10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,000 miles

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problem #2

Apr 142016

Ion

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. While driving 25 mph, the front passenger side wheel became lodged into the wheel well. Upon further investigation, the contact noticed the front lower control arm failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not available.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #1

Jun 232006

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
2004 Saturn Ion right front tire worn down to metal. Then right front lower arm broke into causing a crash. No corrections were done. Saturn co. Said it wasn't a faulty part. Said part broke when hitting a the curb. Curb was hit because no control of steering.

- Ogden, UT, USA