The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2003 Saturn Ion, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: TIMING CHAIN FAILURE

    NHTSA #DP05008

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FRONT TURN SIGNAL/DRL FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA04035

    Status:
    CLOSED

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