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This are the most up-to-date car repair histories available for the Saturn ION. Car repair descriptions appear the instant owners post them. And the results of TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey are promptly updated every three months. Other sources can be over a year behind.
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Below you'll find Saturn ION repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it. Ordered by model year, with newest first.
Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown. So individual repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the repairs Saturn ION owners have been experiencing,
Odometer readings and costs are in local units.
Years and engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2007 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
- 2006 170-horsepower 2.4L I4
- 2005 supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
- 2005 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
- 2004 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
- 2003 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 3150 | 60 | Oil Change with Castrol Synthetic |
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2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | No repairs required. | Dec | 2008 | 10000 | 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 | 20000 | 0 | Both control arm end links replaced. Again. Common issue. | Nov | 2009 | 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. | Dec | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | 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 | 26000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | 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. |
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2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 3400 | 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. | Dec | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: Missouri, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2006 | 300 | 0 | Service Engine Soon light came on - clutch pedal switch/cruise control activation problem. Algorithm written to throw SES light on if computer "decides" speed changes too often within a certain distance. | Feb | 2006 | 1100 | 0 | Clutch pedal made a ratcheting sound when depressed - mechanic lubricated ball-and-socket joint at pedal actuator rod. Glove box refused to stay latched. Parts ordered. | Mar | 2006 | 2200 | 0 | Faulty glove box latch. Replaced with new assembly ordered in February. Clutch pedal squeaked. Lubed assembly. SES came on again around 2800 miles, same condition as 1st entry. Codes reset. | Apr | 2006 | 3300 | 0 | SES light activated again, same code stored as before. Tech cleared the codes, claims unit works as designed. | May | 2006 | 0 | No repairs this month. | Jun | 2006 | 5800 | 0 | Fuel sending unit shorted, replaced. SES light on again. LF & RF windows rattled when open. Not fixed. Repaired chip in LF rocker panel, repainted rear bumper where trunk meets, installed 3 rubber stops, repainted, adjusted fuel filler door. | Jul | 2006 | 0 | No repairs this month. | Aug | 2006 | 8700 | 0 | Foam emerged from LF roof driprail. Removed and repositioned foam. SES light again - no codes found. Installed latest PCM calibration, lubed clutch pedal hinge and push rod. | Sep | 2006 | 9750 | 0 | Foam protruding from LR roof driprail - trimmed excessive insulation that was visible. Later in same month, LR driprail foam replaced. | Oct | 2006 | 11100 | 0 | Foam in entire right side driprails removed and replaced. | Nov | 2006 | 0 | No repairs this month. | Dec | 2006 | 13500 | 0 | Brake lamp lit during extremely cold weather. System checked - no problems found. SES light on again - new clutch switch ordered. Replaced uppermost clutch switch. Front pass. seat cover partially loose, r&r seat, secured cover, fasteners. | Jan | 2007 | 0 | No repairs this month. | Feb | 2007 | 16300 | 0 | Brake lamp lit again during very cold weather - no issues. SES light on again. If PCM sees 8 or more changes in vehicle speed w/o pedal depressed, it will set code..."cannot be helped." | Mar | 2007 | 18000 | 0 | Squeak emanating from RR seat area - heard when outside temp is ~50F or less. Replaced RR latch, adjusted striker plate. Temporary fix. | Apr | 2007 | 18700 | 0 | RR squeak returns - Unable to duplicate at this time. | May | 2007 | 0 | No repairs this month. | Jun | 2007 | 21000 | 0 | LF window creaks and groans when going up or down. Ordered new window regulator. New LF window regulator installed. SES light on again. Same code, cleared code (P0833). | Jul | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | Dash crack appeared near auto headlight sensor. Replaced center dash trim. Rental car. Left fuel tank strap loose and dangling. Bolt fell out. Replaced. Car towed to retailer, key stuck in ignition. Lock cylinder binding in housing. Replaced cylinder. Ren | Aug | 2007 | 0 | No repairs this month. | Sep | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Foam under RF roof driprail sticks out. R&R foam. Brake pedal squeaks, lubed booster rod. Moisture in headlamps, worse on L side. Given vented headlamp bulletin - working as designed. | Oct | 2007 | 0 | No repairs this month. | Nov | 2007 | 27500 | 0 | RR seat squeak back again. Replaced RR seat cushion. Pop in driver's seat, at left edge. Seat bottom cover loose at front, adjusted tabs on seat pan and reclipped cover. | Dec | 2007 | 0 | No repairs this month. | May | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Steering wheel made a rattle when turned 180 degrees or more. Bad cruise control switch found - part ordered. | Jun | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Steering wheel made a rattle when turned 180 degrees or more. Bad cruise control switch found. Wrong part was ordered on 2nd visit, had to return for 3rd visit to get correct ordered and installed. | Dec | 2009 | 56000 | 0 | RF wheel bearing assembly made droning noise at 25 mph and above. | Jan | 2010 | 56900 | 0 | Engine revs failed to drop between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd gears, SES light activated. Problem traced to failed camshaft position sensors. Retailer removed and replaced intake and exhaust sets under extended warranty. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2008 | 52000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2008 | 55000 | 0 | Power steering became unoperable for a short trip was advised to take into dealer for safety | Jun | 2009 | 69000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2006 | 89 | 0 | Purchased car new from dealership in Madison, WI | Aug | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | passenger window bolt vibrated loose causing the window to fall off track. The 2nd passenger airbag light does not indicate anything when a passenger is in the car. |
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2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Location: Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2009 | 62000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | Engine light was on when turned in, may have been a tiny hole in muffler. |
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| Location: Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 0 | The car has yet to be in the dealer for anything other then it's oil changes |
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2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2009 | 61000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2009 | 63000 | 100 | Slow coolant leak. Dealer replaced water pump. | Oct | 2009 | 75000 | 0 | Cat convertor flex pipe cracked. Replaced under Federal Emmissions requirement | Dec | 2009 | 80000 | 550 | Replaced struts shocks |
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2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Had rear cigarette lighter unit replace (just quit working) | May | 2008 | 32050 | 0 | Blower fan replaced, Sunroof Motor replaced | Jun | 2008 | 32100 | 0 | Clutch master cylinder replaced |
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| Location: Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2006 | 17000 | 0 | Gauges starting "lagging". Speedometer in particular. Also cruise control occasionally not working. ECU update fixed it. | Aug | 2006 | 19000 | 0 | Window seal on passenger side went bad - window would not roll up properly into the door. Covered under warranty. | Dec | 2006 | 23000 | 0 | Head was cracked on the motor. Check engine light tipped us off that something was wrong - but car ran pretty well like this for a year. It explained the mysterious dissapearing coolant. Warranty covered $1400 cost. |
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| Location: Vermont, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 72000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2009 | 73000 | 35 | Ignition switch was bad | Sep | 2009 | 74000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2005 | 0 | Purchase | Jul | 2005 | 5600 | 0 | oil change, tire rotation, self | Feb | 2006 | 12200 | 0 | oil change, tire rotation, windshield wipers, engine air filter | Sep | 2006 | 14000 | 0 | oil change | Mar | 2007 | 16500 | 0 | oil change, cabin air filter | Sep | 2007 | 21705 | 0 | AC compressor seized causing belt breakage Dealer replaced compressor and belt under warranty | Jul | 2008 | 27810 | 0 | No further repairs | Aug | 2008 | 28700 | 0 | Front control arm bushing fell loose from the control arm. Dealer replaced despite being out of warranty | Jan | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2004 | 800 | 0 | Warranty repair of fuel filler hose. | Apr | 2004 | 2000 | 0 | Warranty recall fuel filter replacement. | May | 2008 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 56000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 58000 | 540 | Air conditioner quit blowing cold air when car stopped or idle. Replaced radiator fan. | Sep | 2009 | 60000 | 250 | New shock absorbers for rear of car. | Oct | 2009 | 61000 | 700 | Got new struts and shocks for front of the car. | Dec | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 163000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2010 | 278 | Wiper mechanism malfunction. |
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| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 56000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2008 | 63000 | 380 | Humming noise at speed, wheel bearing bad. | Sep | 2008 | 63000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 53000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2008 | 55000 | 340 | Ignition control module and coil pack shorted, causing car to misfire under a load. Replaced driver and passenger side wheel bearing/hub assy. | Apr | 2008 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2009 | 104000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Dec | 2009 | 107000 | 374 | I replaced the front struts and rear shocks due to the banging on the floor board caused by the traction bar. |
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2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 95000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 107000 | 0 | Suspension Noise most likely sway bar bushing and end links. |
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| Location: Connecticut, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 99000 | 450 | original spark plugs replaced, original front brake pads & rotors replaced | Oct | 2008 | 109000 | 740 | original FW bearings replaced | Dec | 2008 | 110000 | 760 | Passlock problem, dealer offered free repair upon $50 deductible = rejected. Other repair the same day original FW bearings replaced !!760$(tax incl). | Apr | 2009 | 114000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 89000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2009 | 90000 | 150 | needed new ignition switch, fixed by owner, needed cleaning. |
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| Location: Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2009 | 57000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2009 | 58000 | 300 | Door panel was loose at the bottom of the door frame | Dec | 2009 | 65000 | 580 | REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS |
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