2005 Saturn ION Saturn ION 2005

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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%)

Chart based on 92 repairs.
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2005 Saturn ION other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

33000 mi Grinding noise shifting into 2nd gear. Mechanic says it's normal on Ions. I drove another Ion same day on their lot. Didn't make the noise. If this is normal, these Ions need to be recalled. 

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2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

52080 mi

C $529
New tire installation 
115000 mi

US $85
Broken windshield wiper transmission. 
64300 mi

US $70
Replaced clips that held driver side window to power window track ..took to local glass shop 
107000 mi

US $174
One of the trunk lid torsion bars that hold up the deck lid when opened snapped on its own. I had to replace both the torsion bars as they work as a set. trunk/deck lid now is able to stay in the open position.... 

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2005 Saturn ION Other Problems

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