1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,757 miles

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problem #6

Mar 262015

Ion

  • miles
The drivers side and passenger turn signal lights are inoperable. We took it to certified mechanic who told us he has seen this many times on the Saturn Ions. There is corrosion on the inside of the turn signal bulb socket which does not allow a good electrical connection. A lady almost hit us head on because in the car, it appears when you turn on your lane signal, everything is functioning well. I have replaced the bulbs numerous times thinking it was the bulbs, but I was told by the mechanic that was not correct.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #5

May 102014

Ion 4-cyl

  • 122,650 miles
Electrical problem with interior lighting also problem with electrical power door lock (driver side) and power windows, in which all riders feel they are suffocating.due to unattainable natural air.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 252012

Ion 4-cyl

  • 90,878 miles
Both driver and passenger side forward turn signals have stopped working. Has happened multiple times. Rear turn signals still operational.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 192012

Ion 4-cyl

  • 150,400 miles
Around said mileage, the car's front passenger turn signal went out and I was able to tell by the faster clicking of the arrow on the dashboard. I replaced the bulb, which also serves as the drl in this vehicle, and the problem continued. When the lights are on, the bulb functions as it should and it appears there is no outage however when attempting to use the turn signal, the light does not function properly. When the lights are serving as the drls, the bulb does not function at all.

- Greer, SC, USA

problem #2

Nov 152011

Ion

  • 80,000 miles
Every time fuel is slightly below a quarter tank the engine stalls as if the car is running out of gas and the cars drastically reduces speed with minimum power. Also, after the incident occurred I went online to research the problem and found out that the vehicle had been recalled for fuel pump problems as well as lighting irregularities. Furthermore, as I continued using my vehicle the ignition switch cylinder broke causing the key to be stuck and was unable to turn off the ignition of the car. Luckily, I have a stick shift transmission and was able to turn off the car by putting it into 4th gear and letting go of the clutch to turn off the ignition. Unfortunately, the car battery remains on and in order to completely turn off the car I have to disconnect the battery cable so the batter life is not drained.

- Watsonville, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 082010

Ion

  • 82,614 miles
For the past 4-5 months, the front turn signals and daytime running lamps have not worked. We have replaced the bulbs all around the car with 3 different brands and on several occasions..still nothing. I have researched this matter online and found that there is a recall for this exact problem, but only on the 2003-04 model Saturn Ions, not mine. This is a huge safety issue..I have had nothing but problems out of this car since the day I bought it brand new from the dealership 5 almost 5 years ago. I have also found online other 2006 Ion owners having the same issue as me. Please issue a recall to fix this, as it is a safety hazard.

- Pierre Part, LA, USA