8.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,025 miles

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problem #2

Oct 192004

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
Vehicle vibrated/shook during braking. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who noticed rust on the left rotor, which was turned, and both rear brakes were cleaned and readjusted.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 032004

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50 miles
Received first Saturn Ion 04 and within one week of purchase car was displaying clear signs of either an electrical or computer problem. Was replaced with a second Ion O4. Noticed a strange clunking sound. Brought car in at 3600 miles, and it was transmission mounts, wheel bearings, axels, and break rotors. Car was returned with a broken piece in the interior, and smelling of burning plastic. I believe that this car is defective, and Saturn refuses to do anything other than make repairs under warranty. I think that I should be issued a refund, due to faulty construction.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

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