Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saturn / Ion / 2004
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126713 SATURN ION 2004 Intermittently power steering warning light would appear on dash and power steering would stop working. this happened once one day and twice the
007125822 SATURN ION 2004 When the weather reaches freezing and car has been left off for about 6 to 8 hours it will not start again. i had the problem two years ago and
007124769 SATURN ION 2004 My car will not start when it drops below 32 degrees. i've done the research, and it appears that this is a nationwide problem with my car.
007123158 SATURN ION 2004 I have a 2004 saturn ion and there was recall (04v547000) in this vehicle in regards to defective turn signals. approximately 3 weeks ago i contacted
006121761 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. the right turn signal does not work on the vehicle. the contact changed the bulb and fuses several times, but
004120221 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. the contact has changed the driver side headlight bulbs 10 times, which prevented the turn signals from
006119771 SATURN ION 2004 '04 SATURN ION FAILS TO START IN COLD WEATHER. SECURITY SYSTEM PREVENTS STARTING. MUST WARM KEY/IGNITION, AND AFTER 15 MINUTES CAR MAY START. *TR
006119770 SATURN ION 2004 '04 SATURN ION FAILS TO START IN COLD WEATHER. SECURITY SYSTEM PREVENTS STARTING. MUST WARM KEY/IGNITION, AND AFTER 15 MINUTES CAR MAY START. *TR
007117117 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. when trying to accelerate from a stop, the engine would stall. the failure occurred between 2-5 mph. all the
007114928 SATURN ION 2004 Power steering failed on my 2004 saturn ion while the car was in motion on a winding street. i was able to maintain control but a person of lesser
007110854 SATURN ION 2004 On june 25, 2007 the 2004 saturn ion quad coupe came to a dead stop in the middle of an intersection. after numerous attempts to start the car i was
007110620 SATURN ION 2004 Timing chain slipped on 2004 staurn ion at 62k miles causing the engine to bend valves. this resulted in the car being unable to start. at this
005109416 SATURN ION 2004 I live in minnesota. i purchased a new 2004 saturn ion coupe, with only 84 miles and drove off the show room floor. i had numerous problems with
007108726 SATURN ION 2004 At the begining of may i took the car into the dealer because i could remove the key from the ignition while the car was still on. they replaced the
007108344 SATURN ION 2004 Rotors on 2004 saturn ion brakes are prematurely rusting prior to normal rotor wear and tear and should be replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to
007106618 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion 2. while driving 25 mph, the contact attempted to turn the wheel and it locked. the brakes failed and the
007106617 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion 2. while driving 25 mph, the contact attempted to turn the wheel and it locked. the brakes failed and the
007106287 SATURN ION 2004 The failure was to the arm that held the clutch pedal in place on the 2004 saturn ion redline. the part broke and the clutch was completely
007100428 SATURN ION 2004 My 2004 saturn ion occasionally will not start (will not crank). the battery is in good condition and a good state of charge. in general the problem
007100427 SATURN ION 2004 My 2004 saturn ion occasionally will not start (will not crank). the battery is in good condition and a good state of charge. in general the problem
007100333 SATURN ION 2004 Since i purchased 2004 saturn ion iii quad coupe in november 2004 i have complained to the dealer that the vehicle drifted to the left. the faster
007097969 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion - failure to start during very cold weather. car would not start on separate occasions, in employer's garage, and also in shopping
007097577 SATURN ION 2004 Saturn 2004 ion 3 if i have the wipers and heat or a/c on at the same time as the radio the radio led lights go out when the car is moving and i am
007097061 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2004 saturn ion at about 30 mph, another vehicle turned in front of the contact's vehicle and was
007096260 SATURN ION 2004 My 2004 saturn ion ii would not start in cold weather. it happened after the vehicle sat overnight and the dealership told me to replace the battery
007096258 SATURN ION 2004 Recently i experienced a problem with my car failing to start. i was advised by the mechanic that saturn issued a technical service bulletin
007096257 SATURN ION 2004 Recently i experienced a problem with my car failing to start. i was advised by the mechanic that saturn issued a technical service bulletin
007095811 SATURN ION 2004 In cold weather (usually below freezing), the 2004 saturn ion 2 will not start. the car will go into a passive lock situation upon initial attempts
007095779 SATURN ION 2004 The ignition switch freezes up when it is cold outside. had to get the car jump started when it was -10 degrees outside. saturn says the only way to
007095739 SATURN ION 2004 Saturn ion will not start due to cold issues and is caused by an issue in the starting mechanism. something about there being a security feature that
007095517 SATURN ION 2004 On 4 occasions now, when i leave work at around midnight in frigid weather, i attempt to start my 2004 saturn ion (manufactured in late 2003), and the
007095337 SATURN ION 2004 I bought a 2004 saturn ion from the dealer in 2004. in the cold weather, 30 degrees and lower, if the car sits it will not start. this has happened
007095122 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion . while driving at 8 mph with the road condition being extremely poor the vehicle slid on some ice,
007095119 SATURN ION 2004 Numerous no-start conditions associated with faulty ignition switch 2004 saturn ion with 49,000 miles. if current ignition switch replaced it will be
007094954 SATURN ION 2004 Tl*- the contact stated that the 2004 saturn ion did not crank or start when the outside temperature was below 35 degrees. the contact called the
007094896 SATURN ION 2004 My 2004 saturn ion level 2 will not start when the temperature is cold. it does not happen every time but within the last 4 days it has happened 6
007094574 SATURN ION 2004 I own a 2004 saturn ion 3. i purchased this feb, 2006. december of 2006 my car failed to start. i called for help and by the time it arrived, the
007093846 SATURN ION 2004 2004 ion ii intermittently won't start - makes a short cranking sound and then - nothing. after waiting for a while (20-30 minutes or s) it will turn
007093840 SATURN ION 2004 Car wouldn't start numerous (cold) mornings, no way to get to work. eventually, later in the day the car would start. called saturn dealer they told
006092515 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion, refuses to start in cold weather - mainly after an overnight park in sub-freezing temperatures...wait 10 minutes, and it starts. *jb
006091992 SATURN ION 2004 My 2004 saturn ion coupe never starts in the cold. it has become such a headache i warm a towel in the morning put it on the engine before i start it
006091991 SATURN ION 2004 My 2004 saturn ion coupe never starts in the cold. it has become such a headache i warm a towel in the morning put it on the engine before i start it
007091861 SATURN ION 2004 Vehicle randomly won't start. more frequently during cold and/or damp weather, but not always. vehicle will either do absolutely nothing or start to
007091860 SATURN ION 2004 Vehicle randomly won't start. more frequently during cold and/or damp weather, but not always. vehicle will either do absolutely nothing or start to
006091325 SATURN ION 2004 I have a 2004 saturn ion. i purchased it in july of 04. it now has 73,000 miles on it & just startedto have this problem. on very cold mornings (
006091103 SATURN ION 2004 My 2004 ion has the intermittent starting issue as well. it first happened when the car had 42000 miles (currently at 80000). the display on the dash
006088796 SATURN ION 2004 Tried to start car nothing, service vehicle light comes on. replaced battery and next day same thing no start. after waiting 10-15 minutes car starts
006087865 SATURN ION 2004 I went to start my car 12-4-06 at 6 am car would not turn over. later that day at 9:45 am car did turn over. called car dealer and spoke to head of
006087753 SATURN ION 2004 Dt*: the contact stated the door locks developed dust and the door would not close. while driving the rear door came open. the contact stated a
006087733 SATURN ION 2004 Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on gravel roads, dust entered the vehicle from all four door seals. the vehicle was inspected by
006087443 SATURN ION 2004 CAR WON'T START IN COLD WEATHER. WON'T EVEN TURN ON, THEN WILL AND SHUTS RIGHT OFF. *NM
006087144 SATURN ION 2004 I had a problem with my 2004 saturn ion not starting a few times last winter i thought it was related to water in the fuel or a battery problem and
006087132 SATURN ION 2004 We own a 2004 saturn ion. every time the temperature drops into the below 30 f, the vehicle will not start, even though the battery is good. saturn
006087131 SATURN ION 2004 We own a 2004 saturn ion. every time the temperature drops into the below 30 f, the vehicle will not start, even though the battery is good. saturn
006087070 SATURN ION 2004 I have had my 04 ion for one and half years now, and last year when the weather started to get cold, it would not start. i called the dealer and they
006087069 SATURN ION 2004 I have had my 04 ion for one and half years now, and last year when the weather started to get cold, it would not start. i called the dealer and they
006086605 SATURN ION 2004 Car wouldn't start whenever temp got below 35 degrees. this happened twice.........the second time i took the car to the dealer and they tell me the
006084000 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion iii lost 4 of 5 quarts of oil and the oil light did not come on. the engine has to be replaced at a cost of $6,000. the dealer said
006082900 SATURN ION 2004 Driving car in front stops fast. i turn to miss but not enough, so we crashed. no air bag come on, no motor kill, no fuel kill. and we where going
006080495 SATURN ION 2004 Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 35 mph on a street, there was a loss of all power steering without warning. afterwards, the
006078318 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion right front tire worn down to metal. then right front lower arm broke into causing a crash. no corrections were done. saturn co. said
006073041 SATURN ION 2004 My daughter has a 2004 saturn ion coupe. she is a new driver and has told me an several occasions that the hood on her vehicle keeps opening by
005065761 SATURN ION 2004 Saturn ion 2004. two major defects. i purchased the car new in october 2004. in october 2005, the transmission failed, and required complete
005065760 SATURN ION 2004 Saturn ion 2004. two major defects. i purchased the car new in october 2004. in october 2005, the transmission failed, and required complete
006057993 SATURN ION 2004 Starter failure saturn ion in cold weather. half hour to 45 minutes to crank - backfiring in a closed system with fuel injection occasionally, twice
006057799 SATURN ION 2004 No specific accident has occurred but numerous close calls have occurred as a result of what apparently is a design flaw. the driver-side outside
006055669 SATURN ION 2004 Since nov. 2,2005 my saturn ion of 20,000 mi. has been taken to the shop 5 times,towed twice. i've had the same problem of no acceleration or drop of
006055514 SATURN ION 2004 2004 SATURN ION NO CRANK AND NO START WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS COLD. LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB. LOTS OF IONS HAVE THIS ISSUE. *JB
004051823 SATURN ION 2004 Multiple episodes with this car of sudden acceleration especially when putting car into drive or reverse. roadside assistance has had to start car for
004051822 SATURN ION 2004 Multiple episodes with this car of sudden acceleration especially when putting car into drive or reverse. roadside assistance has had to start car for
004051821 SATURN ION 2004 Multiple episodes with this car of sudden acceleration especially when putting car into drive or reverse. roadside assistance has had to start car for
005051184 SATURN ION 2004 Consumer complaint concerning saturn ion aluminum wheels. consumer has replaced several wheels do to them bending. *ts ***no answer required*** the
005051183 SATURN ION 2004 Consumer complaint concerning saturn ion aluminum wheels. consumer has replaced several wheels do to them bending. *ts ***no answer required*** the
005051033 SATURN ION 2004 INSIDE OF RIM ON 2004 ION 3 BROKE OFF BREAKING SEAL TO TIRE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CAUSING A FLAT TIRE. RIM WAS CAST BY DESIGN. *JB
005050416 SATURN ION 2004 I had my 2004 ion 3 in to replace a tire on 11/19, then on 11/30 had tires rotated complained to dealer about a rattle. per dealer the heat shields
005050100 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion 2, car stalls and doors lock the persons in the vehicle. car has been in the shop 5 times for these 2 issues and has yet to be fixed,
005048669 SATURN ION 2004 2004 ion 3 quad purchased new in 2004 currently have 18k miles on it. so far we have had to replace front stabilizer bushing, heater blower motor and
004048286 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: the contact stated digital clock was losing one minute of time per month. he had to look at his wrist watch to keep accurate time. contacted
005043916 SATURN ION 2004 dt: the consumer received recall 04v547000 concerning the exterior lighting: turn signal. she had the recall repairs performed three separate
005043915 SATURN ION 2004 dt: the consumer received recall 04v547000 concerning the exterior lighting: turn signal. she had the recall repairs performed three separate
004042643 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: the turn signals worked intermittently. also, thee car would not start. the vehicle started after multiple attempts of turning the key in the
004042642 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: the turn signals worked intermittently. also, thee car would not start. the vehicle started after multiple attempts of turning the key in the
004042641 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: the turn signals worked intermittently. also, thee car would not start. the vehicle started after multiple attempts of turning the key in the
005041422 SATURN ION 2004 Dear nhtsa associate, i had a 100% parallel, full frontal impact, no angle, as my new car traveling 35 mph hit a large delivery van twice the weight
005040476 SATURN ION 2004 As i was going to start my 2004 saturn ion this morning, it would not turn over. the car would not start. i waited 15 minutes and tried again and it
005039140 SATURN ION 2004 Shifter knob in 04'saturn ion redline fell off the column while shifting 1-2. occurred in a parking lot, able to stop vehicle. all gears locked out
005039036 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: 2004 saturn ion. while driving on the freeway at approximately 60-65 mph the vehicle began to slow down to almost no power. the rpms went to
005038477 SATURN ION 2004 ACCIDENT AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH - AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NM
005037995 SATURN ION 2004 I first took my 2004 saturn 3 ion quad coupe to the dealer with a transmission problem. as i would accelerate the car would lose speed. i never knew
005037609 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion suddenly stalled while driving with my family. this happened on 8/5/05 and 8/20/05. everything died for no apparent reason, which made
005037339 SATURN ION 2004 While driving my 2004 saturn ion, it dies for no reason. there are no consistencies to the problem. it has happen approximately 25 times over the last
005036366 SATURN ION 2004 I have a 2004 saturn ion red line with a manual transmission (only transmission offered). i was shifting from first to second gear, in traffic, and
005036193 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion right blinker malfunctioned.*mr the consumer stated the right blinker and the exterior blinker do not function until seconds after
005035022 SATURN ION 2004 Cold car start - backed from garage, while idle seemed very high. drove one block and throttle seemed to stick. foot off gas, car still traveled at
005032601 SATURN ION 2004 3 vehicle accident. i collided with another vehicle and my air bags deployed. however, my driver's side air bag deployed incorrectly. rather then
005031420 SATURN ION 2004 While driving approximately 65-70 mph on an interstate, my vehicle just died - no warning. this was the second time it had happened. there is no
005029627 SATURN ION 2004 My car hesitates when shifting from first to second gear. once the clutch is out and you apply the throttle the car goes then looses power and then
005028988 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. the vehicle was involved in a front end collision on june 10 2005 the vehicle moved across the other side of
005028987 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. the vehicle was involved in a front end collision on june 10 2005 the vehicle moved across the other side of
005026153 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: consumer states that vehicle does not accelerate from a stopped position. at different times it could take approximately 10-15 seconds to go
004025040 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion experiencing problems with the signals and running lights.*mr the turn signals and running lights failed intermittently while driving
005024309 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: while driving down the road the vehicle dies. sometimes will push the accelerator and nothing happens. when first bought the vehicle did this,
005023631 SATURN ION 2004 2004 SATURN ION EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE EQUIPMENT.*MR *NM
004023314 SATURN ION 2004 Dt: car stalls without warning while driving and when turn the car off, it will not turn back on. dealer said they could not find the cause of the
005023306 SATURN ION 2004 dt: the contact states that while in reverse the brakes make a loud noise, the brakes are not functioning properly. while driving forward the
005023305 SATURN ION 2004 dt: the contact states that while in reverse the brakes make a loud noise, the brakes are not functioning properly. while driving forward the
005020487 SATURN ION 2004 During braking, when gears should be downshifting, my automatic saturn ion 3 rpms would seem to be racing upwards by several 1000's. i complained on
005020464 SATURN ION 2004 CAR WILL SUDDENLY STALL AND SHUT DOWN
005019655 SATURN ION 2004 Steering failure during static and very slow turning exercises. this is a consistent problem with the vehicle. we teach new drivers and re-train
005017641 SATURN ION 2004 The consumer experienced a problem with the rear driver side seat belt. while driving down the road the child in the rear left seat complained that
901017602 SATURN ION 2004 2004 saturn ion right front tire blew out resulting in the driver losing control of the vehicle.***no answer required***. *mr the right front strut
004017098 SATURN ION 2004 By 3500 miles (after 1500mi when we could have returned it), the front passenger turn signal burnt out. the car was also sputtering when we started
004017097 SATURN ION 2004 By 3500 miles (after 1500mi when we could have returned it), the front passenger turn signal burnt out. the car was also sputtering when we started
004017096 SATURN ION 2004 By 3500 miles (after 1500mi when we could have returned it), the front passenger turn signal burnt out. the car was also sputtering when we started
004017095 SATURN ION 2004 By 3500 miles (after 1500mi when we could have returned it), the front passenger turn signal burnt out. the car was also sputtering when we started
004015448 SATURN ION 2004 THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
005012721 SATURN ION 2004 'recall campaign' 2004 saturn ion daytime lamp/turn signal bulb replacement. *bf when the consumer went to pick up his vehicle he was told the
004012560 SATURN ION 2004 While releasing the accelerator pedal vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. driver applied the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate.
004012223 SATURN ION 2004 ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK, THE CAR CONTINUED SPEEDING, TRIED TO BRAKE BUT BRAKES WORN OUT, WAS INEFFECTICE, CRASHED 5 CARS BECAUSE THE CAR WONT STOP.*AK
004009711 SATURN ION 2004 I purchased my 2004 saturn ion in april, 2004. in june, 2004 my right turn signal stopped working, causing my running light on that side not to work
004009710 SATURN ION 2004 I purchased my 2004 saturn ion in april, 2004. in june, 2004 my right turn signal stopped working, causing my running light on that side not to work
004009709 SATURN ION 2004 I purchased my 2004 saturn ion in april, 2004. in june, 2004 my right turn signal stopped working, causing my running light on that side not to work
004009708 SATURN ION 2004 I purchased my 2004 saturn ion in april, 2004. in june, 2004 my right turn signal stopped working, causing my running light on that side not to work
005009156 SATURN ION 2004 The driver of the car in front of me stopped suddenly to avoid hitting the car in front of her, and i rear ended her. it was a minor accident - only
004005238 SATURN ION 2004 Transmission slips gears when driving down hill. consumer does not have to depress the accelerator or brake pedal. vehicle will just slow down to 10
005005045 SATURN ION 2004 WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK
005004664 SATURN ION 2004 Vehicle is experiencing problems with the brakes. while driving, the brakes would make a clicking noise and when applying the brake there was a
005003807 SATURN ION 2004 Friday there was a snowfall. saturday morning, i drove my car on the highway and encountered severe difficulty handling the steering of the car. as
004003598 SATURN ION 2004 3 days in a row 2004 saturn ion 2 won't start. after waiting 10 min i tried again and it started. this only happens when it is cold our temp.have been
004003597 SATURN ION 2004 3 days in a row 2004 saturn ion 2 won't start. after waiting 10 min i tried again and it started. this only happens when it is cold our temp.have been
004002096 SATURN ION 2004 I live in the pittsburgh area and have had my ion for almost a year and have never had a problem with. that is until this winter. 4 times i have came
004000978 SATURN ION 2004 I bought my 04 ion2 in january of last year. about one month after my purchase i noticed that my car would downshift while braking downhills, which
004315351 SATURN ION 2004 The consumer slid on a patch of ice while pulling into a parking space. this resulted in the driver side rear tire hitting the curb. upon impact the
004314748 SATURN ION 2004 This has happened twice. my parents bought a saturn ion 2, it is only about 6 months old. after driving the car to their location and turning it off
004313756 SATURN ION 2004 Engine shut off, causing the steering wheel to lock when vehicle traveled over road bumps. taken to dealer twice for testing, but the results showed
004311272 SATURN ION 2004 THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE HARD TO MANEUVER. THE BRAKES SHOOK ALONG WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. *NM
004310542 SATURN ION 2004 Vehicle vibrated/shook during braking. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who noticed rust on the left rotor, which was turned, and both rear brakes
004309934 SATURN ION 2004 Problems: a. air bags didn't deploy . b. driver's seat collapse and dent rear-ended while stopped at a railroad crossing. upon impact seat flew
004309933 SATURN ION 2004 Problems: a. air bags didn't deploy . b. driver's seat collapse and dent rear-ended while stopped at a railroad crossing. upon impact seat flew
004302358 SATURN ION 2004 While driving accelerator pedal, which was not bolted down, came off, causing the driver to lose shoe and it was wedged between the floorboard and
004301940 SATURN ION 2004 Received first saturn ion 04 and within one week of purchase car was displaying clear signs of either an electrical or computer problem. was replaced
004301939 SATURN ION 2004 Received first saturn ion 04 and within one week of purchase car was displaying clear signs of either an electrical or computer problem. was replaced
004301938 SATURN ION 2004 Received first saturn ion 04 and within one week of purchase car was displaying clear signs of either an electrical or computer problem. was replaced
004300664 SATURN ION 2004 Usually i charge my cell phone at home overnight. but on monday 9/20/04 i had forgotten to charge the phone and used the cell phone charger in my new
004300161 SATURN ION 2004 The vehicle made noise while driving between 28-32 mph. at all other speeds the vehicle is quiet. *nm the dealer told the consumer it was possibly
004299409 SATURN ION 2004 Vehicle was purchased brand new and had transmission replaced. there had been a leak in the transmission , and grinding sound when vehicle was cold .
004298640 SATURN ION 2004 Saturn ion 2004 i4, engine light came on, was looked at on 19th sept 2004 by dealership. on sep 20th i went to put gas in the car and i could not.
004297292 SATURN ION 2004 While driving motor failed. this made it hard for the consumer to steer the vehicle. dealership was aware of the problem, but did not resolve the
004294115 SATURN ION 2004 The air bag lights were on. dealer told consumer that he would have to wait until he is called. consumer stated that he is afraid to drive without
004293151 SATURN ION 2004 Picked up my brand new saturn ion-2 on 11 aug 04 at 6:30 p.m. from the saturn of fayetteville, nc dealership. rove the vehicle to take my daughter to

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