Saturn ION Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Saturn ION reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Saturn ION truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Saturn ION reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Saturn ION was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saturn ION has been recently.
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Saturn ION Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Saturn ION.Models 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.
Saturn ION Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Saturn ION
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Saturn ION Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Saturn ION: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We have only owned the Ion for a few months so I cannot comment on the reliablilty yet. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plastic panels mean no rust and no fear for dents. |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very durable engine, but sub par interior materials. |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Just that -- a car I can get into and know it will start and reliably get me from a to b. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Low maintenance required just oil changes and rotate tires. No damage to the car that I know of from hitting a tire and rim @ 65mph on the hwy. Had to purchase new rim, hubcap and tire. |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Dependable. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car starts even in the coldest weather (Chicago area) and runs smoothly, even after almost a quarter MILLION miles of driving it on bumpy Illinois roads! I sure wish they still made Saturn's so I could buy another one. |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good product |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have onlu owed the car for a few months but have not had any problems with it yet. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
This is my 2nd new Saturn. My first was a 1998 Saturn SL2 4dr. I had no problems with it and it has 145,000 miles on it and still runs great. So that is why I bought my 2003 Saturn Ion2. I knew that I was getting a good reliable car. |
| 2003 | 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In 5 years and 68,000 miles, I have only had less than a handful of problems, which 95% of them were taken care of by the warranty. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Saturn ION: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The ignition switch went out at 33,000!! (SERIOUSLY?) Trunk release at 36k (not a fuse issue) At 29k radio would stick and no functions would work (had it fixed several times still having issues at 62k. Wheel bearings and struts out at 52k. |
