Saturn ION
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Saturn ION Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Saturn ION rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Saturn ION reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2007 | Saturn | ION |  | 27 6.7 36700 | |
| 2006 | Saturn | ION |  | 25 8.0 41600 | |
| 2005 | Saturn | ION* | 16 6.0 64000 | ||
| 2004 | Saturn | ION* | 12 7.9 82200 | ||
| 2003 | Saturn | ION* | 11 6.4 108900 | ||
To see how the Saturn ION's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Saturn ION--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Saturn ION Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Saturn ION repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2007 Saturn ION Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Saturn ION Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Saturn ION Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Saturn ION Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Saturn ION Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Saturn ION Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Saturn ION's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Saturn ION's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Saturn ION MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Saturn ION. Price the Saturn ION.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4-door Coupe | 2 | 12,925 | 11,891 | 565 |
| 3 | 15,625 | 14,375 | 565 | ||
| Red Line | 19,425 | 17,871 | 565 | ||
| 2006 | 4-door Sedan | 2 | 11,925 | 10,971 | 565 |
| 3 | 14,325 | 13,179 | 565 |
Saturn ION Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Saturn ION and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Saturn ION price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Saturn ION.
Dealer Price Quotes
Saturn ION Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Saturn ION Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Saturn ION's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Saturn ION, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Saturn ION Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Saturn ION?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a ION--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Saturn ION review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Saturn ION Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Saturn ION tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Saturn ION--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Saturn ION Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the ION by owners, visit:
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
SaturnFans.com -- Saturn ION forum
2006 Saturn ION Specifications
| Body | 4-door Coupe | 4-door Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.2 | 103.2 |
| Length | 185.0 | 184.5 |
| Width | 67.9 | 67.2 |
| Height | 56.0 | 57.4 |
| Curb Weight | 2796 | 2752 |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 38.9 | 40.0 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 | 53.7 |
| R1 Hip Room | 49.4 | 49.5 |
| R1 Legroom | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| R2 Headroom | 36.5 | 37.0 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 51.0 | 52.8 |
| R2 Hip Room | 48.3 | 48.6 |
| R2 Legroom | 32.7 | 33.3 |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 | 14.7 |
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2006 Saturn ION 4-door Coupe
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 2 | 3 | Red Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 140@5800 TQ: 145@4400 | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 140@5800 TQ: 145@4400 | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 205@5600 TQ: 200@4400 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 170@6200 TQ: 162@5000 | ||
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/60R15 tires | 205/55R16 tires | 215/45WR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers |
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2006 Saturn ION 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 140@5800 TQ: 145@4400 | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 140@5800 TQ: 145@4400 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 170@6200 TQ: 162@5000 | |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/60R15 tires | 205/55R16 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 160W, 6 speakers |
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