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2003 Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 122 repairs.
2003 Saturn ION suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saturn ION
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $150 |
Front Sway Bar Links |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 107000 mi | Suspension Noise most likely sway bar bushing and end links. |
| 142000 mi US $70 |
Also replaced control arm bushings. |
| 124000 mi US $500 |
Driver side wheel bearing was replaced because noise/vibration/and too much free-play. |
| 157400 mi US $300 |
Replaced Wheel bearing due to noise. |
| 166000 mi US $350 |
Replaced tie rod ends, ball joints, sway bar bushings, end-links. |
| 52080 mi C $350 |
Front wheel bearings noisy |
| 53940 mi C $200 |
Loud noise in front end on bumps. Rear end bounce on bumps |
| 68200 mi C $450 |
Stabilizer link replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $740 |
original FW bearings replaced |
| 110000 mi | Other repair the same day original FW bearings replaced !!760$(tax incl). |
| 109000 mi US $490 |
Lower control arm bushings worn - car had made clunking, squeaking noises for some time. |
| 121300 mi US $600 |
Replaced struts and shocks after 9 1/2 years. No complaints |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $1000 |
Struts needed to be replaced. |
| 29481 mi US $405 |
Alignment due to uneven wear on tires. |
| 92000 mi US $798 |
Wheel bearings went bad. The front hub assemblies had to be replaced. |
| 350000 mi US $700 |
every 100K new tie rods, control arms, bushings... 4 set. |
| 29517 mi | Replace right front wheel bearing hub assembly, and reprogram transmission.Under warranty. |
| 135000 mi US $282 |
Replace right front wheel bearing assembly. |
| 164960 mi US $563 |
Replace both front struts,shocks and two new tires. |
| 166000 mi US $773 |
Had to replace shocks and struts. |
| 181000 mi US $539 |
Replace Tie Rod on left side. |
| 183300 mi US $187 |
Replace sway bar. |
| 64000 mi US $580 |
REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS |
| 35000 mi | Went in for 3000 mile oil change, needed new bushings and tires due to a bubble |
| 136000 mi US $70 |
suspension clunking on bumps. swaybar bushings and end links replaced with Moog parts. |
| 136000 mi US $90 |
ball joint rubber boot torn. replaced both control arms. |
| 51500 mi US $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. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 70000 mi US $890 |
Loud growling noise. Replaced both front wheel hub bearings. Loud growling noise. Replaced both front wheel hub bearings. |
| 73000 mi US $55 |
replaced both rear shocks due to worn out original units. |
| 88000 mi US $70 |
Heard some clunking noise from front end. Replaced both side Stabilizer End Links. |
| 89000 mi US $110 |
Loud clunking noise from front end when it ran over potholes. Replaced front stabilizer bar bushings. |
| 99000 mi US $250 |
The familiar front wheel hub bearing noise occurred. The previous pair that Firestone had installed only lasted two years. This time, I refused to pay Firestone another ripoff $875 and replaced them myself. It went smooth and I saved $625. |
| 107000 mi US $374 |
I replaced the front struts and rear shocks due to the banging on the floor board caused by the traction bar. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 60500 mi US $204 |
Sway bar replacement (2) |
| 67000 mi US $1400 |
Typical issue with Ions. |
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