| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2003 Saturn ION transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 142000 mi US $70 |
Changed drivers side CV Joint due to bad popping. Problem is solved. |
| 124000 mi US $500 |
Manual transmission internal transmission burned up due to slight transmission leak. |
| 157400 mi US $300 |
Replaced clunking Drivers side CV axle. |
| 166300 mi US $1000 |
Replace passenger axle, leaking |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 5799 mi | Transmission slipping in 2nd gear. Dealer recalibrated. However, issue never completely disappeared. |
| 53000 mi US $1800 |
transmission replaced, because not shifting properly, Still did not shift properly after replacement. |
| Transmission Valve Body |
| 142200 mi | CV boot leaking. Sealed with tape and zip ties. |
| 94000 mi US $750 |
Transmission was building up pressure and forcing the car to "bang loudly" when downshifting... Dealer replaced fluid and reflashed transmission. After a week problem still occured. Dealer suggested replacing valve body or rebuilding the trans. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 71000 mi US $2300 |
replaced CVT due to P0700 DTC replaced CVT due to P0700 DTC |
| 112600 mi US $326 |
CVT fluid leaks. Dealer replaced transmission output shaft seal. CVT fluid leaks. Dealer replaced transmission output shaft seal. |
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