Saturn Ion recalls and problems
10 recalls and 4,344 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
10
Complaints
4,344
Crashes reported
208
Fires reported
20
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Saturn Ion by year
Most reported Saturn Ion problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,724 | |
| Electrical System | 1,599 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 317 | |
| Air Bags | 263 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 220 | |
| Power Train | 202 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 147 | |
| Engine | 141 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 116 | |
| Unknown or Other | 100 |
All Saturn Ion recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-171 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2003–2007 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. |
| 14V-153 | Mar 31, 2014 | 2004–2007 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009… |
| 14V-047 | Feb 10, 2014 | 2003–2007 | Air Bags, Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 12V-459 | Sep 19, 2012 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt… |
| 09V-419 | Oct 29, 2009 | 2006–2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac… |
| 04V-547 | Nov 16, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Exterior Lighting | Certain passenger vehicles have a condition in which the turn signal lamp and daytime running lamp (Drl) on either front side can stop working because of loss of contact between the bulb and socket. |
| 04V-281 | Jun 8, 2004 | 2004 | Fuel System, Other | Certain vehicles equipped with supercharged 2.0l 4-cylinder (Lsj) engine were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack and leak fuel near the fuel rail. |
| 04V-002 | Jan 6, 2004 | 2004 | Structure | On certain passenger vehicles, some welds between the passenger's side motor rail and the front bumper bracket do not meet engineering specifications. |
| 04V-003 | Jan 5, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder (L61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface. |
| 04V-004 | Jan 5, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Visibility | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Saturn Ion?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Saturn Ion has the most reports (1,235). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Saturn Ion have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Saturn Ion model years 2003–2007.
What are the most common Saturn Ion problems?
Owners report steering, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.