Structure Related Problems of the 2003 Saturn ION

Table 1 shows eight common structure related problems of the 2003 Saturn ION. The number one most common problem is related to the body (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (five problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Saturn ION

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Body problems	6
Structure problems	5
Door problems	2
Underbody Shield problems	1
Hood Hinge problems	1
Hood problems	1
Trunk Lid problems	1
Roof And Pillar problems	1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2003 Saturn ION

The Body problem

While driving on an interstate at 65 mph the hood's latch arm broke off causing the hood to fly open and strike the windshield. The metal around the arm appears to have rusted enough to cause the failure. Read details...

The Structure problem

Hood latch broken, ignition switch sparks and the car doesn't start, loud clanking noise in front end, transmission is quirky while shifting(automatic) do not have any of the parts. Read details...

The Door problem

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 window/locks switches, which could cause corrosion or a short in the electrical system. Read details...

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