DEFECTFILE
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Saturn Ion

5,471 federal complaints across 6 model years (2003-2008) ยท 10 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Saturn Ion. Hover a bar for the count.

2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2006 Saturn Ion - 1,537 complaints
  2. 2004 Saturn Ion - 1,124 complaints
  3. 2007 Saturn Ion - 1,090 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2005 Saturn Ion - 755 complaints
  2. 2003 Saturn Ion - 961 complaints
  3. 2004 Saturn Ion - 1,124 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Steering
1,724
Electrical system
1,598
Fuel system
583
Engine & cooling
288
Air bags
263
Power train
202

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2008 Saturn Ion40
2007 Saturn Ion1,0905
2006 Saturn Ion1,5374
2005 Saturn Ion7553
2004 Saturn Ion1,1248
2003 Saturn Ion9615

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
14V1710002003-2007Electrical SystemGeneral 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,
14V1530002004-2007SteeringGeneral 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 Au
14V0470002003-2007Electrical SystemThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition ke
12V4590002007Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and
09V4190002006-2007Fuel System, GasolineGENERAL 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 MOD
04V5470002003-2004Exterior LightingCERTAIN 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 TH
04V2810002004Fuel System, OtherCERTAIN 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. IF FUEL LEAKS FROM THE
04V0020002004StructureON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME WELDS BETWEEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTOR RAIL AND THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET DO NOT MEET ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.
04V0040002003-2004VisibilityCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS." THE PO
04V0030002003-2004Fuel System, GasolineCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) ENGINES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILTER THAT COULD CORRODE PREMATURELY ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE.