10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,948 miles

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problem #233

Aug 202014

Ion

  • 230,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch and the ignition lock cylinder; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) and 14V171000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #232

May 012020

Ion

  • 172,639 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. Additionally, the windows rolled up and down independently. The contact also stated there was an abnormal fuel outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted however, the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the local dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 172,639.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #231

May 252019

Ion

  • 100,000 miles
When placing the vehicle in park, it will not always register that it is park; therefore, it will not release the key from the ignition. After multiple attempts of moving the gear shift from drive to park, it will eventually allow the key to be removed from the ignition. It started with just a few days a week, but is now happening at least one time a day.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #230

Jan 022004

Ion

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. When attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact mentioned that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic three times and the battery and crank sensor were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Granite City, IL, USA

problem #229

Mar 142018

Ion

  • miles
When car is parked in driveway, I have trouble removing key from ignition. I do not know why this is happening.

- Joplin, MO, USA

problem #228

Jan 012018

Ion

  • 60,000 miles
I've had several times where my car wasn't as stable as it should be. The car itself rumbles and jerks a lot on city streets and as I get off the highway. In the past there's been a few issues with the breaks. During winter time, the car won't start up (I have a new battery now and it still happens). Acceleration is occasionally delayed. Lastly there's a clicking noise coming from the passenger side of the car which continues from the time the key is in the ignition until I take it out.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #227

Jan 012017

Ion

  • 44,000 miles
1. the ignition switch will not disengage...sometimes after motor is turned off and car is in park the car must be turned back on four or five times before the ignition will engage correctly. The vehicle is stationary...in the park position....key will lock inself and not disengage. The car was on a city street when this occurred. It began to occur five months ago...now it happens at least ten times a week. 2. all electrical symbols on dashboard say: Coolant...but when checked the coolant is fine.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #226

Aug 042017

Ion

  • miles
Took my vehicle for inspection it passed safety and failed emissions ! there is no engine check light

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #225

Jul 262017

Ion

  • 103,507 miles
Unable to shut vehicle off. Repeat turning switch on and off eventually shuts vehicle off and able to remove key. Vehicle is parked when attempting to shut off. Engine does not appear to be running but unable to take key out of switch. This has occurred on or about yr 2012 to current. Did not drive vehicle at all last year (2016)

- Rockland, MA, USA

problem #224

Aug 222016

Ion

  • 190,710 miles
Was guaranteed that nothing was wrong with it. I originally got a 2007 Ford escape by trading in my vehicle and 500 cash. They wanted me to put down an additional 900 down which I ended up not being able to do. So they offered to put me in another vehicle that was cheaper and I would not have to put any more money on. The 2004 Saturn Ion I received on 08/23/2016 not only had clutch issues which I said I would fix, but the battery light kept coming on and they assured me that nothing was wrong with the car mechanically. We did not even make it down the road before the vehicle broke down and had to have it towed. So now the car sits in my yard and I am out my original vehicle and the 500 cash I used originally plus towing charges and a vehicle I have to pay on that I cannot drive. I want them to come get the car and give back the 500 I wasted on two junk vehicles. I also had issues with the 2007 Ford escape. I was pretty much stuck taking this vehicle since I live two hours away and had no other way home.

- Dalton, GA, USA

problem #223

Aug 082016

Ion

  • 128,700 miles
March 2015 - dealership replaced the recalled ignition. Shortly after the car wouldn't start a few times, and I replaced the starter. June-July 2016 - the car wouldn't start and the passlock light would turn on. After resetting the passlock (leave the ignition turned to the run position for 10 minutes) it would start imediately. July 11, 2016 - taken to the same dealership and told them it started after the ignition was changed. Told that it was the body control monitor ($829). Repairs finished July 15, 2016. August 4, 2016 - car taken back for trouble starting once more. August 8, 2016 - ignition changed once more, but charged again because GM wouldn't cover it. I find it ridiculous that my car worked fine until I had a part changed due to a recall, and now that replacement was faulty and I'm being charged for it!

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #222

Mar 282014

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2004 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shuts off while driving. The dealer replaced the ignition switch.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #221

Jul 072014

Ion

  • miles
Car went for recall 7/7/14 about 3 times after the first recall I contact general motor to ask what have happend why tyhe car need to go back in again for the second recall Chevrolet sayd that they did not perfom the job right once again I contact general motor in deceber they send me a letter telling me and comes back with the same problems driving the car in the freeway car stop could not get out because car lock me inside the key did not want to come out after the recalls the car still have problems with the ignition

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #220

Apr 092015

Ion

  • 141,000 miles
After the car is stopped and placed in park, the engine can be shut off but the key stays in a accesory mode and can not be turned to off or removed from the ignition.

- Hooper, UT, USA

problem #219

Feb 212014

Ion

  • miles
The contact owned a 2004 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 62 mph, the vehicle stalled and came to a sudden stop as the contact attempted to exit the freeway. The vehicle rolled over two times and landed upside down. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system), 14V171000 (electrical system), and 14V153000 (steering) after the crash occurred. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #218

May 222015

Ion

  • 169,125 miles
2 recalles.,they installed an ignition switch and electric power stering assist motor plus 3 diagnostics and $ $877.43 later and our original problem of intermitantly wont start still exists.we were told to cut our losses because we do not know what is wrong with your car. This is a 2004 Saturn Ion. We want our car fixed first or our money back. We feel the dealer should know what is wrong with there car. We feel there may be a recall they are not telling us about like recall #03V231000.

- 98371, WA, USA

problem #217

May 292015

Ion

  • 180,000 miles
While driving home from work my car died in the middle of an intersection. The A/C went off first then everything went off. I put car in park and after several tries the car started again. My ignition also gets stuck in the acc position(even after two ignition recalls) on a regular basis so glad I wasn't fighting that at that problem at the same time. Called GM dealer they said there is no recall but bring it in, they won't provide a loaner car but will give me a ride home because I live within 10 miles.

- Lincoln, CA, USA

problem #216

Apr 032014

Ion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14E021000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Elkgrove, CA, USA

problem #215

Dec 222014

Ion 4-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
The car wont turn on. It takes about 15 minutes to start the car. I had a recall on the ignition switch earlier this year and I have been having problems with it everysince.

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #214

Mar 152011

Ion

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. While parking, the shift lever failed to go into park and the key became stuck in the ignition switch. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle was working up to standards. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

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