Engine not specified
99000 mi US $400 |
replaced control arm bushings; full alignment |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
37820 mi | While making visual inspection, mechanic noticed that the rear shocks needed replacing. Dealer replaced them under warranty. |
46500 mi C $400 |
Front shocks leaking. Replaced. |
67580 mi C $500 |
Problem with the suspension causing noise when going at low speed. |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
79000 mi US $600 |
R/R front wheel bearings. |
52000 mi US $167 |
control arm bushing replaced. |
34300 mi C $200 |
Replaced failed intermediate shaft to eliminate annoying ratting noise from under dash. This is a known failure with Ions and Cobalts Clunking metallic noise on bumpy roads. Vertical bushings in lower control arms have split replaced with Moog solid bushings/ and new control arm - as this was less work since I do not have a press. |
34200 mi C $15 |
Replaced 2 bushings (on subframe) for stabilizer link in attempt to eliminate front end rattle evident on wavy pavement or slight bumps. Repair improved situation . |
23000 mi US $40 |
Electric power steering stopped working at low speeds. Fixed at no charge (new motor and codes) under TSB. |
49300 mi US $1200 |
Passenger side front wheel bearing needed replacement. |
32000 mi US $211 |
right front lower bushing replaced by Midas. (past 3 year warranty time) |
43000 mi US $205 |
right front lower bushing replaced & appears to be quite common repair on Saturns. looks like I can plan on replacing L & R around the next 35,000 miles or so. crumby engineering of suspension. |
68000 mi US $150 |
front arm bushings replaced - 2nd time since I have owned the car. First time was around 38,000 miles (car was out of warranty 1st time) |
23000 mi | Left lower control arm was noisy. Defective part was replaced under OEM Warranty. |
90380 mi C $800 |
wheel bearing/hub assembly (right front) and rear coil springs. |
117800 mi C $300 |
Stabiliser bar linkage had play and needed to be replaced as it was causing vibration during braking |
122340 mi C $1200 |
rear shocks plus some brake work and new tires |
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
142000 mi | unrepaired problem with the front end |
24800 mi | Link kit and bushings of front suspension worn and made klunking noise going over bumps at low speed. |
30200 mi US $800 |
Front end, suspension, axle. Low miles too. |
182000 mi US $165 |
Loud Whining noise coming from the front. Replaced left front wheel hub assembly, did the left side 3 yrs ago. |
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
68458 mi US $592 |
I noticed a noise when driving on the highway. It was coming from the front end in particular the front wheel bearings. I could have waited to replace them but decided to go ahead and make the repair before it became louder and louder eventually failing. |
26000 mi US $200 |
Loud suspension rattle due to defective control-arm-bushing on front-driver-side. Owner paid mechanic to replace defective control-arm-bushing on front-driver-side. |
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
22940 mi | Received a letter from GM instructing me to get my electric power steering motor replaced if I had experienced any "PRW STR" warning messages. Dealer said there were no recalls and would not investigate further. |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
6200 mi | The mechanics saw the problem was imminent during a previous maintenance visit. During this maintenance visit, both control arm bushings were replaced, because they split. This is a common issue on this model. |
12400 mi | Both control arm end links replaced. Again. Common issue. |
65100 mi C $50 |
Both lower arm bushings replaced - worn out, rubber disintegrating |
67580 mi C $200 |
Pulsating grinding noise from the left wheel. Replaced both wheel bearings. |
48980 mi | replaced front wheel bearing |
62000 mi C $200 |
replace both coil springs and rear shocks |
63740 mi C $1000 |
Replace both control arms, front shocks, and stabeliser link kits |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
156200 mi US $740 |
Replaced front struts and rear shocks. |
196000 mi US $880 |
Passenger-side Inner Tie-Rod replacement. Replaced both Control Arms due to Subframe rubber bushing wear. Also included new ball joints as they are part of the Control Arm assembly. |
197000 mi US $700 |
Steering Rack replacement |
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
93500 mi US $294 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers |
65000 mi | Electric Power Steering failed, burned out motor, repaired under special warranty/TSB. |
100000 mi US $800 |
Replaced struts, rear shocks,sway bar bushings |
113500 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front wheel bearings |
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
85000 mi US $1290 |
control arm and bushings wheel hub and bearing |
94000 mi US $295 |
bad wheel hub bearing |
83740 mi | less than 10,000 kms front swaybar bushings gone. front end sounded like it was falling off in right hand turns going up hill |
35620 mi | For 3rd time in 56,000 kms the front end bushing were replaced due to being totally worn out. Took car into the Chev dealer due to an ice packed sound in the rear end during - 0 temp driving. Noise is very loud. Rear ones are still worn out. |
37820 mi C $299 |
Rear 2 bushings holding the rear axle to the body. |
38320 mi C $299 |
Muffler shop Apr 21 determined that the snap on the front driver side was a swaybar link problem. Both rear shocks leaking. |
39020 mi C $300 |
both rear shocks were leaking a lot Dealer missed both while working about 3 inches away from peoblem charging me for their failed repair of parts. |
40300 mi C $150 |
clunk in front end repeated on small road imperfections. Dealer could not find problem. Driver side Sway-bar link assembly needed replacing. Muffler shop noticed during oil change. |
47740 mi | Wheel bearing passenger side had been replaced 2 yrs into ownership 2009. Vibration as if driving on rumble strip. Bearing worn out. Driver side checked at same time of repair and replaced as well |
62143 mi C $300 |
Replaced sway bar link as well as rear spring coils Replaced sway bar link as well as rear spring coils 300 $ Canadian |
71160 mi C $410 |
HAD TO REPLACE PASSANGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FOR THE THIRD TIME. |
79040 mi C $325 |
Replaced 4th control arm bushing. Replaced rear Monroe sensatrac shocks under warranty parts only. |
60220 mi C $700 |
Front right hub assembly needed to be changed but I changed both of them (left, right). Also changed rotors, pads, drums and shoes as maintence - this was the first time the brakes had been done. |
76880 mi C $260 |
Right front Hub/bearing started to make noise. Replaced both front Hubs. |
84400 mi C $250 |
- Both lower control arm bushings worn - had both replaced. - One worn stabilizer link replaced. |
44000 mi | the power steering would go out, fixed |
35000 mi | it had leaking front struts on the front |
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 |
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
55000 mi | Power steering became unoperable for a short trip was advised to take into dealer for safety |
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. |
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. |
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 |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
21000 mi | Struts went bad. |
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 |
42000 mi US $150 |
Lower control arm bushing replacement lower control arm bushing |
58000 mi US $150 |
L lower control arm |
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. |
83500 mi US $425 |
Replaced the rear shocks |
82600 mi US $600 |
Replaced the front struts. |
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. |
20000 mi | replace passenger side conrtol arm bushing |
21000 mi | Replaced driver side control arm. |
27000 mi | replace control arm bushing |
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 |
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
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 |
68400 mi C $700 |
Saturn Ions have a GM recall on the power steering. It goes out while driving |
45700 mi | Electric Servo Steering motor quit working causing steering issues. TSB. |
54000 mi US $50 |
When turning or going over speed bumps, there would be loud noises cluncking. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
24180 mi | Changed both lower control arm bushings. |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
113000 mi | Electric power assisted steering intermittant. Known problem addressed by TSB. |
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. |
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) |
25300 mi US $528 |
Front struts were replaced. |
30000 mi US $375 |
Wheel hub assembly was replaced. |
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 |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
65800 mi US $128 |
Replaced shocks and spring seats |
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 |
159000 mi US $300 |
noise from front suspension, replaced bushings and control arms and stabilizer links |
52000 mi US $600 |
Replaced sway bar links and wheel bearing - said wheel bearing was in the worst condition they'd ever seen. |
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 |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
70000 mi US $291 |
suspension problem |
90000 mi US $890 |
replaced shocks and struts |
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 |
65000 mi US $381 |
Bushing on sway bar went out again after less than 30,000 miles. 1st time was under warranty. |
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. |
57660 mi C $115 |
Replace Right front Sway bar link |
60240 mi C $125 |
Replace front Left Wheel Bearing. |
75500 mi US $45 |
Had to replace both stabilizer links, and sway bar bushings. |
92500 mi US $580 |
Struts |
112840 mi C $500 |
One front bearing changed. |
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
80000 mi US $550 |
Replaced struts shocks |
101000 mi US $1000 |
front bearings replaced |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
36000 mi US $1100 |
Clunking noise from front suspension. Shop diagnosed as needing a new steering yoke. |
85000 mi | Shocks, Struts, Break Pads and Rotors. |
Engine not specified
70000 mi US $496 |
to pass state inspection - front linkage replacement & rear shocks; regular maintenance oil/lube, winterization - fluids & windshield wipers; recent previous repair - transmission serviced for gear slipping & new front tires |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
157000 mi | Rear shocks replaced |
242000 mi US $296 |
Sway bar links had to be replaced |
53000 mi US $340 |
Replaced driver and passenger side wheel bearing/hub assy. |
63000 mi US $380 |
Humming noise at speed, wheel bearing bad. |
85000 mi | sway bar links-replaced with moog greasable units |
227000 mi US $400 |
Heard growling from right front that increased witn speed. Removed wheel, spun bearing by hand. Grittiness and noise confirmed failure. Replaced both sides. |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
107000 mi US $2100 |
Had 4 shocks replaced 4 struts replaced and 4 bushings replaced. |
68200 mi US $500 |
Stabilizer bar and bushings repaired/replaced |
133000 mi | Sway bar link, control arms and steering end links |
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
95000 mi US $100 |
I had a clunking noise coming from the front end of the car. I replaced the swaybar bushings and endlinks. The endlinks were probably fine I figured I'll have them off might as well replace them also. Car runs much better now. |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
60000 mi US $250 |
New shock absorbers for rear of car. |
61000 mi US $700 |
Got new struts and shocks for front of the car. |
83000 mi US $213 |
Car made shuddering, stuttering noise in the area of left front tire when braking or getting up above 60mph. The shop corrected the problem (somewhat) by tightening [something]. Complete correction would cost 1000+; they advised waiting. |
57000 mi US $600 |
front bushings and 60,000 check |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
42 mi US $110 |
Replaced left rear shock absorber |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
34000 mi US $75 |
Replaced Swing Arm Bushing. |
41000 mi | Sway bar bushings went bad |
6510 mi | head suspension, bushing change on garanty |
13020 mi | rear suspension, bushing change on garanty |
Engine not specified
64000 mi US $150 |
Front Sway Bar Links |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
107000 mi | Suspension Noise most likely sway bar bushing and end links. |
142000 mi US $70 |
Also replaced control arm bushings. |
159700 mi US $500 |
Driver side wheel bearing was replaced because noise/vibration/and too much free-play. |
157400 mi US $300 |
Replaced Wheel bearing due to noise. |
166000 mi US $350 |
Replaced tie rod ends, ball joints, sway bar bushings, end-links. |
109000 mi US $740 |
original FW bearings replaced |
110000 mi | Other repair the same day original FW bearings replaced !!760$(tax incl). |
109000 mi US $490 |
Lower control arm bushings worn - car had made clunking, squeaking noises for some time. |
121300 mi US $600 |
Replaced struts and shocks after 9 1/2 years. No complaints |
68200 mi C $450 |
Stabilizer link replaced. |
52080 mi C $350 |
Front wheel bearings noisy |
53940 mi C $200 |
Loud noise in front end on bumps. Rear end bounce on bumps |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
92000 mi US $1000 |
Struts needed to be replaced. |
64000 mi US $580 |
REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS |
136000 mi US $70 |
suspension clunking on bumps. swaybar bushings and end links replaced with Moog parts. |
136000 mi US $90 |
ball joint rubber boot torn. replaced both control arms. |
29517 mi | Replace right front wheel bearing hub assembly, and reprogram transmission.Under warranty. |
135000 mi US $282 |
Replace right front wheel bearing assembly. |
164960 mi US $563 |
Replace both front struts,shocks and two new tires. |
166000 mi US $773 |
Had to replace shocks and struts. |
181000 mi US $539 |
Replace Tie Rod on left side. |
183300 mi US $187 |
Replace sway bar. |
35000 mi | Went in for 3000 mile oil change, needed new bushings and tires due to a bubble |
51500 mi US $500 |
Front wheel hub bearings each had to be replaced, which I did myself for parts cost. I also replaced brake pads, rotors were OK so I left them alone. |
350000 mi US $700 |
every 100K new tie rods, control arms, bushings... 4 set. |
29481 mi US $405 |
Alignment due to uneven wear on tires. |
92000 mi US $798 |
Wheel bearings went bad. The front hub assemblies had to be replaced. |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
70000 mi US $890 |
Loud growling noise. Replaced both front wheel hub bearings. Loud growling noise. Replaced both front wheel hub bearings. |
73000 mi US $55 |
replaced both rear shocks due to worn out original units. |
88000 mi US $70 |
Heard some clunking noise from front end. Replaced both side Stabilizer End Links. |
89000 mi US $110 |
Loud clunking noise from front end when it ran over potholes. Replaced front stabilizer bar bushings. |
99000 mi US $250 |
The familiar front wheel hub bearing noise occurred. The previous pair that Firestone had installed only lasted two years. This time, I refused to pay Firestone another ripoff $875 and replaced them myself. It went smooth and I saved $625. |
107000 mi US $374 |
I replaced the front struts and rear shocks due to the banging on the floor board caused by the traction bar. |
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
60500 mi US $204 |
Sway bar replacement (2) |
67000 mi US $1400 |
Typical issue with Ions. |