There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Saturn Ion, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Saturn Ion problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Saturn Ion complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper · at 73,130 miles · reported Jul 24, 2015
My wipers failed. I could hear the wiper motor running, but the transmission and linkage had failed. I took my car to a mechanic who fixed the issue, but it happened again about a year later. I can grab a wiper arm and manually move the wipers. Both wipers move when I move one arm. My mechanic said that the problem was with both the wiper linkage (Which has a plastic piece that is prone to failure) and the wiper transmission failing.
Air Bags · at 82,000 miles · reported Jul 21, 2014
The contact owns 2008 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in head on crash but the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 82,200.
Electrical System · at 75,000 miles · reported Feb 27, 2014
The contact owns a 2008 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver was attempting to close the front passenger's side window when the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver's side door control panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
Visibility · reported Feb 18, 2011
The contact owns a 2008 saturn ion. The contact noticed that the front windshield had cracked. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The current and failure mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Saturn Ion have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Saturn Ion as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Saturn Ion?
Owners report visibility problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.
Are Saturn recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Saturn dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.