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2006 Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2006 Saturn ION repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 189 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saturn ION
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| Saturn ION in Florida, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201187000 miUS $560 | rear wheel bearing bad had to replace entire hub asesembly--other side will need to be replaced soon | ||
| Aug 201186200 miUS $650 | Car began leaking heavily around all doors and windows | ||
| Saturn ION in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014110000 miUS $100 | Wheel bearing is getting terribly loud. I had to fix it. With the low value of the ion, I'm just sticking to one wheel bearing and not replacing the other. | ||
| Saturn ION in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201039680 mi | dipstick was popping out. Turned out to be a pinched pcv line on the back of the engine | ||
| Oct 201150840 mi | loose stabalizer arm knuckle | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Missouri, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 2006300 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on - clutch pedal switch/cruise control activation problem. Algorithm written to throw SES light on if computer "decides" speed changes too often within a certain distance. | ||
| Feb 20061100 mi | Clutch pedal made a ratcheting sound when depressed - mechanic lubricated ball-and-socket joint at pedal actuator rod. Glove box refused to stay latched. Parts ordered. | ||
| Mar 20062200 mi | Faulty glove box latch. Replaced with new assembly ordered in February. Clutch pedal squeaked. Lubed assembly. SES came on again around 2800 miles, same condition as 1st entry. Codes reset. | ||
| Apr 20063300 mi | SES light activated again, same code stored as before. Tech cleared the codes, claims unit works as designed. | ||
| Jun 20065800 mi | Fuel sending unit shorted, replaced. SES light on again. LF & RF windows rattled when open. Not fixed. Repaired chip in LF rocker panel, repainted rear bumper where trunk meets, installed 3 rubber stops, repainted, adjusted fuel filler door. | ||
| Aug 20068700 mi | Foam emerged from LF roof driprail. Removed and repositioned foam. SES light again - no codes found. Installed latest PCM calibration, lubed clutch pedal hinge and push rod. | ||
| Sep 20069750 mi | Foam protruding from LR roof driprail - trimmed excessive insulation that was visible. Later in same month, LR driprail foam replaced. | ||
| Oct 200611100 mi | Foam in entire right side driprails removed and replaced. | ||
| Dec 200613500 mi | Brake lamp lit during extremely cold weather. System checked - no problems found. SES light on again - new clutch switch ordered. Replaced uppermost clutch switch. Front pass. seat cover partially loose, r&r seat, secured cover, fasteners. | ||
| Feb 200716300 mi | Brake lamp lit again during very cold weather - no issues. SES light on again. If PCM sees 8 or more changes in vehicle speed w/o pedal depressed, it will set code..."cannot be helped." | ||
| Mar 200718000 mi | Squeak emanating from RR seat area - heard when outside temp is ~50F or less. Replaced RR latch, adjusted striker plate. Temporary fix. | ||
| Apr 200718700 mi | RR squeak returns - Unable to duplicate at this time. | ||
| Jun 200721000 mi | LF window creaks and groans when going up or down. Ordered new window regulator. New LF window regulator installed. SES light on again. Same code, cleared code (P0833). | ||
| Jul 200722000 mi | Dash crack appeared near auto headlight sensor. Replaced center dash trim. Rental car. Left fuel tank strap loose and dangling. Bolt fell out. Replaced. Car towed to retailer, key stuck in ignition. Lock cylinder binding in housing. Replaced cylinder. Ren | ||
| Sep 200724000 mi | Foam under RF roof driprail sticks out. R&R foam. Brake pedal squeaks, lubed booster rod. Moisture in headlamps, worse on L side. Given vented headlamp bulletin - working as designed. | ||
| Nov 200727500 mi | RR seat squeak back again. Replaced RR seat cushion. Pop in driver's seat, at left edge. Seat bottom cover loose at front, adjusted tabs on seat pan and reclipped cover. | ||
| May 200835000 mi | Steering wheel made a rattle when turned 180 degrees or more. Bad cruise control switch found - part ordered. | ||
| Jun 200835000 mi | Steering wheel made a rattle when turned 180 degrees or more. Bad cruise control switch found. Wrong part was ordered on 2nd visit, had to return for 3rd visit to get correct ordered and installed. | ||
| Dec 200956000 mi | RF wheel bearing assembly made droning noise at 25 mph and above. | ||
| Jan 201056900 mi | Replaced intake camshaft position sensor. Replaced exhaust camshaft position sensor. Worn CPS units caused revs to stay up between shifts. Engine revs failed to drop between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd gears, SES light activated. Problem traced to failed camshaft position sensors. Retailer removed and replaced intake and exhaust sets under extended warranty. | ||
| May 201062000 mi | L and R front sway bar links loosened. Dealer replaced clamps, insulators, bushings and link assemblies. Worn intermediate steering shaft replaced, car's front end clunked and popped during turns at low speeds. | ||
| Dec 201070000 miUS $88 | I smelled gasoline while outside the car. Called retailer. Verified there is a TSB on replacing fuel pump module. Local Chevrolet dealer did the work as Saturn no longer exists. RR belt molding was replaced after original shrank and left gap which could have allowed water intrustion. Passenger side visor broke, would not retract against roof. | ||
| Apr 201175000 mi | Catalytic converter broke internally at ~73,500 miles, replaced and covered under 8/80,000 mile emissions system warranty. | ||
| Jul 201178000 mi | Driver's side sun visor refused to stay "up" or rest against roof, often dropping into my light of sight and brushing against my head in certain situations. RF belt molding shrank to due long-term weather exposure; it was replaced while car was in shop for non-related body work. | ||
| Oct 201180000 miUS $530 | Front lower control arm bushings and front sway bar end links/bushings were failing. They were replaced. | ||
| Sep 201292000 miUS $440 | Replaced shock absorbers and struts. They were 6.5 years old and the mechanic implied at least one was leaking. I decided to heed the recommendation before it became worse and one or more units failed. Shop said end links bad. Compared prices, found dealer cheaper, went there. They said end links fine, but other parts not. L outer tie rod needed replacing. L outer CV boot torn and leaking, replaced. | ||
| Aug 2013102000 miUS $587 | Car leaked coolant; water pump leaked at weep hole. Replaced water pump. | ||
| Sep 2013102000 miUS $387 | Front crankcase seal leaked and needed replacement. Power steering assist motor began to fail. Replaced under extended warranty from manufacturer. | ||
| Sep 2014111000 miUS $377 | Droning noise from front heard at 25mph and above. Dealer replaced LF wheel bearing. | ||
| Sep 2015120000 miUS $803 | Fuel lines corroded, leaked due to age/rust, causing starter to crank longer than usual. Car became harder to start when cold. | ||
| Oct 2015120200 miUS $414 | Muffler had hole and began to crumble internally. | ||
| Nov 2015121000 miUS $966 | Only RF power window and locks worked. Other windows and power mirrors failed. After replacing door switch, BCM, it took new BCM and wiring repairs to solve the problem. | ||
| Sep 2016124000 mi | Traction control failed; may just need a new fuse. | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Nov 200855000 mi | Power steering became unoperable for a short trip was advised to take into dealer for safety | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Sep 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Oct 200938440 mi | Engine light was on when turned in, may have been a tiny hole in muffler. | ||
| Saturn ION in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201014260 mi | Check engine light showing intermittingly. Fuel injector fault code detected at dealer 4 injectors replaced. | ||
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201155180 miC $574 | Hear rattling noise in/near steering column. Similar to when i had steering column replaced a couple of years ago. Tech didn't detect the noise, he inspected steering components and didn't see anything. Still hear it, not too serious yet. | ||
| May 201378680 miC $1760 | New brakes all around (new pads, rotors, drums and shoes) New control arm bushings (both) New sway bar (right front) coolant flush, new brake fluid, fuel line recall check, | ||
| Jun 201379360 mi | Check engine light was on. Flashed ecm with new firmware. Made car worse. Will be bringing it in again soon. | ||
| Mar 201489280 miC $1100 | Replaced both front struts that were serverely needing replacement | ||
| Jun 2015102300 miC $230 | Bushings Flex pipe rusted through | ||
| Saturn ION in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011103000 miUS $483 | Intermediate Steering Shaft removed and new part installed. stabilizer link bushings removed - new parts installed. | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Colorado, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 200833000 mi | Loose window regulator. Trunk lid rubbing on deck. | ||
| Saturn ION in Illinois, United States Apr 2008 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 2008100000 miUS $175 | A SOFT GRINDING IN THE RIGHT FRONT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BEARING WHILE DOING THE 100,000 MILE TUNE UP | ||
| Apr 2009175000 miUS $80 | My 21 year old son swapped out the alternator for a rebuilt unit from the local salvage yard. Total time for repair was 20 minutes. | ||
| Mar 2010210000 miUS $45 | Key stuck in ingition switch, unable to remove. Took to local shop who said this was a common problem. He replaced ignition switch. | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Tennessee, United States Apr 2008 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 201286800 miUS $600 | I smelled fuel leaking from under the car. The mechanic checked it when they changed the oil, needed a new fuel pump. | ||
| Saturn ION in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jun 200820000 mi | replace passenger side conrtol arm bushing | ||
| Jul 200821000 mi | Replaced driver side control arm. | ||
| May 200927000 mi | replace control arm bushing | ||
| Saturn ION in Colorado, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201152000 mi | correction of a power steering issue that was done under recall. experienced power steering failure several times previously. | ||
| Oct 201158500 mi | replaced rear shocks | ||
| Aug 201276000 miUS $230 | Ignition column needed to be replaced as the key was stuck in the ignition. | ||
| Aug 201393300 miUS $900 | Replaced front shocks and struts | ||
| Saturn ION in Michigan, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Jan 200960000 miUS $265 | Fixed the dreaded passlock issue with a new ignition and also cleaned the injectors. | ||
| Saturn ION in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201342000 miUS $150 | Lower control arm bushing replacement lower control arm bushing | ||
| Aug 201658000 miUS $800 | Failure of the ECM logic cxircuits. | ||
| Sep 201958000 miUS $150 | L lower control arm | ||
| Saturn ION in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2011 | |||
| May 200956000 mi | Two problems here. The passlock system doesn't recognize the key in cold weather, causing it to take 10 mins before it will start. Also, it often won't release the key when I turn off the car. The Airbag light has come on. I haven't done anything about it yet. | ||
| Jan 201061000 miUS $700 | GM knows there is a problem with the passlock system that causes it to not allow the car to start in cold weather. Still, they won't pay to fix it. I fixed it myself, replacing and reprogramming the ignition switch. GM knows there is a problem with the passlock system that causes it to not allow the car to start in cold weather. Still, they won't pay to fix it. I fixed it myself, replacing and reprogramming the ignition switch. I also found both struts were bad. | ||
| Jun 201074000 miUS $300 | The paint on the hood is now peeling off in streaks. This is an Ion, so it's not caused by how incredibly fast I am driving. | ||
| Feb 201185000 mi | Paint peeling off hood in strips. | ||
| Saturn ION in Massachusetts, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013133000 mi | Many emissions components required replacement. | ||
| Saturn ION in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200717000 miUS $45 | seat cover latches keep popping off , resulting in seat cover coming off seat, seems to be unresolvable intermittently, check engine will come on as well as abs, brake, no codes are stored, so nothing gets done about it | ||
| Feb 200821000 mi | Struts went bad. | ||
| Sep 200933000 miUS $100 | drivers window not working; found window regulator no good (again) When fueling, pump keeps stopping. Bad tank purge solenoid. | ||
| Jan 201033400 miUS $100 | continual problem with drivers window, got stuck and had to replace regulator 3 times then finally clips that hold glass in place on regulator, will see if this works, 4th time being repaired. | ||
| May 201034200 miUS $100 | check engine light, gas tank needed to be replaced has a built in valve that is defective, wheel hub bearings also no good, making loud noise. | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 200729000 mi | Car would not start a few times. Dealer found no error codes, so dealer did nothing. As an aside, dealer updated engine software. | ||
| Feb 200831000 mi | Car would not start again. Dealer found error codes. Dealer replaced ignition switch at no charge, since car is still under warranty, and this is a known issue. As an aside, dealer performed 30,000-mile maintenance. | ||
| Nov 200955000 miUS $500 | Check engine light came on. Diagnosis result: engine thermostat was 'barely functional'. Actions taken: Replaced thermostat and flushed radiator. Problem fixed. | ||
| Jan 201059000 miUS $350 | Turn signal bulb burned out. Third time in one year. Previously burnt out bulbs left melted contacts. Shop cleaned up contact area and replaced bulb. Rear shock absorbers leaking fluid. Replaced both shocks. Ride more comfortable now, especially when entering and leaving driveways or going over speed bumps. | ||
| Feb 201059000 miUS $400 | Both shock absorbers leaking fluid. Replaced both. Riding experience improved noticeably after repair. | ||
| Mar 201179000 miUS $300 | Transmission coolant line leak. Part had to ordered from Detroit since even local GM/Saturn dealer did not carry it. Paid $40 extra for next-day shipping. Problem solved. | ||
| Apr 201179000 miUS $300 | Key stuck. Had to replace gear shifter assembly, ignition cylinder, and ignition housing. Then the steering wheel became stuck and the airbag light went on. Replaced clock spring, too, and now everything runs fine. Lower front control bushings worn out. Had to order part from Detroit. Turns out, the rear bushings need to be repaired, too, but I'm waiting for another time. Rear passengers will still feel bumps when riding. | ||
| Sep 201185000 miUS $400 | Very bumpy ride. Rear passengers get carsick. Bushings/front strut links replaced. Ride quality significantly improved after repair. | ||
| Mar 201293000 miUS $500 | Problem: Engine light flashing and rough acceleration. Error code diagnosed as misfire in cylinder. Coil pack replaced. Repair completed successfully. | ||
| Jan 2013104000 miUS $250 | Trunk support bar snapped in half. Trunk unable to stay open. Replacement part required special order. Once repaired, the trunk is good as new. Paint stripped off the rocker/runner area where people step on before entering car. Shop repainted entire area and touched up other scratches elsewhere. Shop matched paint so car still looks good after 100,000 miles. | ||
| Feb 2013104800 miUS $180 | Front struts were worn and had to be replaced. Re-lubricated all bushings and related chassis parts. Ride is smoother but you can still hear creaking sound at low speeds. | ||
| Jun 2013109000 miUS $1180 | Airbag error light appeared on dashboard. Mechanic determined that air bag sensor in the front passenger seat was faulty. Had to replace the entire housing unit in the seat and get a GM technician to reset the error light. | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States May 2009 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Mar 201146000 mi | Connection at the fuel tank hand to be replace per TSB recall. Vehicle had leaking fuel and strong fuel order. | ||
| Sep 201783500 miUS $425 | Replaced the rear shocks | ||
| Feb 201882600 miUS $600 | Replaced the front struts. | ||
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010131000 miUS $150 | Power steering failed while driving. Upon restarting the car, the power steering restored. Mechanic evaluated problem and replaced a blown fuse. | ||
| Dec 2010135000 miUS $1500 | Power steering fails, then reboots when the car is restarted. This is a constant problem. With the repair estimated at over $1500 on a car worth under $3k, we will be buying a replacement car instead of repairing. Common issue on 2006 Ion2 | ||
| Jun 2011139000 mi | Head gasket blown and the car is now junked. Steering also never fixed. | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 201260000 miUS $250 | Evaporative Control Module... Check Engine Light kept coming on...*** Will need to return because now the light is on again and I am getting "Check Gas Cap" all the time. | ||
| Saturn ION in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Oct 200828000 mi | Emergency brake was not operating correctly when released. Found rear brake calipers sticking. Caliper assemblies were ordered and replaced. | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Wisconsin, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Aug 200720000 mi | passenger window bolt vibrated loose causing the window to fall off track. The 2nd passenger airbag light does not indicate anything when a passenger is in the car. | ||
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201180600 miC $300 | Shocks were going when I purchased the car at 77 000kms. At about 112,000kms, not longer could safely drive car. Back shocks replaced and fronts need to be done. | ||
| Nov 201184940 mi | This was the electric steering problem which finally became untenable. Recall. | ||
| Mar 201294240 miC $550 | Shocks were replaced | ||
| Oct 2012106620 miC $350 | all shocks and front bushings | ||
| Apr 2013119340 miC $100 | Purchased wheel bearing and installed myself Replaced struts, NOT quick struts Left and right control arms Replaced hub/bearing Replaced rotors and pads | ||
| Jun 2013120900 mi | lock down mechanism on sun roof broke on both sides and unrepairable and replacing sunroof is the only way to fix it and not an option. extremely expensive. stupid that GM will not supply individual parts for sunroof and it is a part that wy | ||
| Jun 2014128340 mi | Recall for ignition switch and cylinder. But before they called me in to change it over, the ignition cylinder locked up with the car running and I could not turn it off(had to remove the ignition relay to turn the car off and disconnect the battery). | ||
| Jul 2014130140 miC $50 | Variable valve timing sensor on intake side failed. Replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014138880 miC $40 | Ignition coil cylinder one failed | ||
| Jul 2015153840 miC $35 | Thermostat failed. | ||
| May 2016167400 miC $46 | Failed side mirror adjustment switch. | ||
| Jul 2016171740 miC $56 | replaced cruise set/resume switch. Left front window side molding replaced | ||
| Jul 2018176700 miC $5000 | New clutch etc. installed Gaskets replaced. Alternator seized. Compressor replaced. Tie rods replaced Battery died after 11 years! Both front seat belts replaced. | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201059040 mi | Swaybar End-link Replaced sway bar end links | ||
| May 201174400 miC $359 | Wheel Bearings... Driver front wheel bearing failed, causing loud noise and some vibration. Passenger side was replaced at same time for peace of mind. appro $159 per bearing. | ||
| Sep 2012156860 miC $450 | Exhaust camshaft actuator causing transmission to turn to left front axle seal and transmission service | ||
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States Sep 2007 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Feb 20075000 mi | Left front wheel bearing replaced under warranty | ||
| May 20077000 mi | Could not start due to ignition/key interlock | ||
| Jul 200934000 mi | Power Steering warning came on and the power steering failed a few minutes later, Car had 1 day left on warranty so no charge for tow or fix | ||
| Jun 201356000 miUS $431 | Ignition frozen with key stuck, could not turn car off. | ||
| Dec 201359000 miUS $265 | The driver's door flew open making a right hand turn. Door would not close. Door latch replaced. | ||
| Dec 201464000 miUS $80 | Dealer serviced coolant which had air pockets causing occasional coolant low warning. Replaced battery | ||
| Jun 201566000 miUS $138 | Sunroof drain clogged, causing interior water leak. | ||
| Nov 201681000 miUS $210 | O2 sensor 1 was the code, in reality my wiring harness was damaged by rodents. O2 sensor was fine. | ||
| Dec 201682000 miUS $24 | Replaced headlights | ||
| Aug 201786000 miUS $200 | Coolant filter tank reservoir was replaced. The sensor was bad but they had to replace the whole unit, Not just the sensor. Ignition switch brake /park key interlock | ||
| Nov 201787500 miUS $124 | Battery replaced | ||
| Oct 201893000 miUS $90 | Exhaust VVT sensor | ||
| Feb 2022116000 miUS $300 | Tire replacement | ||
| Jul 2022118000 mi | Battery dead after inactivity of 2 months | ||
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States Nov 2007 - Sep 2019 | |||
| May 200821000 mi | Car shuts off unexpectantly making right hand turns at slow speeds. | ||
| Apr 200925000 mi | replaced transmission ignition interlock module - key would not disengage from steering column | ||
| Aug 200929000 mi | Fuel pump in tank had to be replaced leaking fuel externally | ||
| Mar 201030000 miUS $70 | Exterior door trim fell off car while driving down the freeway | ||
| Aug 201145700 mi | Electric Servo Steering motor quit working causing steering issues. TSB. | ||
| Saturn ION in Texas, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200820000 mi | Emergency brake cable had come loose. | ||
| Saturn ION in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2006 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Nov 20064960 mi | Driver side mirror cracked occurred while scrapping off ice and snow. Repaired later that week within two hours in spite of having to replace entire unit. Rob Forsyth | ||
| Jan 200811780 mi | In a week which averaged -40 celsius weather the security system need to be rebooted and the ignition switch replaced. Apparently it was a common problem that week for that make of car according to the dealership. | ||
| Apr 200813020 mi | The cruise control went, apparently a problem on the vehicles was fixed in 2 hours. | ||
| Jan 200917360 mi | Power steering went out. | ||
| Mar 200918600 mi | Engine light came on. Took it too shop. Apparently I had a fuel line partly freeze up during very cold -30 Celcius weather. That caused engine light to come on had thawed by the time I got it to the shop. | ||
| Mar 201131000 miC $700 | Severely cracked window, replaced. Cause unclear. Arrived at a friends after four hour drive, didn't have crack, went out that night and I did. It wasn't a chip but a crack that quickly spider webbed through the glass. | ||
| Jun 201132240 miC $55 | Would not turn over happened in January. Replaced battery. Happened again, but this time battery fine. Could not replicate problem. Has not happened since that time. | ||
| Jan 201229520 miC $150 | Engine warning light was on it, appears that it was a false warning caused by a sensor problem. | ||
| May 201237920 miC $300 | Had to replace carburateur | ||
| Jun 201455800 mi | Saturn ion ignition recall my key got stuck in the ignition so I got a loaner until the parts came in | ||
| Jul 201568400 miC $700 | Saturn Ions have a GM recall on the power steering. It goes out while driving | ||
| Aug 201673020 miC $2500 | Timing chain needed to be replaced | ||
| Saturn ION in Quebec, Canada Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200711470 mi | passenger seat belt replace | ||
| Jun 200713640 mi | passlock replace | ||
| Jan 200818600 mi | sway bar bushing | ||
| Aug 200824180 mi | ABS light on and abs action when braking. Left front wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Nov 200826040 mi | Front wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Saturn ION in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200854000 miUS $50 | When turning or going over speed bumps, there would be loud noises cluncking. | ||
| Saturn ION in New Brunswick, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200822940 mi | Weatherstripping on the rear door ripped. Check engine light was on for a few days, however by the time I was able to bring my vehicle in, the light had already been off for a week and the computer showed no history. Noticed a wobbling noise under heavy breaking. Basic brake maintenance performed to clean out dirt and rust. Replaced rear door weatherstripping. | ||
| May 200823560 mi | Injectors out of balance, installed 4 new updated injectors and performed reprogramming. | ||
| Sep 200826040 mi | Both front control arm bushings torn out. | ||
| Jun 200930380 mi | Left front sway link worn. | ||
| Dec 200934100 miC $440 | replaced both front sway bar links | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn ION in Alberta, Canada Oct 2007 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Nov 200724180 mi | Changed both lower control arm bushings. Changed HVAC Blower as it was noisy. | ||
| Feb 200825420 mi | Ignition switch causing no start issue. Replaced ignition. | ||
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn ION in Florida, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20076000 miUS $18 | n/a | ||
| Saturn ION in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| May 201460000 miUS $400 | Control arm bushings replaced. Power steering failure. | ||
| Jun 201461000 mi | Ignition switch and key cylinder replaced as per recall. The key cylinder would occasionally not fully rotate back to the off position, leaving the key stuck in the cylinder and necessitating the use of the manual release button under the steering column. | ||
| Apr 201565300 miUS $1000 | Both front struts and rear shocks replaced due to significant leaking. Significant fuel leak developed at the fuel pump assembly. Unit replaced. | ||
| Jun 201683000 miUS $500 | Radiator fan failed and required replacement. | ||
| Apr 2017104000 miUS $300 | Oil change plus wheel bearing replacement. | ||
| Jun 2017116000 miUS $230 | Large emissions system leak reported by check engine light. Inspected and replaced failing evap purge and vent solenoids. | ||
| Dec 2017120000 miUS $74 | Cold weather accelerated the death of the battery. It was replaced after refusing to start one cold morning. | ||
| Saturn ION in New Jersey, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 201324000 miUS $133 | Freon was recharged. | ||
| Jan 201423500 mi | Fuel pump module leaking. Replaced free of charge by dealer as part of special recall by General Motors. | ||
| Feb 201425300 miUS $528 | Front struts were replaced. | ||
| Mar 201426000 miUS $280 | Check engine light came on. Air pump had failed and was replaced. Check valve had to be replaced | ||
| Jun 201530000 miUS $375 | Wheel hub assembly was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201734000 miUS $400 | Oxygen sensor replaced. A/C clutch relay replaced. | ||
| Saturn ION in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201048823 miUS $171 | Replaced evaporator drain tube (per TSB 03-01-39-011B) AND oil change. Also replaced Front Driver's Door Jamb Switch. Replaced evaporator drain tube (per TSB 03-01-39-011B) AND oil change. Also replaced Front Driver's Door Jamb Switch. | ||
| Jul 201185000 miUS $167 | No refrigerant. Replaced valve. Added refrigerant. Applique on driver's side door flew off while driving on highway. Part was replaced. | ||
| Saturn ION in Arizona, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 200967000 miUS $600 | Fuel vapors coming from rear of car. Dealer replaced leaking fuel pump module. This was a recall item a few months later and I received re-imbursement for the repair | ||
| Jun 201075000 miUS $80 | Gas gauge stopped working. Replaced fuel level sending unit at the fuel pump module assembly. | ||
| Dec 201088000 miUS $32 | Driver door plastic "pillar" applique broke at screw mount; replaced applique. | ||
| Jun 2012112000 miUS $30 | Passenger front door trim "belt w/strip" replaced due to heat distortion. | ||
| Jul 2012113000 mi | Electric power assisted steering intermittant. Known problem addressed by TSB. | ||
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201291140 miC $100 | Car only needed a new battery. | ||
| Mar 201392380 miC $200 | The bolt holding passenger rear shock came loose and fell off. Replaced both rear shocks with new ones. | ||
| Jun 201393620 miC $340 | Loud noise/grinding due to failing front right Hub. It was replaced with a quality part. | ||
| May 2014101640 mi | Car in for new Ignition Switch based on recent Recall. | ||
| Dec 2014108500 mi | The spark plugs need to be replaced in the ION but all 4 are seized in the head (original plugs). This car is still drivable but not as fuel efficient as it could be. | ||
| Sep 2015121520 mi | Crack windshield - replaced and drivers side window dislodged from the track and needed to be re-installed/tracks lubricated. | ||
| Mar 2016127720 mi | Steering linkage stiff - replaced | ||
| Dec 2016139500 mi | Exhaust hangers broke due to rust and flange bolts. New hangers welded and flange bolts added to exhaust which is still in good shape and the original system. | ||
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2008 | |||
| Feb 200838000 mi | The car was taken in the shop 4 times for a loss of power problem. The first 3 times dealership couldn't duplicate the problem. Last time I took it in I showed a saturn employee the problem. Later that night was informed dealership crashed my car. ... | ||
| Saturn ION in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 2011110660 miC $80 | Engine light on and car hard to start after refueling but always started. Parts changed so far: Fuel Cap & Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve - problem still there so changed valve assembly, which fixed problem. | ||
| Jun 2012114700 miC $195 | Car need a new key cylinder - key got stuck and car would not shut off. | ||
| Dec 2013127720 miC $60 | Upper stream O2 sensor replaced | ||
| Dec 2014139500 mi | This car has developed a serious fuel economy issue. There is fuel smell present at start up and rough idle. To date the following parts have been replaced: MAF Sensor, Spark Plugs, Coil Pack/Ignition Module, Gas Cap. Car still has issue. A used Engine has been purchased for this car due to a fuel economy issue. The engine has not been installed yet. | ||
| Jan 2015112220 mi | Car had serious fuel consumption issues and has been permanently taken off the road. A/C no longer working | ||
| Saturn ION in Ohio, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 200716300 mi | Noise [minor] - Wind noise from passenger-side door at highway speeds. Retailer re-aligned trim pieces at front/rear door join under Warranty. Squeak from FR Wheel Cover at low speeds. Retailer replaced wheel cover and checked all under Warranty. | ||
| Jul 200722800 mi | Cruise Control [minor] - CC would not engage in hot weather, Retailer replaced CC switch under Warranty. | ||
| Nov 200835000 mi | Rattle from driver's side door frame. Shop added a spacer under exterior trim, removing rattle. Shop checked door internals and seals to be sure trim was the source, and tested after repair.Noise is gone, repaired under warranty without hassle. | ||
| Nov 201163000 miUS $1200 | suspension work was somewhat preventative, front sway bushings were sheared and required replacement. hard to assign $ to "reactive" vs "preventative" work, a lot of the labor overlapped | ||
| Oct 201376000 miUS $800 | Replaced stabilizer links and front R wheel bearing (unplanned) O2 sensor had been causing a CEL, replaced. (planned) Confirmed suspected exhaust/muffler leaks, putting that maintenance off until spring. | ||
| Dec 201378000 miUS $120 | Repaired exhaust leak, simple exhaust piping replacement using generic tubing and old heat shields | ||
| Saturn ION in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 201285000 miUS $375 | wouldn't start, starter went out, replaced starter | ||
2006 Saturn ION 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn ION in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200749000 miUS $130 | Sway bar bushings and endlink bushing were worn and caused clunking while driving over bumps and back-and-forth steering | ||
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