Ignition Switch problems of the 2003 Saturn ION - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving at low speeds and parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the key would not eject out of the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall and the recalled part would not be repaired again. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Takata recall, my 2003 Saturn Ion has recalls on the ignition switch and cylinder which is causing my car to be impossible to drive. This recall is causing the system to have a short with all my electrical. For example, windows don't roll down/up, wipers don't work, heater doesn't work, blinkers don't work, dash lights stay on causing battery to constantly be dead. All because there are recalls that need to be fixed.

Car just recently popped up power steering only happens when its sits over night and when I start it up in the morning it's very stiff to turn but if I drive it like that for a little and shit the car off the steering is fine. The dash lights flicker off and on and when doing so causes heat or a/c to cut out after driving it for alittle bit. The key locks in the ignition switch when I go to shut off the car and I have to press the plunger for it to release. Keeps saying coolant when going down the road even though the coolant is where it needs to be.

Several times when I have gone to turn off my car the ignition switch will not release the key. When this happens I have to place my foot back on the brake and run through the gears with my gear stick. The ignition switch that is currently in my car is one that was used to replace the factory one when the ignition switch recall was issued. Also, recently my car has been showing problems with the power steering. It has gone out multiple times on my son while he was driving resulting in him having to fight the car to get it to turn. I have never had a problem before and I hear that there are recalls for both. These problems have happened multiple times and I do not have exact dates.

My ignition switch wouldnt turn once the key was in so I opened it up took a look and put it back in. Now it turns but it turns on and back off before after jiggling the key a little it would turn on. Now it doesnt just starts and turns off.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was parked, the key failed to remove from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switched needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures explained in NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the key was still getting lodged inside the ignition switch. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 214,000.

The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall (ignition switch). After recall replacement, when parking and turning the vehicle off, the key would not release from the ignition. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Dealer said it has nothing to do with recall repair, to fix about $500. 00.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. When the contact removed the key from the ignition, the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact also noticed smoke in the cabin of the vehicle from the steering column and underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the ignition switch, fuse box, and wiring harness were replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

I don't feel safe in this vehicle, I have experience how dangerous it could be if the ignition switch does malfunction. I fear for my safety and my families safety the air bags does not work and there is electrical issues with the windows. I don't know why geico insurance didn't find this car not to be an safety issue?.

2003 Saturn Ion safety recall for the ignition switch may move out of the "run" position, resulting in a partial loss of electrical power and turning off the engine. The ignition switch was replaced, as directed by recall.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer requests reimbursement for ignition switch repairs.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition lock cylinder and ignition switch recall and requests reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder and ignition was replaced on June 3, 2014 in accordance with the safety recall. However, the first ignition switch was replacement on 3/17. 05, was at no cost, as the vehicle was still under warranty. However, on 2/17/09 the ignition lock cylinder housing was replaced at a cost of $323. 22 and on 6/11/12, the ignition and start switch were deemed faulty and replaced at a cost of $ 250. 50.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that when attempting to remove the key from the ignition switch, the key would remain stuck intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the failures persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that after the ignition switch was replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the key continued to become stuck in the newer ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was caused by faulty wiring that was connected from the ignition switch to the shifter. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 167,000.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle not starting intermittently and ignition switch recall notice repairs. The consumer received a recall notice, in the mail. However, when she called the dealer to inquire about an appointment, she was informed, the parts were not available. The consumer went to her local mechanic and had the ignition switch replaced. She is now seeking reimbursement. The consumer was informed, she the replacement, was not performed by a gm dealer, she would not be entitled to reimbursement.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. The consumer found it unacceptable that gm allowed the cover-up for so many years.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems. The consumer began having problems with the ignition from the time, the vehicle was purchased. She took the vehicle to several dealers, but no was able to find a problem. Since, the recall was issued, the consumer is seeking reimbursement for the diagnostic fees.

In early January my mother was involved in a serious car accident while driving a 2003 Saturn iron. "I had no control over the car and it all happened so fast" my mother said. She hit a telephone pool then proceeded to roll down over a small hill and flipped, coming to a rest on a concrete divider. When responders arrived her ignition was off and the air bags did not deploy. She was hanging upside down for almost an hour until they were able to cut her out of the car. I have contacted gm and they confirmed that her car is part of the recent ignition switch recall. Please take the recall serious, it could save your l life, and others!.

I have been struggling for years with my car not wanting to start. I had this to many garages and even the Saturn dealer and no one could find a problem. Finally the car just stopped starting, and then I replaced the ignition switch. This seemed to work for 2 days and then my car just died electrically on February 21st and on the 26th the garage repaired this which cost me $309. 00. The very next day the recall for this problem was announced. Will you reimburse me for the cost of the repair? this seems appropriate since this was ultimately the fault of the faulty ignition switch and I am just fortunate that an accident was not involved since I have had this vehicle since 2005.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch repairs. The consumer stated the ignition is still not working properly, even though her daughter had it fixed in December 2013.

The contact owns 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled as the key was slightly touched by the contact. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the contact later discovered that the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the ignition switch and lock cylinder was replaced under the recall however, the failure was recurring even after the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Ignition switch replaced on 7/17/14. On 8/30/14 key would not turn ignition to shut car off. Put in reverse then drive then park and key then turned to shut engine. This happened again on 9/18/14 & 10/20/14. Used spare key on 10/21/14, and now on 11/03/14 above happened again. Informed gm of these events, today 11/3/14, they are looking into it, and will have atlantic chevy in bay shore contact me within 24 hrs. To discuss solution.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for previous repairs.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion ii. The contact stated that the key would become stuck in the ignition switch. The contact had to call a locksmith to remove the key from the ignition. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer to have the ignition switch replaced. The failure mileage was 83,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while parked, the ignition key was removed however, the engine continued to operate. In addition, the ignition switch turned into the off position when the key was jarred. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (electrical system) and the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,101.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While parked, the contact turned the key in the ignition to shut the engine off but the key could not be turned pass the accessory mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the ignition switch would have to be repaired. The contact stated that the ignition was previously replaced for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to steering column and ignition switch issues. The consumer stated in the fall of 2011, she experienced a clicking sound in steering column. The consumer stated she would have to wait a few minutes, before she was able to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where replaced the shift control assembly. The consumer continued to experience problems, so the vehicle was returned to the dealer. They determined the ignition switch was faulty and replaced it, the consumer received a recall notice in March 2014. The consumer only received reimbursement for the ignition switch and not the shift control assembly. On July 23, 2015, the clicking noise started again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. It was determined, the ignition switch needed to be replaced again. The dealer stated they were not going to replace the ignition again, but were willing to replaced the shifter interlock, instead.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the ignition key became stuck in the ignition switch. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who replaced the ignition switch. A week after the vehicle was repaired the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact called the manufacturer who stated due to the vehicle not being covered by a warranty there was nothing they could do. The contact noticed numerous complaints regarding the faulty ignition switch on various models associated with the same manufacturer. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Randomly, my 2003 Saturn Ion-3 refuses to start due to the widely known yet unresolved ignition switch passlock problem. The occurrences have steadily increased in frequency over the last couple of years. The potential safety consequences of this prevalent issue are being overlooked, and it should be formally investigated. Additionally, it raises concerns about faultiness in other critical components. The repair costs are unfair to us consumers for this admittedly faulty part; it should be handled by recall.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion ii. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled and the passlock warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The engine restarted after waiting twenty minutes. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they detected that the fuse box was loose. The technician tightened the bolts that secured the fuse box. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer four times for the similar failure. The dealer recommended that the ignition switch be replaced to resolve the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2003 Saturn Ion ignition switch broke; became inoperative & cost $600. 00 to repair & could have been accident causal.

2003 Saturn Ion tends to not want to start every winter! it has to do with the ignition switch freezing up. It will happen randomly in the winter 2-3 times a week. It is pretty bad when your car lets you sitting for 22 min. With a baby when its 22 degrees outside!!!.