| 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%)
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2006 Saturn ION other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 1100 mi | Clutch pedal made a ratcheting sound when depressed - mechanic lubricated ball-and-socket joint at pedal actuator rod. Glove box refused to stay latched. Parts ordered. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 17000 mi US $45 |
seat cover latches keep popping off , resulting in seat cover coming off seat, seems to be unresolvable |
| 25000 mi US $100 |
continual problem with drivers window, got stuck and had to replace regulator 3 times then finally clips that hold glass in place on regulator, will see if this works, 4th time being repaired. |
| 79000 mi US $1200 |
Key stuck. Had to replace gear shifter assembly, ignition cylinder, and ignition housing. Then the steering wheel became stuck and the airbag light went on. Replaced clock spring, too, and now everything runs fine. |
| 104000 mi US $250 |
Trunk support bar snapped in half. Trunk unable to stay open. Replacement part required special order. Once repaired, the trunk is good as new. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 176700 mi C $5000 |
Both front seat belts replaced. |
| 20000 mi | passenger window bolt vibrated loose causing the window to fall off track. The 2nd passenger airbag light does not indicate anything when a passenger is in the car. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $265 |
The driver's door flew open making a right hand turn. Door would not close. Door latch replaced. |
| 13640 mi | passlock replace |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121520 mi | Crack windshield - replaced and drivers side window dislodged from the track and needed to be re-installed/tracks lubricated. |
| 67000 mi US $600 |
Fuel vapors coming from rear of car. Dealer replaced leaking fuel pump module. This was a recall item a few months later and I received re-imbursement for the repair |
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