4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
1,400 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replacement alternator/generator (1 reports)
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problem #1

Aug 092006

(reported on)

Ion Quad Coupe 3

  • 1,400 miles

I have an alternator whine or feedback noise that I have been told is "normal". The technicians have acknowledged the problem, but told me that they couldn't fix it. I have never owned a vehicle that has made noise because you turn the heat or A/C on. This seems hardly normal to me, and from reading other complaint sites in my research tells me that Saturn Ions have electrical issues. This is hardly normal. This noise is annoying, I turn the radio up to cover the noise up. Saturn has really shrugged off there responsibility to the little guy, by not making things right with my car. You don't buy a brand new car and expect to have the issues that I have had with mine. I also found out that in less than a year my vehicle has depreciate to the tune of 6,000.00 according to the Kelly Blue Book and what I paid for the car. UNREALL!!! Do yourself a favor and buy a Honda or Nissan. Even a Toyota.

- marcum, Manassas, VA, US