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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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Chart based on 92 repairs.
2005 Saturn ION suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 159000 mi US $300 |
noise from front suspension, replaced bushings and control arms and stabilizer links |
| 65800 mi US $128 |
Replaced shocks and spring seats |
| 20000 mi | noticed a knocking sound when turning. Suspension bushing was bad. Covered under warranty. Now, 6 months later, it is happening again. |
| 41 mi | Just got back from dealer, many repairs done. LF wheel bearing and hub assembly; suspension bushing (for the 3rd time); Intermediate steering shaft, insulator and clamp; concentric slave cylinder; alignment. All covered under extended warranty. Thank |
| 28700 mi | Front control arm bushing fell loose from the control arm. Dealer replaced despite being out of warranty |
| 73000 mi US $93 |
Control Arm Bushing came loose from its mounting. Replaced control arm |
| 104000 mi US $75 |
Stabilizer bar links and bushings replaced due to rattling |
| 52000 mi US $600 |
Replaced sway bar links and wheel bearing - said wheel bearing was in the worst condition they'd ever seen. |
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 57660 mi C $115 |
Replace Right front Sway bar link |
| 60240 mi C $125 |
Replace front Left Wheel Bearing. |
| 90000 mi US $890 |
replaced shocks and struts |
| 92500 mi US $580 |
Struts |
| 75500 mi US $45 |
Had to replace both stabilizer links, and sway bar bushings. |
| 112840 mi C $500 |
One front bearing changed. |
| 65000 mi US $381 |
Bushing on sway bar went out again after less than 30,000 miles. 1st time was under warranty. |
| 65000 mi US $200 |
Both rear shocks replaced after I noticed one was leaking..car does not bounce so much going over rough roads |
| 79000 mi US $262 |
Replaced both front stabilizer link bars as the y were worn and loose. front end noise going over bumps stopped had both rear shocks replaced as rear end bounced a lot |
| 81000 mi US $326 |
front right wheel bearing was replaced as it was noisy |
| 93000 mi US $150 |
Both rear shocks replaced for Pennsylvania state inspection due to leaks. |
| 99000 mi US $600 |
Replaced both front end Mcpherson struts and coils |
| 70000 mi US $291 |
suspension problem |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings, stabilizer end links and bushings by myself |
| 94000 mi US $600 |
Swaybar links replaced on both sides. |
| 145800 mi US $150 |
Excessive noise at front driver side wheel. |
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $550 |
Replaced struts shocks |
| 101000 mi US $1000 |
front bearings replaced |
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 85000 mi | Shocks, Struts, Break Pads and Rotors. |
| 36000 mi US $1100 |
Clunking noise from front suspension. Shop diagnosed as needing a new steering yoke. |
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