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2006 Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (4%)
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 248 repairs.
2006 Saturn ION body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saturn ION
Engine not specified
| 86200 mi US $650 |
Car began leaking heavily around all doors and windows |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 2200 mi | Faulty glove box latch. Replaced with new assembly ordered in February. Clutch pedal squeaked. Lubed assembly. SES came on again around 2800 miles, same condition as 1st entry. Codes reset. |
| 9750 mi | Foam protruding from LR roof driprail - trimmed excessive insulation that was visible. Later in same month, LR driprail foam replaced. |
| 11100 mi | Foam in entire right side driprails removed and replaced. |
| 18000 mi | Squeak emanating from RR seat area - heard when outside temp is ~50F or less. Replaced RR latch, adjusted striker plate. Temporary fix. |
| 18700 mi | RR squeak returns - Unable to duplicate at this time. |
| 24000 mi | Foam under RF roof driprail sticks out. R&R foam. Brake pedal squeaks, lubed booster rod. Moisture in headlamps, worse on L side. Given vented headlamp bulletin - working as designed. |
| 27500 mi | RR seat squeak back again. Replaced RR seat cushion. Pop in driver's seat, at left edge. Seat bottom cover loose at front, adjusted tabs on seat pan and reclipped cover. |
| 35000 mi | Steering wheel made a rattle when turned 180 degrees or more. Bad cruise control switch found. Wrong part was ordered on 2nd visit, had to return for 3rd visit to get correct ordered and installed. |
| 70000 mi US $88 |
RR belt molding was replaced after original shrank and left gap which could have allowed water intrustion. Passenger side visor broke, would not retract against roof. |
| 78000 mi | Driver's side sun visor refused to stay "up" or rest against roof, often dropping into my light of sight and brushing against my head in certain situations. RF belt molding shrank to due long-term weather exposure; it was replaced while car was in shop for non-related body work. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi | Trunk lid rubbing on deck. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $250 |
Paint stripped off the rocker/runner area where people step on before entering car. Shop repainted entire area and touched up other scratches elsewhere. Shop matched paint so car still looks good after 100,000 miles. |
| 74000 mi US $300 |
The paint on the hood is now peeling off in streaks. This is an Ion, so it's not caused by how incredibly fast I am driving. |
| 85000 mi | Paint peeling off hood in strips. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120900 mi | lock down mechanism on sun roof broke on both sides and unrepairable and replacing sunroof is the only way to fix it and not an option. extremely expensive. stupid that GM will not supply individual parts for sunroof and it is a part that wy |
| 171740 mi C $56 |
Left front window side molding replaced |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $138 |
Sunroof drain clogged, causing interior water leak. |
| 30000 mi US $70 |
Exterior door trim fell off car while driving down the freeway |
| 22940 mi | Weatherstripping on the rear door ripped. Replaced rear door weatherstripping. |
| 4960 mi | Driver side mirror cracked occurred while scrapping off ice and snow. Repaired later that week within two hours in spite of having to replace entire unit. Rob Forsyth |
| 31000 mi C $700 |
Severely cracked window, replaced. Cause unclear. Arrived at a friends after four hour drive, didn't have crack, went out that night and I did. It wasn't a chip but a crack that quickly spider webbed through the glass. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 16300 mi | Noise [minor] - Wind noise from passenger-side door at highway speeds. Retailer re-aligned trim pieces at front/rear door join under Warranty. Squeak from FR Wheel Cover at low speeds. Retailer replaced wheel cover and checked all under Warranty. |
| 35000 mi | Rattle from driver's side door frame. Shop added a spacer under exterior trim, removing rattle. Shop checked door internals and seals to be sure trim was the source, and tested after repair.Noise is gone, repaired under warranty without hassle. |
| 88000 mi US $32 |
Driver door plastic "pillar" applique broke at screw mount; replaced applique. |
| 112000 mi US $30 |
Passenger front door trim "belt w/strip" replaced due to heat distortion. |
| 85000 mi US $167 |
Applique on driver's side door flew off while driving on highway. Part was replaced. |
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