general problems of the 2004 Saturn ION

Two problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2004 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. On April 14, 2009, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning and the door lock system failed. The vehicle previously experienced electrical failures and trunk failure. The dealer replaced the trunk stopper. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for a diagnosis. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2008

Failure of a wiring harness in a front door that controls windows, mirrors and door lock. A 2004 Saturn Ion with 25, 106 miles had 5 broken wires in the drivers door. The left rear door has no power at the window switch. This failure is due to an inherent design flaw that forces tiny wires to bend 2 times at 90 degrees and be slammed by a door!! think of the safety of unlocking a door in a panic situation or driving with a window down in rain, sleet, cold, etc. , and a fuse is not the problem.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2004 Saturn ION

Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Hood Latch problems
1
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1
Door Latch problems
1


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