3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,275 miles

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problem #16

Oct 112023

Ion

  • miles
This problem has been ongoing for a while. The key gets stuck in the ignition for a while. Have to wait until it finally clicks twice. I have taken vehicle 3 different times to have this repaired. Last for a month or two and same thing starts happening again.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #15

Jun 062022

Ion

  • miles
On 10/13/14 recall for power steering assist Freeland Chevrolet performed work. 3/10/17 Shift solenoid has short circuit Freeland preformed work. 6/10/22 The key gets stuck in ignition like the above 2 times and I can't get out of my car until I sit and wait for it to finally click to get my key out. I am 70 years old and it gets very hot trapped in my car from this problem that hasn't been corrected. I contacted GMAC to no avail. I only have 56,185 miles on this car.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #14

Jul 072019

Ion

  • 0 miles
Takata recall.,.. ignition key won't turn seems like it got stuck, can't turn the car on and is parked at a business parking lot the car might get towed I can't turn it on because the key won't turn

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #13

May 012019

Ion

  • miles
Recalls not shown for vehicle at https://www.NHTSA.gov recalls not shown for vehicle at https://my.GM.com/recalls I want to know why auto zone is showing 19 recalls (attached) on this vehicle yet the dealer has no record of these recalls, nor does the national highway traffic safety and I also want to know why I can't find a source that shows the date the recall was issued and the date the recall was completed by VIN? this information should automatically appear with state vehicle inspections.

- Mount Morris, NY, USA

problem #12

Nov 022018

Ion

  • 69,000 miles
On November 2, 2018, and after a two day train ride from Washington, I arrived at smith motors to inspect and test drive a 2007 Saturn Ion 3 sedan that I had located on cargurus.com. I was unable to located a certified automobile inspector in that area, and inspecting the vehicle in the rain made it difficult to see exterior damage, and test driving with the defogger blasting concealed the defect about which I am making this complaint. I specifically asked the salesman, craig manske, what is the meaning of "certified pre-owned, " and he assured me that the Saturn had undergone a rigorous inspection and servicing of equal quality. He left me in the aggressive hands of the closer, smith motors's business manager, ross kent. Mr. Kent insisted that I sign a form acknowledging that my modifying the vehicle or using non-GM parts might void the warranty. I reminded him that the vehicle was twelve years old, had sixty-nine thousand miles on it and was undeniably out-of-warranty. He made my signature a deal-breaker, so I gave in because of the time and effort I had expended in getting myself to the dealership in the first place to buy this vehicle. I drove the car back to Washington, but the stiff and squeaky pedals annoyed me enough that I took the vehicle to the nearest Chevy, Buick & GMC dealership in warrenton, or. That technician was unable to silence the squeaky pedals with the lithium spray designed for the task. I ended up paying $55 in a subsequent attempt by another technician to unstiffen and silence the pedals, but it was unsuccessful. The cost to install a new clutch pedal is prohibitively expensive, there is no new brake pedal available, and the mechanic did not recommend using a salvage pedal. My request for reimbursement from smith motors, Inc. Was denied by controller, carla sheeley, who insisted it was sold "as is."

- Long Beach, WA, USA

problem #11

Nov 132017

Ion

  • miles
Ignition. Was once recalled and fixed with new ignition. Is starting to do the same thing.it does not turn off the car because the key locks in place.after numerous attempts it finally turns, but how long will this last.just like last time.needed new ignition switch.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #10

Nov 172017

Ion

  • 0 miles
Previous recall was for ignition, I'm still having problems since it was supposing fixed. The ignition will not release my key, this has been happening for a few months now. I have to sit and wait for several clicks B4 I can take my key out. Now it will hold my key and not release as it will lock the doors and won't allow me to put the car in gear. So I'm literally trapped inside. I have to wait several minutes B4 the ignition will release the key as well as allow me to unlock the door to get out. For now this is only occurring when I am sitting still. I'm afraid this will happen when I am driving.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #9

Nov 112017

Ion

  • 77,000 miles
Over the last three to four years my power steering has went out my front passenger tire has almost fallen off twice I had to have it fixed my car don't want to start after I fill it up it's sputters every time and I've had literally had to get cut out of my seatbelt because it would not unlatch and mikey don't want to come out of the ignition have the time. The power steering went out while driving the tire almost fell off while driving and of course I'm stopped when I'm fueling and I was stopped when I was stuck in my seatbelt and stopped every time I try to take my key out

- Sulphur, LA, USA

problem #8

Jun 012015

Ion

  • 70,000 miles
It is difficult to get the key out of the ignition. I have to turn the wheel all the way to the right, then 1 turn to the left. I have already had recall 14063 and 14113 performed on my car. I told the mechanic about it, and it worked correctly for a couple of weeks then went back to not letting me get the key out of the ignition unless the steering wheel is turned a certain way. This happens when I am try to leave after I park.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 012015

Ion

  • 77,350 miles
Thermstat gauge does not register a temperature

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 102015

Ion

  • 65,000 miles
I have had intermittent issues with my passenger airbag light coming on and off. My vehicle has about 65,000 miles on it and I do not feel safe driving it with passengers. My gas cap light is on and off as well, and now, water is pooling on the floor for no reason after a dealer looked at my car. I have reported my airbag case to GM, as well as to the NHTSA hotline. I feel like airbag issues should be covered in all vehicles, particularly if there is no evidence of a crash. I do not have an airbag on/off switch, so I have no way to turn it on/off. My concern is that it may deploy for no reason, possibly injuring my passengers. All of my issues are on the passenger side of my car. (reported by friend of vehicle owner) no documentation other than case number info given to GM. Specific date just Sept 2015.

- Hickory, NC, USA

problem #5

Aug 092013

Ion

  • 50,000 miles
Unable to change the cabin mode airflow from defrost to feet to sides, cable disengaged, GM has discontinued the part for sedan, part number 5240994901 941476, unable to find acceptable replacement part at any GM parts dealers/sellers around country. If one cannot change the direction of the airflow one cannot defrost for visibility. This part covers 2003-2007 Ions, the car is only 8 years old, if that.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #4

Mar 152015

Ion

  • miles
Per past recall, my ignition switch was replaced. Previously, ignition keys were being chewed up, and that is again the case. Key locks in place & will not turn (over) for several tries.

- Little Canada, MN, USA

problem #3

Dec 012014

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 252013

Ion 4-cyl

  • 144,055 miles
Early in 2013, we noted some moisture in the trunk of this vehicle. In late may, we hung a "damp rid" desiccant device in the trunk and noted that the "damp rid" device rapidly saturated with moisture and also formed clumps and/or crystals in the trunk of the auto. (the "damp rid" in the trunk was saturated within two weeks, whereas it takes a couple of months when hanging inside a closet in the house 1-888-326-7743). This week, I inserted a brand new 9 volt battery into a kidde model number kn-coeg-3 carbon monoxide/explosive gas monitor and placed the monitor in the trunk. Within 24 hours, the monitor was chirping. The peak level of gas after 24 hours in the trunk of the car was 10. (this household monitor can not discriminate the precise type of gas in this particular case). Today, I opened the trunk and cleaned everything out. The source of the moisture was clearly noted on the passenger side inside of the trunk because the interior of the trunk was actually muddy close to a one way flapper vent/valve on the passenger side. The one way valve measures around 4 inches high and 6 inches long. I am reporting this because of the proximity to the gas tank filler cap on the passenger side, 12 volt ac delco battery on the passenger side in the trunk, and auto emissions from this Saturn and other cars. Inhalation of any or all of these fumes or vapors can lead to health problems including erratic behavior, drowsiness, etc. Of course the risk of explosion and corrosion of sensitive electrical and fuel components is accelerated in damp conditions.

- Leland, NC, USA

problem #1

Apr 062012

Ion 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/SATURN_IGNITION_LOCK.HTML DEAR GM, I HAVE A 2007 SATURN ION LEVEL 2, THAT THE KEY WILL NOT TURN OFF, I'VE REMOVED THE NEGATIVE WIRE FROM THE BATTERY TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT OFF. WHERE DO I GO TO GET THIS FIXED? I LIVE IN STARKSBORO, VT, AND THE "FORMER" SATURN OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEALER (WHERE I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW) NO LONGER EXISTS. THE CURRENT DEALER THAT IS NOW AT THE SAME ADDRESS HAS MY WARRANTY, DO I TAKE IT TO THEM" IF I DO WILL IT BE FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY" THE LINK BELOW SHOWS THAT A LOT OF OTHER SATURN OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AS ME. WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/SATURN_IGNITION_LOCK.HTML I CAN SEND YOU MORE INFORMATION IF YOU ACTUALLY NEED IT. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Starksboro, VT, USA