Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saturn / Ion / 2003
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
005127063 SATURN ION 2003 When it is too cold, my ignition switch locks my security system and i have to wait a long time before my car starts. saturn has issued a technical
007126146 SATURN ION 2003 Car won't start when it is cold. have to wait 15 minutes. saturn repaired the problem back in 10/05. it did it again in 2006 and now it is
007125249 SATURN ION 2003 I am writing to note that my 2003 saturn ion 3 does not start up in the cold, even though the battery and alternator are in good condition. it
007124366 SATURN ION 2003 Car will not start when first attempting to start is in cold weather. after about 10 to 15 minutes it will finally start when attempting again. from
007124208 SATURN ION 2003 VEHICLE WON'T START - NO CRANK, NO START. IT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS LOW USAGE AND MILEAGE. *TR
006123058 SATURN ION 2003 CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO START IN COLD WEATHER. MUST PLAY WITH IGNITION SWITCH MANY TIMES TO GET IT STARTED. *TR
007121942 SATURN ION 2003 Whenever it is damp or cold outside the vehicle will refuse to start. once the vehicle has refused to start i must wait a minimum of 10 mins before
007121024 SATURN ION 2003 The 2003 saturn ion-3 power steering goes out while driving. it will work again, for a while, after the car has been restarted. this car has the
006118236 SATURN ION 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key becomes stuck in the ignition and causes her to restart the vehicle
007115109 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion with cracked cylinder head customer states that the problem comes from a defective casting of cylinder head**cc the consumer stated
007110169 SATURN ION 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. while driving 55 mph during rainy conditions, the windshield wipers traveled beyond the normal radius. the
007106243 SATURN ION 2003 This happened three times now. first time the daughter was driving and the vehicle service engine display came on and all electrical power went out
005105565 SATURN ION 2003 CAR WILL NOT START IN COLD WEATHER. FAULTY IGINITION SWITCH.*AK
007102516 SATURN ION 2003 Saturn 2003 ion the car will not start, passlock light and check engine message displayed. car will start after approximately 10 minutes. happens
007099822 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion. when attempting to start car on cold mornings pass lock system engages and locks car from being able to start for some period of
007098903 SATURN ION 2003 I own a 2003 saturn ion and have experienced starting problems the past two winters. i've had a mechanic check the battery,fuel,and clutch button,
007098829 SATURN ION 2003 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. the windshield wiper linkage failed while driving 50 mph in the rain. the windshield wiper came off the
007098828 SATURN ION 2003 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. the windshield wiper linkage failed while driving 50 mph in the rain. the windshield wiper came off the
007098697 SATURN ION 2003 I drive a '03 saturn ion and have been having problems for the past year where the car wouldn't start, mostly on cold mornings, and would leave me
007095866 SATURN ION 2003 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. after inserting the key into the ignition,it was difficult to turn the key and the engine didn't start. on
007095815 SATURN ION 2003 I purchased a 2003 saturn ion level 2 brand new for saturn of la crosse. approximently 25 times since i purchased this vehicle, the car will not
007095667 SATURN ION 2003 For the past two winters i've had difficulty starting my car on 5 separate occasions. when i went out to start it each time it wouldn't start. i
007095569 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion. i just purchased this car from the dealership earlier in 2006. it worked great until the cold winter came. ever since the
007095538 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion component: electrical system:ignition:switch no crank, no start when ambient temperatures is cold - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs)
007095473 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion-3 fails to start in cold weather. this appears to be a known manufacturer defect in the ignition switch. (reference saturn tsb
007095360 SATURN ION 2003 My saturn ion (2003) has had a lot of problems this winter with intermittent starts. i try to start the car in the morning, and it just won't crank
007095286 SATURN ION 2003 When my 2003 saturn ion is in weather that is 32 degrees or under, the grease in the ignition freezes thus triggering the security system to lock the
007095201 SATURN ION 2003 I purchased this car from saturn of bellevue (wa) in october of 2005. i am experiencing a problem with my passenger side front blinker. it does not
007095104 SATURN ION 2003 The ignition switch frequently fails to move into the locked position after the engine is turned off. this requires repetitions of starting and
007095093 SATURN ION 2003 Car routinely will not start in cold weather due to faulty ignition switch. a new ignition switch must be installed and is not covered under warranty
007095070 SATURN ION 2003 For the past few months any time there is cold weather, which has been every day because it's the winter, my 2003 saturn ion 2 won't start for about
007094973 SATURN ION 2003 My car was having problems starting in the cold weather, it would almost start then nothing would happen. it would take about 15 minutes of trying
007094947 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion 2, and it has had intermittent starting problems since 2004. i always thought it was the battery, but i would change the
007094674 SATURN ION 2003 In cold temperatures my 2003 saturn ion 2 would not start. all of my lights would come on but when i attempted to start the car the security light
005094625 SATURN ION 2003 Frequent inability to start vehicle due to ignition cylinder wear. saturn claims security system is activated due to internal ignition switch not
007094491 SATURN ION 2003 Intermittently, car will not start in cold weather. no crank or start. after 10 minutes, car sometimes starts with another key. car eventually
007094359 SATURN ION 2003 1. temperatures below freezing 2. grease in ignition switch thickens and car will not start. it normally takes 10 - 15 minutes to warm the ignition
901094161 SATURN ION 2003 Saturn ion cold start problem**cc the consumer stated the ignition switch clicked and the vehicle stalled. the security system will activate, and a
004093655 SATURN ION 2003 Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2003 saturn ion. the contact stated that the engine would not turn over in cold temperatures. this happened
004093654 SATURN ION 2003 Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2003 saturn ion. the contact stated that the engine would not turn over in cold temperatures. this happened
007092490 SATURN ION 2003 My 2003 saturn ion fails to start in cold weather because the ignition switch does not properly read the key and the passlock system locks out the
007092479 SATURN ION 2003 Car will not start in the cold weather. then i get a service engine message and the security light flashes. the car will not start for 10 minutes
007092282 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer. when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently
007092281 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer. when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently
007092280 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer. when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently
007092279 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer. when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently
006092276 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer. when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently
006091662 SATURN ION 2003 If the weather becomes cold, the car will not for about 45 minutes of sitting in the car and trying to start it over and over. it has been to the
007091643 SATURN ION 2003 Will driving down the road the transmission in my saturn ion lvl 3 slips and i have to let my foot off the gas and then kick the gas pedal for it to
007091642 SATURN ION 2003 Will driving down the road the transmission in my saturn ion lvl 3 slips and i have to let my foot off the gas and then kick the gas pedal for it to
007091209 SATURN ION 2003 The first time the ignition switch "passlock" sensor went out on my 2003 saturn ion ii, it was near zero degrees outside, my 2 month old son was along
007091097 SATURN ION 2003 Vehicle will not crank or start after car is turned off after driving a short or long time. service light comes on when you try to start the vehicle.
006090224 SATURN ION 2003 My saturn ion 3 had 4 occurrences of service vehicle's message in the last 24 hours since dec 29, 2006. when i turn the key, the engine doesn't turn
006090223 SATURN ION 2003 My saturn ion 3 had 4 occurrences of service vehicle's message in the last 24 hours since dec 29, 2006. when i turn the key, the engine doesn't turn
006090189 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion. this car will not start in the cold weather. if the temperature is below 32 degrees f for an extended period of time, the car will
006089253 SATURN ION 2003 Saturn 2003 ion will not start in cool to cold weather. after several tries car will not start, but will then start after sitting for about ten
006088306 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion will not start when it is cold. i am seeing alot of people posting on different forums with the same issue. is anything going to be
006087749 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion quad level 3, will not start when temperature drops, or starts and immediately stalls. the passlock icon blinks and the message center
004087635 SATURN ION 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had problems starting in cold weather. the engine would start after a few attempts or not start at all on
004087634 SATURN ION 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had problems starting in cold weather. the engine would start after a few attempts or not start at all on
006087563 SATURN ION 2003 I own a saturn ion ii 2003 and every morning that it is cold it will not start. after getting a new battery, which is what the dealership advised me
006087421 SATURN ION 2003 i have a 5-speed manual 2003 saturn ion . every time it's cold outside, the car refuses to start. this has happened repeated last winter, and has a
006087368 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion-3 and it will not start below 40 degrees, this is a ridiculous problem. there is a thread about this problem at : http://www.
006087367 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion-3 and it will not start below 40 degrees, this is a ridiculous problem. there is a thread about this problem at : http://www.
006087341 SATURN ION 2003 Drove to work; used seatbelt guide; got back in car to go home guide not there. seat belt guide attached to headrest cracked and broke off; cannot
006086926 SATURN ION 2003 The vehicle would intermittently not start. this mostly occurred in below freezing temperature conditions but would also occur in above 70 degree
006086894 SATURN ION 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start right away in cooler weather, for at least 15 minutes. through internet research, the contact
006086568 SATURN ION 2003 When it is cold out and the car has sat, it will not crank. i have seen information that it may be related to the body control module $590 fix, or
006083259 SATURN ION 2003 I don't know what caused the failure, but it has never been abused, and the car has only 45747 miles as of the service date. we live in michigan,
006081420 SATURN ION 2003 AIR CONDITIONG FAN STOP WORKING. THE WHOLE SYSTEM WENT OUT FROM THE TURN ON SWITCH TO THE FAN MODE SWITCH. *NM
006079744 SATURN ION 2003 STEEL BAR IN HEAD REST IS NO LONGER PADDED. *NM
006078985 SATURN ION 2003 Since we purchased this vehicle brand new in 2003, the transmission has slipped occasionally upon normal acceleration. we brought this to the
006068003 SATURN ION 2003 Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light intermittently illuminates. the vehicle has not been in an accident. the dealership was alerted and the
006067461 SATURN ION 2003 PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAUSING WIPER TO BE INOPERABLE. *JB
006062051 SATURN ION 2003 I have been having some issues with clunking and grinding noises when going over bumps or potholes or while making turns. i took my 2003 ion 2 to
006062050 SATURN ION 2003 I have been having some issues with clunking and grinding noises when going over bumps or potholes or while making turns. i took my 2003 ion 2 to
006062049 SATURN ION 2003 I have been having some issues with clunking and grinding noises when going over bumps or potholes or while making turns. i took my 2003 ion 2 to
006062033 SATURN ION 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle revved at a high rate followed by a sudden decrease. the vehicle was seen by an independent
006058481 SATURN ION 2003 This has happened twice in exactly thirteen months the first time was on february 3, 2005. i adjusted my power drivers side mirror while driving home
006058480 SATURN ION 2003 This has happened twice in exactly thirteen months the first time was on february 3, 2005. i adjusted my power drivers side mirror while driving home
006057354 SATURN ION 2003 My car won't start! at least every once in a while anyway. it's a 2003 saturn ion. i bought it used on 5/14/05 and a few months after, when it started
005057033 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion that is having shifting problems. the car has 52,000 miles on it, and it is out of warranty, my daughter originally had the
004056865 SATURN ION 2003 2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each
004056864 SATURN ION 2003 2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each
004056863 SATURN ION 2003 2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each
004056862 SATURN ION 2003 2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each
004056861 SATURN ION 2003 2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each
004056860 SATURN ION 2003 2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each
004056859 SATURN ION 2003 2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each
004054958 SATURN ION 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the freeway between 50-60 mph, the vehicle lost all electrical power. there is no warning when this occurs
004054957 SATURN ION 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the freeway between 50-60 mph, the vehicle lost all electrical power. there is no warning when this occurs
006054912 SATURN ION 2003 Driving under normal conditions on the highway, check engine light came on and within seconds smoke began billowing out both ends of the vehicle. the
006053524 SATURN ION 2003 I have had my car in for the same repair 4 times since i got it in may 2003. what happens is the car will rev and/or accelerate (sometimes in park,
006052908 SATURN ION 2003 I own a saturn ion 3. on 1/8/06, i heard a screaching, rubbing sound from front brakes. took the vehicle to dealer on 1/9/06. brake pads and rotors
004047498 SATURN ION 2003 When weather turns cold car will not start, after 20 - 30 minutes car starts. after first visit to dealer we were told there was no problem found, a
005045893 SATURN ION 2003 There is a leak in the c-line (the hose between the master cylinder and the slave cylinder. i talked to another saturn owner and they have the same
005036787 SATURN ION 2003 (1) highway driving (2) found out the windshield wipers no longer worked on any setting after some water splashed up on my windshield. nearly had an
005032156 SATURN ION 2003 My 2003 saturn ion consistently idles at between 1200 and 2000 rpm. car drives itself when i take my foot off the brake. car will drive 5-10 mph with
003030939 SATURN ION 2003 Dt: the consumer stated transmission has never worked properly. the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times, they stated could
003030393 SATURN ION 2003 2003 saturn ion-3, purchased june 2003. repeated problems with engine revving, car almost drives itself; i have almost created an accident because i
005029210 SATURN ION 2003 Unresolve problem (7/2004 - 7/2005) vehicle is unsafe. suddenly stalls and stops while on highway creating hazard for traffic following at 65 mph
005029179 SATURN ION 2003 Ongoing problem 7/2004 - 7/2005 vehicle suddenly stalls while driving at highway speeds causing following traffic to react to stopped vehicle. (
005028617 SATURN ION 2003 My daughter (17 years old) had an accident four days ago. she hit a tree - head on going somewhere around 40 mph. neither air bag deployed.
005028602 SATURN ION 2003 At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty. i was driving on a busy highway and my
005028601 SATURN ION 2003 At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty. i was driving on a busy highway and my
005028600 SATURN ION 2003 At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty. i was driving on a busy highway and my
005028599 SATURN ION 2003 At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty. i was driving on a busy highway and my
005016637 SATURN ION 2003 I purchased a saturn ion in june of 2003. i began having problems starting the car in october of 2004. it would not start and would just make a
901015565 SATURN ION 2003 2003 SATURN ION HAS PROBLEMS WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS.*MR *NM
005012425 SATURN ION 2003 THE AIR BAGS OF THE CONSUMER'S 2003 SATURN ION 3 DID NOT INFLATE DURING ACCIDENT. *BF *NM
004010780 SATURN ION 2003 Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in traffic, causing consumer's vehicle to crash into another vehicle. driver sustained injuries. taken
005008383 SATURN ION 2003 Vehicle is experiencing a problem with sudden acceleration. owner was driving and had foot on brake at a four way stop. the vehicle began to
004008342 SATURN ION 2003 While driving. upon stopping the vehicle. the consumer got out to take the child out of the vehicle with the ignition running. the doors locked, and
004008341 SATURN ION 2003 While driving. upon stopping the vehicle. the consumer got out to take the child out of the vehicle with the ignition running. the doors locked, and
004008340 SATURN ION 2003 While driving. upon stopping the vehicle. the consumer got out to take the child out of the vehicle with the ignition running. the doors locked, and
005005781 SATURN ION 2003 Driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that
005005780 SATURN ION 2003 Driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that
005005779 SATURN ION 2003 Driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that
005002139 SATURN ION 2003 Over the past 2 and 1/2 weeks we have had a problem starting our 2003 saturn ion. the car would not start leading one to believe there was a problem
003001993 SATURN ION 2003 Almost from day one, the traction control does not turn off. the dealer says they hooked up a computer to see if it turned off and they said it does,
005001770 SATURN ION 2003 I have a 2003 saturn ion coupe. when i would drive for a little while and let the car warm up, there are intermittent occasions where i will slow down
004001134 SATURN ION 2003 While on local interstate highway, the saturn ion 3 quad coupe automatic transmission began to slip. the rpms reached about 6,000 while trying to
003315949 SATURN ION 2003 While driving the vehicle's trunk opened. *nm the consumer stated that the cruise control will not set. the dealer stated that the cruise control
003315948 SATURN ION 2003 While driving the vehicle's trunk opened. *nm the consumer stated that the cruise control will not set. the dealer stated that the cruise control
004315851 SATURN ION 2003 Saturn ion contained side and front air bags, and neither deployed upon impact. *bf *sc (lawyer iliana ruiz representing marcial garcia, consumer
004315615 SATURN ION 2003 While driving,the vehicle stalled. the consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the mechanic
003313778 SATURN ION 2003 Transmission: while driving 25 mph vehicle froze. consumer could not go backward or forward. she had this problem several times in the past.
004313447 SATURN ION 2003 THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON SATURN ION. *BF *SC
004308756 SATURN ION 2003 WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS THEN SURGED FORWARD. *AK
004308365 SATURN ION 2003 While driving, the consumer noticed the vehicle would accelerate from 5 to 20 miles on its own. the consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went
003308120 SATURN ION 2003 THE TURN SIGNALS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM KEEP RECURRING. *JB
004307987 SATURN ION 2003 I crashed into the side of another car head-on in my saturn in (2003). the front of my car was completely destroyed up to the windshield, yet the
004307933 SATURN ION 2003 Interior roof around sun roof - very loss and wires are exposed. dealership was notified when vehicle was purchased and failed to fix issue.
004307481 SATURN ION 2003 Front right turn signal bulb 'bright' / 'high' elment burned out. bulb was oem wagner 5702ka. bulb base was blacked, had signs of overheating. both
004307460 SATURN ION 2003 I hit another car in its left side hard, it smashed my front end completly to the windshield, the front of my car was smashed so badly that it was
004307184 SATURN ION 2003 Headlights do not project a beam as far as when vehicle was new. nightime driving on rural roads during deer season is hazardous. saturn dealer has
004306156 SATURN ION 2003 The vehicle stalled while driving on the freeway and going down a hill. the vehicle accelerated up to 5,000 rpm's and would not go down until the
004306155 SATURN ION 2003 The vehicle stalled while driving on the freeway and going down a hill. the vehicle accelerated up to 5,000 rpm's and would not go down until the
004301109 SATURN ION 2003 About 1 month ago, i began to notice a thumping noise coming from what i thought was my front passenger tire. i began to try to establish the pattern
004301032 SATURN ION 2003 Apparent electrical problem has led to failure of left front turn signal on four separate occasions. manufacturer's authorized dealerships have been
004300785 SATURN ION 2003 The transmission on my saturn ion quad coupe intermittently disengages or fails to engage when i step on the gas. this is dangerous because if it does
004299441 SATURN ION 2003 Vehicle is experienced delayed acceleration. as a result when entering a highway vehicle will not accelerate until twenty seconds after applying the
004298887 SATURN ION 2003 WHEN A TURN WAS MADE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
004298275 SATURN ION 2003 The area in my trunk above the muffler has started getting extremely hot. items stored in the trunk are hot to the touch and the metal in the trunk
004297017 SATURN ION 2003 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
004295283 SATURN ION 2003 Drove through water about 5 to 6 inches deep during rain, car stopped would not restart, engine had to be replaced due to water damage, the car was
004294038 SATURN ION 2003 Vehicle was serviced 8 times for passenger front service turn signal light. the bulb was replaced, manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the
003292475 SATURN ION 2003 The driver's side door leaks at the top. condensation gathers on the upper inside of the door and drips on the drivers leg, as well as on the power
003292474 SATURN ION 2003 The driver's side door leaks at the top. condensation gathers on the upper inside of the door and drips on the drivers leg, as well as on the power
004292340 SATURN ION 2003 The front left light of my 2003 saturn ion has gone out repeatedly. upon careful inspection, the bulb itself is not burnt out. when signaling left,

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