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Saturn ION Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Saturn ION
| Saturn ION Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Just that -- a car I can get into and know it will start and reliably get me from a to b. full 2007 Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very durable engine, but sub par interior materials. full 2007 Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Low maintenance required just oil changes and rotate tires. No damage to the car that I know of from hitting a tire and rim @ 65mph on the hwy. Had to purchase new rim, hubcap and tire. full 2007 Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plastic panels mean no rust and no fear for dents. full 2007 Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We have only owned the Ion for a few months so I cannot comment on the reliablilty yet. full 2007 Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Dependable. full 2007 Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car starts even in the coldest weather (Chicago area) and runs smoothly, even after almost a quarter MILLION miles of driving it on bumpy Illinois roads! I sure wish they still made Saturn's so I could buy another one. full 2006 Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good product full 2006 Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have onlu owed the car for a few months but have not had any problems with it yet. full 2006 Saturn ION review |
| 2005 | 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Way too many recalls in far too little an amount of time. Also too little too late. full 2005 Saturn ION review |
| Saturn ION Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The ignition switch went out at 33,000!! (SERIOUSLY?) Trunk release at 36k (not a fuse issue) At 29k radio would stick and no functions would work (had it fixed several times still having issues at 62k. Wheel bearings and struts out at 52k. full 2004 Saturn ION review |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front suspension fails has been replaced 3x full 2003 Saturn ION review |
