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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%)
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Chart based on 248 repairs.
2006 Saturn ION suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 70 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
| 110000 mi US $100 |
Wheel bearing is getting terribly loud. I had to fix it. With the low value of the ion, I'm just sticking to one wheel bearing and not replacing the other. |
| 50840 mi | loose stabalizer arm knuckle |
| 87000 mi US $560 |
rear wheel bearing bad had to replace entire hub asesembly--other side will need to be replaced soon |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 56000 mi | RF wheel bearing assembly made droning noise at 25 mph and above. |
| 62000 mi | L and R front sway bar links loosened. Dealer replaced clamps, insulators, bushings and link assemblies. Worn intermediate steering shaft replaced, car's front end clunked and popped during turns at low speeds. |
| 80000 mi US $530 |
Front lower control arm bushings and front sway bar end links/bushings were failing. They were replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $440 |
Replaced shock absorbers and struts. They were 6.5 years old and the mechanic implied at least one was leaking. I decided to heed the recommendation before it became worse and one or more units failed. Shop said end links bad. Compared prices, found dealer cheaper, went there. They said end links fine, but other parts not. L outer tie rod needed replacing. |
| 102000 mi US $387 |
Power steering assist motor began to fail. Replaced under extended warranty from manufacturer. |
| 111000 mi US $377 |
Droning noise from front heard at 25mph and above. Dealer replaced LF wheel bearing. |
| 55000 mi | Power steering became unoperable for a short trip was advised to take into dealer for safety |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 55180 mi C $574 |
Hear rattling noise in/near steering column. Similar to when i had steering column replaced a couple of years ago. Tech didn't detect the noise, he inspected steering components and didn't see anything. Still hear it, not too serious yet. |
| 78680 mi C $1760 |
New brakes all around (new pads, rotors, drums and shoes) New control arm bushings (both) New sway bar (right front) coolant flush, new brake fluid, fuel line recall check, |
| 89280 mi C $1100 |
Replaced both front struts that were serverely needing replacement |
| 102300 mi C $500 |
Bushings |
| 103000 mi US $483 |
Intermediate Steering Shaft removed and new part installed. stabilizer link bushings removed - new parts installed. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $175 |
A SOFT GRINDING IN THE RIGHT FRONT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BEARING WHILE DOING THE 100,000 MILE TUNE UP |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $350 |
Rear shock absorbers leaking fluid. Replaced both shocks. Ride more comfortable now, especially when entering and leaving driveways or going over speed bumps. |
| 59000 mi US $400 |
Both shock absorbers leaking fluid. Replaced both. Riding experience improved noticeably after repair. |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
Lower front control bushings worn out. Had to order part from Detroit. Turns out, the rear bushings need to be repaired, too, but I'm waiting for another time. Rear passengers will still feel bumps when riding. |
| 85000 mi US $400 |
Very bumpy ride. Rear passengers get carsick. Bushings/front strut links replaced. Ride quality significantly improved after repair. |
| 104800 mi US $180 |
Front struts were worn and had to be replaced. Re-lubricated all bushings and related chassis parts. Ride is smoother but you can still hear creaking sound at low speeds. |
| 83500 mi US $425 |
Replaced the rear shocks |
| 82600 mi US $600 |
Replaced the front struts. |
| 131000 mi US $150 |
Power steering failed while driving. Upon restarting the car, the power steering restored. Mechanic evaluated problem and replaced a blown fuse. |
| 135000 mi US $1500 |
Power steering fails, then reboots when the car is restarted. This is a constant problem. With the repair estimated at over $1500 on a car worth under $3k, we will be buying a replacement car instead of repairing. Common issue on 2006 Ion2 |
| 139000 mi | Steering also never fixed. |
| 42000 mi US $150 |
Lower control arm bushing replacement lower control arm bushing |
| 58000 mi US $150 |
L lower control arm |
| 52000 mi | correction of a power steering issue that was done under recall. experienced power steering failure several times previously. |
| 58500 mi | replaced rear shocks |
| 93300 mi US $900 |
Replaced front shocks and struts |
| 20000 mi | replace passenger side conrtol arm bushing |
| 21000 mi | Replaced driver side control arm. |
| 27000 mi | replace control arm bushing |
| 21000 mi | Struts went bad. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80600 mi C $300 |
Shocks were going when I purchased the car at 77 000kms. At about 112,000kms, not longer could safely drive car. Back shocks replaced and fronts need to be done. |
| 84940 mi | This was the electric steering problem which finally became untenable. Recall. |
| 94240 mi C $550 |
Shocks were replaced |
| 106620 mi C $350 |
all shocks and front bushings |
| 119340 mi C $100 |
Purchased wheel bearing and installed myself Replaced struts, NOT quick struts Left and right control arms Replaced hub/bearing Replaced rotors and pads |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | Left front wheel bearing replaced under warranty |
| 34000 mi | Power Steering warning came on and the power steering failed a few minutes later, Car had 1 day left on warranty so no charge for tow or fix |
| 54000 mi US $50 |
When turning or going over speed bumps, there would be loud noises cluncking. |
| 18600 mi | sway bar bushing |
| 24180 mi | ABS light on and abs action when braking. Left front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 26040 mi | Front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 26040 mi | Both front control arm bushings torn out. |
| 30380 mi | Left front sway link worn. |
| 34100 mi C $440 |
replaced both front sway bar links |
| 59040 mi | Swaybar End-link Replaced sway bar end links |
| 74400 mi C $359 |
Wheel Bearings... Driver front wheel bearing failed, causing loud noise and some vibration. Passenger side was replaced at same time for peace of mind. appro $159 per bearing. |
| 45700 mi | Electric Servo Steering motor quit working causing steering issues. TSB. |
| 68400 mi C $700 |
Saturn Ions have a GM recall on the power steering. It goes out while driving |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24180 mi | Changed both lower control arm bushings. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $400 |
Control arm bushings replaced. Power steering failure. |
| 65300 mi US $1000 |
Both front struts and rear shocks replaced due to significant leaking. |
| 104000 mi US $300 |
Oil change plus wheel bearing replacement. |
| 25300 mi US $528 |
Front struts were replaced. |
| 30000 mi US $375 |
Wheel hub assembly was replaced. |
| 113000 mi | Electric power assisted steering intermittant. Known problem addressed by TSB. |
| 92380 mi C $200 |
The bolt holding passenger rear shock came loose and fell off. Replaced both rear shocks with new ones. |
| 93620 mi C $340 |
Loud noise/grinding due to failing front right Hub. It was replaced with a quality part. |
| 127720 mi | Steering linkage stiff - replaced |
| 63000 mi US $1200 |
suspension work was somewhat preventative, front sway bushings were sheared and required replacement. hard to assign $ to "reactive" vs "preventative" work, a lot of the labor overlapped |
| 76000 mi US $800 |
Replaced stabilizer links and front R wheel bearing (unplanned) |
2006 Saturn ION 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 49000 mi US $130 |
Sway bar bushings and endlink bushing were worn and caused clunking while driving over bumps and back-and-forth steering |
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