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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%)
Chart based on 122 repairs.
2003 Saturn ION engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 57800 mi US $1200 |
Once the car is put into park the idle will jump up up to 4000 RPMS and held there. |
| 62000 mi US $1800 |
Car will idle 1000 RPMS, then jump up up to 4000 RPMS and stay there until car was turned off by key. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 130000 mi US $612 |
Fuel Line leak just in front of Left Rear Tire , 2004 Saturn had a recall GM# 04053 for Fuel Line LeaK; but GM will not cover 2003 Saturn |
| 148000 mi US $560 |
Radiator was leaking < also replaced Upper/Lower hoses with Radiator |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 50620 mi C $470 |
The flex pipe was leaking that had been replaced two years ago. The cat converter along with flex pipe from Walker was changed. I supplied this part and gaskets, labor was $120 and parts $350. |
| 53100 mi C $150 |
the rattle in the exhaust system was resolved by removing part of the heat shield. |
| 110500 mi US $40 |
Replaced spark plugs and fuel filter. Both were very worn. Noticed immediate performance improvement. |
| 88000 mi US $146 |
Radiator fan had cracks in it. Had it replaced with a larger after market fan kit. |
| 166300 mi US $1000 |
rotted fuel lines leaking fuel, replaced |
| 110000 mi | Passlock problem, dealer offered free repair upon $50 deductible = rejected. |
| 166000 mi US $350 |
Replaced clogged fuel injector and seals. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 70500 mi | Ignition Switch, covered by extended warranty |
| 78300 mi US $550 |
Oxygen Sensor and Oil Change |
| 92000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced radiator hoses. |
| 61406 mi US $46 |
1st problem with no-start issue. Passlock light & service engine message. Took to dealer, diagnosed but unable to replicate problem. |
| 89156 mi US $573 |
Passlock would randomly fail, refusing to recognize my key & preventing the car from starting in 15 minute blocks, sometimes several times in a row. Ignition switch was replaced at my request based on my own research into this issue. Passlock would randomly fail, refusing to recognize my key & preventing the car from starting in 15 minute blocks, sometimes several times in a row. Ignition switch was replaced at my request based on my own research into this issue. |
| 156000 mi US $270 |
Replace gas line and filter,repair exhaust leak. |
| 163500 mi US $93 |
Replaced middle exhaust pipe as it was leaking. |
| 137100 mi | check engine light for O2 sensor. code deleted, didn't reappear. |
| 137000 mi | check engine light for vacuum leak. code deleted, didn't reappear. |
| 140000 mi US $50 |
Noise on start. Timing chain tensioner replaced. Noise still there. |
| 143000 mi US $30 |
O2 sensor light. Sensor replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $230 |
Ignition switch replaced, starter is in bad shape and will require replacement soon |
| Ignition key switch |
| 90000 mi US $150 |
needed new ignition switch, fixed by owner, needed cleaning. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 72150 mi US $3000 |
Found antifreeze leaked into cylinder #4 spark plug cavity. Cylinder head cracked. Replaced with a rebuilt unit. Found antifreeze leaked into cylinder #4 spark plug cavity. Cylinder head cracked. Replaced with a rebuilt unit. |
| 83000 mi US $225 |
found crack in fuel line between fuel filter and engine. mechanic replaced the rusted sections with a comparable brake line tubing. |
| 118000 mi | Very high rpm at times, put it in neutral and sometimes shut it off to stabilize. Check engine light a couple of times, code pointed to the throttle advance sensor. Twice bought sensor and found it didn't fit engine. Not fixed when totaled. |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 118000 mi US $85 |
Engine had slight chatter to it. Valves were cleaned and one spark plug replaced. |
| 52000 mi US $200 |
O2 sensor and another sensor. |
| 158000 mi US $125 |
Engine flooded |
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