| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 300 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on - clutch pedal switch/cruise control activation problem. Algorithm written to throw SES light on if computer "decides" speed changes too often within a certain distance. |
| 21000 mi | LF window creaks and groans when going up or down. Ordered new window regulator. New LF window regulator installed. SES light on again. Same code, cleared code (P0833). |
| 35000 mi | Steering wheel made a rattle when turned 180 degrees or more. Bad cruise control switch found - part ordered. |
| 121000 mi US $966 |
Only RF power window and locks worked. Other windows and power mirrors failed. After replacing door switch, BCM, it took new BCM and wiring repairs to solve the problem. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 12500 mi | Right rear power window regulator |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 175000 mi US $80 |
My 21 year old son swapped out the alternator for a rebuilt unit from the local salvage yard. Total time for repair was 20 minutes. |
| 210000 mi US $45 |
Key stuck in ingition switch, unable to remove. Took to local shop who said this was a common problem. He replaced ignition switch. |
| 33000 mi | Loose window regulator. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $100 |
drivers window not working; found window regulator no good (again) |
| 59000 mi US $400 |
Turn signal bulb burned out. Third time in one year. Previously burnt out bulbs left melted contacts. Shop cleaned up contact area and replaced bulb. |
| 109000 mi US $1180 |
Airbag error light appeared on dashboard. Mechanic determined that air bag sensor in the front passenger seat was faulty. Had to replace the entire housing unit in the seat and get a GM technician to reset the error light. |
| 56000 mi | Two problems here. The passlock system doesn't recognize the key in cold weather, causing it to take 10 mins before it will start. Also, it often won't release the key when I turn off the car. The Airbag light has come on. I haven't done anything about it yet. |
| 61000 mi US $700 |
GM knows there is a problem with the passlock system that causes it to not allow the car to start in cold weather. Still, they won't pay to fix it. I fixed it myself, replacing and reprogramming the ignition switch. I also found both struts were bad. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 167400 mi C $46 |
Failed side mirror adjustment switch. |
| 171740 mi C $56 |
replaced cruise set/resume switch. |
| 176700 mi C $5000 |
Alternator seized. Compressor replaced. Battery died after 11 years! |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 11470 mi | passenger seat belt replace |
| 11780 mi | In a week which averaged -40 celsius weather the security system need to be rebooted and the ignition switch replaced. Apparently it was a common problem that week for that make of car according to the dealership. |
| 13020 mi | The cruise control went, apparently a problem on the vehicles was fixed in 2 hours. |
| 25000 mi | replaced transmission ignition interlock module - key would not disengage from steering column |
| 64000 mi US $80 |
Replaced battery |
| 82000 mi US $24 |
Replaced headlights |
| 87500 mi US $124 |
Battery replaced |
| 118000 mi | Battery dead after inactivity of 2 months |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24180 mi | Changed HVAC Blower as it was noisy. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 22800 mi | Cruise Control [minor] - CC would not engage in hot weather, Retailer replaced CC switch under Warranty. |
| 75000 mi US $80 |
Gas gauge stopped working. Replaced fuel level sending unit at the fuel pump module assembly. |
| 120000 mi US $74 |
Cold weather accelerated the death of the battery. It was replaced after refusing to start one cold morning. |
| 85000 mi US $375 |
wouldn't start, starter went out, replaced starter |
| 6000 mi US $18 |
n/a |
| 48823 mi US $171 |
Replaced evaporator drain tube (per TSB 03-01-39-011B) AND oil change. Also replaced Front Driver's Door Jamb Switch. Replaced evaporator drain tube (per TSB 03-01-39-011B) AND oil change. Also replaced Front Driver's Door Jamb Switch. |
| 85000 mi US $167 |
No refrigerant. Replaced valve. Added refrigerant. |
| 117180 mi | A/C no longer working |
| 91140 mi C $100 |
Car only needed a new battery. |
| 24000 mi US $133 |
Freon was recharged. |
| 34000 mi US $400 |
A/C clutch relay replaced. |
See TrueDelta's information for all Saturn models.
