10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,767 miles

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problem #394

May 222023

Ion

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column became inoperable, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated restarted the vehicle and was able to safely drive to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice within six months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #393

Jul 302021

Ion

  • miles
I will drive a short distance and my power steering goes out. Where my milage is there was a message that said pwr str.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #392

Nov 012020

Ion

  • 139,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering functionality returned after the vehicle was restarted. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering) which he linked to the failure however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #391

May 302020

Ion

  • 100,000 miles
My steering column is all messed up, can cause me to lose control of my car. Also year of car was recalled a couple years ago for the same reason and sadly enough my car was not included in that recall. My steering column messes up the most, while drive and definetly while turning resulting in a very bad grinding noise of my steering wheel

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

problem #390

May 102020

Ion 4-cyl

  • 182,000 miles
The power steering light keeps coming on and it is hard to steer and the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. Car was stationary when the light turned on.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #389

Mar 222020

Ion

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). Neither the manufacturer nor dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Hill Top, MN, USA

problem #388

Feb 152020

Ion

  • 153,400 miles
I slightly was going off the curve to the right I turned the wheel to get straight the steering went out I lost control I mashed breaks and nothing stopped the car veered to the right crashing into a utility pole, flipped and the front driver tire, hub and axe came completely off it was not struck by the pole. I was on a county road I be]believe that the suspension went out as well I know the steering did I had no control.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #387

Jul 032017

Ion

  • miles
Key stuck in ignition when park. The only way to replace it by replace button under the steering wheel.

- Grand Canyon, AZ, USA

problem #386

Oct 202019

Ion

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

- Hazelwood, NC, USA

problem #385

Jul 052019

Ion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V171000 (electrical system), 14V153000 (steering), and 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact did not recieve any recall notifications, but stated that the vehicle was experiencing failures related to the recall campaigns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repairs. The results were not disclosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #384

May 152019

Ion

  • 60,000 miles
Electrical power steering failed, warning light illuminated upon restart after an oil change, the 'usual' symptoms (hard to turn wheel, especially at low speeds, etc.) for ps failure. After two start/stop cycles, the failure resolved itself making me think it is a wiring/sensor issue. This happened over two months ago, and the problem has not reappeared. Aprox 60000 miles at the time of failure. There is likely something failing here, and it is safety related, but it is intermittant at this point

- Williamston, MI, USA

problem #383

Apr 212019

Ion

  • 221,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. While driving at low speeds or when making turns, the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. While in traffic, the contact powered off and restarted the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 221,000. The VIN was not available.

- Grundy, VA, USA

problem #382

Mar 152019

Ion

  • 137,000 miles
In January 2016 while driving on highway to work I had bear to the right at an intersection from 1-90 to 1-76, wheels/steering locked or something and I ended up spinning off roadway. Hit division embankment crashing front end and my air bags never deployed. Traction in the car I later found out was not engaging when it should have been. Now car's traction does not work if it ever really did. I have been in touch with GM complaints department and now I have been assigned a case number but this is about recalls on Y vehicle that I do not know they really are because Saturn wants me to pay to get this information. I asked why but did not get an answer. Only was told that recalls are VIN specific and I needed to go to https://www.vincheckpro.com/VIN-register. now my vehicle has a control board that is going haywire literally. Guages blinking on and off, speedometer acting like a windshield wiper, oil light, brake light, airbag symbol, battery symbol, radio blinking in and out randomly. Fuel and temp guages not moving at all. Key sticks and car won't turn completely off at times. Chimes wont stop and more.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #381

Mar 032019

Ion

  • 250,000 miles
I was starting my car getting ready to go to church, and the steering wheel wouldn't turn, then my power steering light came on. I had my granddauther to call a mechanic and they said that it might be a electrical problem. My car was in a parking space where I live. I did get the chance to move the car. I can drive the car but I'm afraid that it will lock on me while driving it.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #380

Jan 032019

Ion

  • 24,000 miles
The vehicle smells like gasoline after being driven and smells like gasoline when stationary. The power steering will display a warming message and the car will become hard to steer.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #379

Sep 012018

Ion

  • 10,625 miles
I own a 2007 Saturn Ion, I recently started having trouble with the steering, the steering wheel is very tight and when I make a turn I need to physically turn the wheel back if I don't the car will continue going in the direction I was turning. I am now having trouble keeping it on the road as it wants to pull to the left, it is in alinement. I purchased my car in 2013 from the original owner I did receive the recall notice for the ignition switch but never received notice 14V15300. When I enter my VIN# it shows that there no recalls.I drive 36 miles a day for work, I have not had an accident but it's getting to the point that I am afraid to drive and this is my only vehicle.

- Niles, MI, USA

problem #378

Oct 312018

Ion

  • 121,000 miles
I was on my way home just getting off highway with speed limit of 65 mph, when I parked at local grocery store near my home. Parked in stall fine but about 10 minutes later I found upon attempting to drive out of the stall, I could hardly turn my car to make it out of the parking lot. I was able to slowly drive it home hoping it would correct itself then noticing powered steering light on dash. On arrival to my home I parked backwards in fear of getting stuck. I then tried numerous times to turn on and off the car with no change in steering or dashboard light. Fortunately this happened literally a mile off the highway which I could have easily gotten into a serious accident with much higher speeds and no control to drive the automobile.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #377

Aug 102018

Ion 4-cyl

  • 11,658 miles
I hit my brakes to avoid an accident my car went to left in front of another car. I found out that struts shifted and causing the upper control arm to snap and brake off causing my car to go to the left into another car.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #376

Sep 082018

Ion

  • 105,860 miles
Power steering failed this morning. No warning and no previous issues. It worked one moment then didn't the next. Pwr str came on the dash alerts. I saw a 2014 recall yet my VIN is not included.

- Madison Heights, MI, USA

problem #375

Mar 222018

Ion

  • 125,000 miles
Power steering goes out intermittently

- Sanford, FL, USA

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