8.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,333 miles

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problem #3

Jun 162011

Ion

  • miles
The air conditioner motor slows down and makes some funny grinding noise. Does not blow as strong as it used to on my 2003 Saturn Ion.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012004

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
- the contact called regarding a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the engine would not turn over in cold temperatures. This happened intermittently, 36 times. The contact did not lose power. The vehicle will eventually start. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer diagnosed the failure, but she would have to pay for the repair. The contact stated that the windshield washers did not work. The weatherwas not a factor.

- Catonsville, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jan 132004

Ion

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
While driving at 69 mph, consumer hit a raccoon and damaged the underbody, radiator, and the front end.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

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