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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%)
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Chart based on 86 repairs.
2004 Saturn ION suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 70000 mi US $496 |
to pass state inspection - front linkage replacement & rear shocks; regular maintenance oil/lube, winterization - fluids & windshield wipers; recent previous repair - transmission serviced for gear slipping & new front tires |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 227000 mi US $400 |
Heard growling from right front that increased witn speed. Removed wheel, spun bearing by hand. Grittiness and noise confirmed failure. Replaced both sides. |
| 157000 mi | Rear shocks replaced |
| 85000 mi | sway bar links-replaced with moog greasable units |
| 242000 mi US $296 |
Sway bar links had to be replaced |
| 53000 mi US $340 |
Replaced driver and passenger side wheel bearing/hub assy. |
| 63000 mi US $380 |
Humming noise at speed, wheel bearing bad. |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 68200 mi US $500 |
Stabilizer bar and bushings repaired/replaced |
| 133000 mi | Sway bar link, control arms and steering end links |
| 107000 mi US $2100 |
Had 4 shocks replaced 4 struts replaced and 4 bushings replaced. |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 95000 mi US $100 |
I had a clunking noise coming from the front end of the car. I replaced the swaybar bushings and endlinks. The endlinks were probably fine I figured I'll have them off might as well replace them also. Car runs much better now. |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 60000 mi US $250 |
New shock absorbers for rear of car. |
| 61000 mi US $700 |
Got new struts and shocks for front of the car. |
| 83000 mi US $213 |
Car made shuddering, stuttering noise in the area of left front tire when braking or getting up above 60mph. The shop corrected the problem (somewhat) by tightening [something]. Complete correction would cost 1000+; they advised waiting. |
| 57000 mi US $600 |
front bushings and 60,000 check |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 42 mi US $110 |
Replaced left rear shock absorber |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 34000 mi US $75 |
Replaced Swing Arm Bushing. |
| 41000 mi | Sway bar bushings went bad |
| 6510 mi | head suspension, bushing change on garanty |
| 13020 mi | rear suspension, bushing change on garanty |
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