 | Brakes are constantly going out, engine came on, had to replace shocks two years after I purchased the car, key is contantly stuck |
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 40300 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 60720 | 700 | Front right hub assembly needed to be changed but I changed both of them (left, right). Also changed rotors, pads, drums and shoes as maintence - this was the first time the brakes had been done. |
| Aug | 2012 | 64760 | 175 | Needed to change the tumbler (key started to get stuck at times) and have original key coded. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 158 | Went to start car, it wouldn't turn over, just clicked. Finally turned on after jumping car, needed battery |
| Saturn ION in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 21080 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 34720 | 0 | Driver's seat bottom replaced under warranty. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | it had leaking front struts on the front |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Brakes were making noice when driving car for a long time. |
| Dec | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | the power steering would go out, fixed |
| May | 2012 | 63000 | 1150 | Blew out engine. Replaced engine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 51000 | 75 | Replaced IAT sensor after getting OBD code at AutoZone. Self done, very simple. No check engine light since. |
| Saturn ION in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Cruise control if turned off and then back on again would not activate until car was stopped turned off and restarted. rear bushings replaced at same time as vehicLE was taken in for cruise issue. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | less than 10,000 kms front swaybar bushings gone. front end sounded like it was falling off in right hand turns going up hill | |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | 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. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | following last entry the car has 51 thousand KMS on it and who knows why this is not a vehicle for durability. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 36320 | 0 | For 3rd time in 56,000 kms the front end bushing were replaced due to being totally worn out. Took car into the Chev dealer due to an ice packed sound in the rear end during - 0 temp driving. Noise is very loud. Rear ones are still worn out. |
| Mar | 2010 | 37820 | 299 | Rear 2 bushings holding the rear axle to the body. |
| Apr | 2010 | 38620 | 299 | Muffler shop Apr 21 determined that the snap on the front driver side was a swaybar link problem. Both rear shocks leaking. |
| May | 2010 | 39520 | 300 | both rear shocks were leaking a lot Dealer missed both while working about 3 inches away from peoblem charging me for their failed repair of parts. |
| Jun | 2010 | 40300 | 150 | clunk in front end repeated on small road imperfections. Dealer could not find problem. Driver side Sway-bar link assembly needed replacing. Muffler shop noticed during oil change. |
| Jul | 2010 | 40920 | 41 | Clunk when shifting from Park to Reverse and slight noise from Reverse to Neutral. LARGE BANG when shifting from Neutral to DRIVE. Tech heard it for almost 10 minutes but next day could not replicate. T old not 2 worry about it Front brake rotors replaced along with new ceramic pads by brake shop due to smashing noise. Noise continued after brake job. Let dealer examine and "could not replicate concern" will find problem after warranty is up end Aug. |
| Mar | 2011 | 47740 | 0 | Wheel bearing passenger side had been replaced 2 yrs into ownership 2009. Vibration as if driving on rumble strip. Bearing worn out. Driver side checked at same time of repair and replaced as well |
| Jun | 2011 | 52700 | 80 | warranty on CV boot driver side. Did alignmment at same time |
| May | 2012 | 65100 | 300 | Replaced sway bar link as well as rear spring coils 300 $ Canadian |
| Nov | 2012 | 71260 | 410 | HAD TO REPLACE PASSANGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FOR THE THIRD TIME. |
| Jan | 2013 | 72540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn ION in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 52000 | 167 | control arm bushing replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn 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 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 13020 | 0 | Loud rattling noise coming from the driver side when traveling over 100km/h. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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