Wheel Related Problems of the 2004 Saturn ION

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 2004 Saturn ION. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel rim (two problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Saturn ION

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
8
Wheel Rim problems
2
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2004 Saturn ION

The Wheel problem

We have been having trouble removing the key from the ignition the past few days. As I was making a left turn the steering wheel locked then made a loud popping sound. Now the steering wheel just spins in a complete circle and does not turn the wheels. I was in motion in a parking lot.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

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.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

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 were cracked and the parts had to be ordered. When I left the dealer on that day the rattle in the front sounded worse, but I was told heat shields   Read details...


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