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2004 Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- 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 86 repairs.
2004 Saturn ION electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Saturn ION
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi | longterm, chronic intermittent starter failure, 2009 spring ($360) and Jan 2010 replacement of starter (warranty); diag-starter burned; optional bypass ignition system installed; electrical failure system; unresolved; not happy |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 79980 mi C $11 |
The drivers door jam switch became intermittent and interior light was staying on sometimes. Very easy and inexpensive fix! It only cost $11 dollars for the part from the dealer and I changed it myself. |
| 226000 mi US $223 |
Batt warning light. Tested battery, ok. Bench tested alternator, failed test. Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. |
| 245000 mi US $117 |
Starter failed. Checked all fuses, relays, neutral safety switch. Replaced starter. |
| 157400 mi US $871 |
Replaced A/C connector that melted. Replaced sunroof switch, trunk remote switch. Replaced A/C connector that melted, replaced sunroof switch, trunk remote switch, and ignition switch |
| 242000 mi US $500 |
replaced alternator |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $47 |
Coolant level sensor went bad. Had to replace coolant reserve tank that includes sensor in it. |
| 88000 mi | Power window hasn't worked since March. |
| 114500 mi US $110 |
Starter went. Had it replaced. It would have cost $450 but because of warranty only had to pay $100 deductible plus tax. |
| 25000 mi | The air conditioning stopped working at 24,000 miles. The shop ordered a new compressor, but I had to come back to have it installed. New A/C compressor installed. |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 158000 mi US $100 |
Fan for the cabin was a little noisy. It ran fine. Installed a new one in about a half an hour. |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 181600 mi US $188 |
Replaced alternator and drive belt |
| 62677 mi | Replace back-up light switch-warranty |
| 75000 mi US $180 |
Passkey system failure, seems to be common on these vehicle. |
| 82500 mi US $12 |
Replace headlamp bulb |
| 104000 mi US $789 |
Told by authorized Saturn repair center that problem was BCM and would have to replace at cost estimated $1,100. Spent $89 for diagnostics. Had independent shop fix, did not remedy problem, at cost of $700 |
| 104000 mi US $200 |
Determined radio output making it to body connector, determined wiring shorting in right door. Repaired wires, repaired radio malfunction. |
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