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2005 Saturn ION repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Saturn ION engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

130000 mi US $60	random multiple misfires. Replaced coil pack
130000 mi US $60	Ignition cylinder failed. Key would not turn. Had to replace

68300 mi US $78	Radiator fan needed to be replaced.
73000 mi US $100	Replaced Front Oxygen Sensor and coolant sensor

17000 mi	Gauges starting "lagging". Speedometer in particular. Also cruise control occasionally not working. ECU update fixed it.
23000 mi	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.

127700 mi

US $800

Ignition system stopped working correctly Catalytic converter was damaged by ignition issue

168000 mi

US $20

Replaced thermostat

73000 mi

US $35

Ignition switch was bad

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59000 mi US $150	p0455 error, can't solve it, put new gas caps still happens. can't find parts that need attention on the car, don't know where to look
70000 mi US $291	emissions problems

75500 mi US $45	Bad oxygen sensor "upstream", means before catalytic converter. Replaced sensor.
78000 mi	engine coolant light comes on. Needs new coolant surge tank.

91000 mi US $475	ignition switch lock cylinder replaced during GM recall failed (key will not turn). Found dealer recall 'repair' damaged switch housing to where lock cylinder replacement ineffective, need to replace the entire switch and housing
102000 mi US $320	Engine light, code 102; thermostat replacement

14000 mi	Ignition Switch Replacement, Car locked key in ignition, no start no electrical
49000 mi US $236	I paid for the ignition switch replacement though it was replaced not 20,000 miles ago under warranty. The BTSI sensor [$400.00] was covered by GM as it had been replaced 20,000 miles before as well. Update: GM later refunded the rest.
61200 mi	Recall ignition switch and cylinder. The 2011 repair lasted a little over a year and 3000 miles. I've been diddling a little tab under the steering wheel to get the key to release.
69000 mi US $988	Fuel filler neck and vapor recovery system

147000 mi

US $300

replaced icm and coil

160000 mi

US $250

Fuel line leak near rear driver-side tire. Found excessive corrosion on the line. Replaced with new lines.

161200 mi

C $600

Serviced Catalytic Converter

124000 mi

US $50

Replace spark plugs.

59000 mi	Took car in for yearly PA. state inspection. Car would not pass state emissions test due to bad gas cap. Dealer service replaced gas cap.
75000 mi US $8	Car was running a tiny bit hot according to temp gauge. Checked to find upper radiator hose was collapsing due to negative pressure in cooling system. Replaced screw on cap on overflow reservoir. Problem solved.
99000 mi US $65	Replaced the coolant recovery tank and hose engine supply hose from the tank to the engine. Old one was leaking from the bottom near the sensor. New one came with sensor and cap.
113000 mi US $266	Emission light on dash was related to a faulty valve from gas tank that traps and hold fumes. Valve replaced and light cleared.

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97000 mi US $1400	fuel and return line replaced - rusted from factory heat shield holding water
106000 mi US $88	replaced water pump

63000 mi US $100	Slow coolant leak. Dealer replaced water pump.
75000 mi	Cat convertor flex pipe cracked. Replaced under Federal Emmissions requirement
115000 mi US $300	Crankshaft position sensor failure
118000 mi US $680	Check engine light was still on after I replaced the crankshaft position sensor myself. Code said I needed to do a CASE relearn. The dealer also found another code indicating the coolant temp was too low. Also replace a failing thermostat.