2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,667 miles

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problem #3

Jun 172011

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the front driver's side window dropped down into the door panel, causing the door to swing open. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. After repeated attempts the door was shut, but would not reopen. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the window detached from its track. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing recurring failures in which the check engine light would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel and the key would intermittently become stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure in regards to the check engine light. In regards to the key becoming stuck in the ignition, no repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 69,080. Updated 08/31/2011

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Dec 242008

Ion

  • 52,000 miles
Purchased vehicle new as a demo, told there was 'minor panel damage but fixed like new" found out car was in chain reaction crash both front and rear. Body and frame still not fixed, keeps cracking windshields now ignition system has failed. Read many other problems with same issue from year 2000 and up on the car. Needs to be a recall or someone needs to pay for this junk car besides me. Starter would stick in after starting car, took it to the dealership 3 times but they could not "reproduce" the situation, therefore would not repair. Now look where I'm at.

- Lothian, MD, USA

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problem #1

Dec 232008

Ion

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 55 mph in rainy weather conditions, the front windshield wipers failed. The contact's visibility was significantly reduced. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that he needed to replace the windshield wiper transmission. The repair would cost over $300. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The manufacturer stated that because there was no recall, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.

- Port Byron, IL, USA

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