10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,570 miles

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problem #23

Jan 022008

Ion

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor and pretension needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 119,000.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #22

May 012014

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy.

- Covington, KY, USA

problem #21

Dec 102013

Ion

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact was exiting a highway at 25 mph when the power steering assist failed, causing the contact to crash into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's mouth struck the steering wheel and the contact sustained injuries to the mouth. A police report was not filed. The contact sought medical treatment for the injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #20

Mar 032014

Ion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received the recall notification related to NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experience a failure.

- Rego Park, NY, USA

problem #19

Dec 132013

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer was involved in a one-car accident on December 13, 2013, totaling the vehicle. The consumer stated a vehicle in front of her braked, so she braked. However, the consumer hydroplaned and hit a wire fence in the middle of 2 highways. It tore the bumpers off the vehicle, damaged the front and rear windows, and sliced the tired. There was a large dent on top of the vehicle. Even after all of the damage, the air bags did not deploy. The consumer was injured. The consumer stated the key was in the ignition switch. However, it was already in the off position. Also, prior to the accident, the brakes would go all the way to the floor. However, the dealer was never able to duplicate the problem.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #18

May 012012

Ion

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch malfunction. In May 2012, the original ignition switch had to be replaced, because she was unable to turn the engine off. The key would not turn or come out of the ignition switch. On June 5, 2013, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, because the vehicle would intermittently stop running at random times. The invoice stated, they checked codes, monitored fuel pressure, tested the battery, wiggled and tapped tested the app PCM, ignition wires and relays, etc. And no trouble was found. The vehicle shut down 3 times, on her way home. The consumer returned to the dealer the next day, and asked if the vehicle shutting down had something to do with the original ignition switch being replaced, because it was not shutting down prior to the replacement. The consumer believed the replacement ignition was faulty. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #17

Mar 042014

Ion

  • 27,600 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving in reverse approximately 2 mph there was a sudden increase in acceleration and the vehicle crashed into a brick wall. The air bags did not deploy. The ignition key independently released from the switch prior to the crash. In addition, the front driver's side seat belt unexpectedly detached which caused the driver to strike the dashboard. The contact sustained injury to the chest and head. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. The contact stated the failure was a related to the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact did not receive the recall notice until after the incident occurred. The approximate failure mileage was 27,600.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #16

Jan 012013

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to free ignition replacement when parts are available and airbag recall notices. The consumer stated the power steering locked up in January 2013.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #15

Feb 192014

Ion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the part was currently unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. There are no failures at this time.

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #14

Mar 182014

Ion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact was not able to have the vehicle repaired under the recall because the part needed was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the remedy part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Hanover, PA, USA

problem #13

Feb 052014

Ion

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on into a second vehicle. The contact indicated that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed however, there were no injuries. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #12

Jul 122013

Ion

  • miles
I rear ended another vehicle going 30 mph. Completely destroyed the front end of my vehicle, and yet the airbags did not deploy. Instead of my airbags stopping my head from hitting anything my face hit the steering wheel and my eye socket was fractured.

- Rochester, NH, USA

problem #11

Jun 142013

Ion

  • 39,000 miles
Tsb #060941008 airbag readiness light on with dtc B0081 or B0092 set in passenger presence system (pps) SDM. Why isn't this a recall? when this issue happens the airbag system is disabled. It's been a known problem since 2007 and it is almost $900 to get fixed.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

problem #10

Jul 222010

Ion 4-cyl

  • 28,786 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that he was involved in a crash where a vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and a passenger sustained shoulder and chest injuries. A police report was filed and the police officer stated that the impact should have warranted air bag deployment. Prior to the crash, the air bag warning light was illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the air bag deployment failure. The failure mileage was 28,786 and the current mileage was 46,000.

- Worchester, MA, USA

problem #9

Feb 172013

Ion 4-cyl

  • 56,000 miles
I was recently in an accident and now a little while later my airbag light is coming. I want to know why after so many complaints about this same issue nothing has been done about it. Obviously something is wrong with the airbags...

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #8

Jan 062011

Ion 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
Almost a year ago I started having problems with my airbag light coming on. This light is telling me that the driver side airbag will not deploy if I were in a accident. This light comes on periodically, most of the time it comes on when it is hot outside. Prior to this light coming on I had problems with my power steering locking on me while I was driving. The power steering was a recall. I am not sure if these two events have anything to due with one another but this car is very unsafe if the airbags do not deploy if a accident and the power steering locks up on you while you are driving on the freeway.

- Ontario, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 252010

Ion

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated on a consistent basis. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the front passenger air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted nor had the vehicle been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #6

Jan 012011

Ion

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion level 2. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when she crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. Approximately two weeks later, the air bag warning light was illuminated and she contacted the on star service center where she was advised that there was a defect within the air bag system and if involved in a crash, the air bags would not deploy. Both the dealer and manufacturer were contacted and advised the contact to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 86,000 and the failure mileage was 84,000.

- Coolidge, AZ, USA

problem #5

Nov 142008

Ion

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 (na) Saturn Ion 3. while attempting to make a left turn at a stop light, another vehicle struck the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The motor and radiator were pushed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy, but the contact was uninjured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The speed of the other vehicle was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 5,000.

- Wheeling, IL, USA

problem #4

Nov 072008

Ion

  • miles
I am writing to request auto manufacturers and places that rent or loan vehicles. I am a person of short stature and require the use of pedal extensions. Is there any chance of getting something passed to enforce dealerships, auto rental, etc. And manufacturers to install pedals that extend so that a person with my height would be 12 inches away from the airbag?

- Uncasville, CT, USA

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