29 problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 2004 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My car started getting a strong odor of gas. A fuel pipe leak is causing the odor.
Fuel leak on rear driver side when the engine is running while car is stationary. It may have happened before the date and mileage stated below but that's when I first noticed the fuel leak.
Hi I am a kind of new owner of an 04 Saturn Ion, this is actually the second complaint I've filled out. Last July I had a mechanic friend look at my fuel filter and he had said the fuel line needed to be cut off becuase of how rusted on to the original fuel filter I'd got it with was and I didn't believe him so I replace it myself and when I got it off I had cleaned up the metal fuel line the best I could and put a new filter on. Well now it leaks gas right where the hook up is and very strong fuel smells come from there too, I've gotten numerous comments about how un safe that is to be driving it but I need to have a way to work and then someone had mentioned to check for recalls and I seen on there that this car did have a recall for faulty fuel filter gas lines. If you could get back to me as soon as possible about an inspection if needed or whatever else you'd need on my behalf. Please and thank you for your time.
Tried taking fuel filter off last July took a whole weekend of using penatrating oil and freeze off then I finally got the tabs to come loose, I thought maybe I messed up the new filter or didnt get enough rust off the fuel line and that's what was causing the strong smell of gas nd poor performance but changed it again and still that same problem but now theres a leak. The car was on back tire ramps the girl fuel filter change then the 2nd one was done with a hoist and currently this car is the only thing I can count on to make it to work, thank you for your time and consideration.
2004 Saturn Ion 2. 2/4 engine started smelling gas fuel line issues found . . . Others having same issue there are recalls but only on certain VIN #s 107,000 miles how many cars before nation wide recall ??!!.
I bought a 2004 Saturn Ion 2. 2l l4 (VIN: 1g8aj52f74z205097) for my son 4 months ago. It is now leaking a puddle gasoline after being shut down. I looked on line and there dozens of others with this problem (please see attached) yet my VIN is not on a recall list. Called Saturn 800. 972. 8876, they said it wasn't on a recall list also. Dealer wants $600+ for repairs. Any suggestions? thanks.
The car is under 80,000 miles and has a leaking fuel line.
Strong gas smell & started noticing poor gas mileage and it got worse. Then notice it is leaking gas by the rear driver side tire. Also the running lights automatically come on during the day but not at night.
I have had 3 mechanics look at my 2004 Saturn Ion. I have been advised that my fuel lines need replaced due to leaking. However, my vehicle's VIN number is not associated with the recall on this product and it should be.
After the car was looked at by a chevy dealer to have recalls preformed and the fuel leak looked at, they said, on paper, "c/s fuel leaking under vehicle. " "fuel feed line leaking fuel,active leak,do not recommend to drive. Replace for $689. 99 plus tax customer declined. " I declined because that's a lot of money, which I will take their caution and not drive the vehicle till it can fixed. I am bringing the car to another mechanic to have their claims verified by a none gm company. I live in NY, they used to use salts on the road which may have attributed to the issue, the car is 12 years old at only 62k miles. Disappointing. Car was bought used. 1 month ago at 61k miles privately, I assume the seller sold the car due to the gas leak and didn't inform me.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. In addition, fuel leaked from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v003000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the technician stated that there was a leak in the fuel line. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v281000 (fuel system, other). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Fuel leak. Changing fuel line and hopefully that fix works. Same thing currently happening on our 2006 Saturn VIN 1g8aj55f66z175041. Frustrating reading all the years of complaints with limited recalls. Dangerous problem.
Was driving when I noticed a gas smell really strong it got worse when then I noticed that I was going threw gas like crazy and didn't know why . One day the smell was so strong when I got out the car I looked under that car and saw that one of lines was leaking gas I am worried because I do have kids in my car and that its a bad danger chance of fires to start.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that when the ignition is turned to the on position, the vehicle has a fuel odor. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. Jw.
Tl-the contact own a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that strong fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Pm.
Fuel line rusted out near fuel filter and directly above exhaust pipe. Large puddle of fuel on ground after car was shut off. When restarted, fuel continued to flow out of rusted fuel line and onto the exhaust pipe.
On the 20th of July I noticed a very strong smell of gasoline in my garage. I checked the gas can for my lawn equipment and it was not the source on the odor. I backed out of the garage and noticed a somewhat substantial puddle of gas right in front of where my rear tire was. As the car was still running I looked under the car at the suspect location and noticed steady drips coming from under a plastic clip which held the fuel lines. Further investigation showed that the fuel lines had rusted through right at that clip. After reading up on this problem it seems that this is a extremely common problem which affects both Ion and cobalt vehicles since I believe they are "delta" bodies. Due to the nature and the amount of occurrences this problem should be addressed by gm. It is my only vehicle and I do not have the 400-500 dollars to repair this. A recall should be issued since the leak is scant inches from the exhaust pipe and therefore is a safety issue and a severe fire hazard. Gm should cover the cost of the repair. I am the original owner of the car.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. After the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the fuel filter and fuel lines prematurely rusted without warning. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer who diagnosed that the two fuel lines needed to be replaced as well as the fuel filter. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v003000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Gas leaking near the door behind the driver. Strong smell of inside car as well still waiting to hear from dealer. This model may not be part of the recall from gm it does seen to be a common issue this is a real fire danger. .
Gas started to pour out of my car creating a hazard. Took it to auto-lab and was told there was a rusted fuel line which is common with Saturn Ion.
While under the rear of the car to fix the exhaust system, it became apparent that the fuel lines in the location under the trunk and behind a flexible shield are extremely and severely rusted and corroded. They are corroded to the point where they could potentially leak at any moment. The fuel lines are pressurized during and after operation of the vehicle and also run very close to a hot exhaust pipe. Not only is this a reliability issue, but more so, it is an incredible safety hazard and needs to be addressed. After doing some internet searching I found numerous complaints of other Ion owners with the exact same condition - many who have had leaks and either required towing, or experienced a fuel spill. Dealer wants $800 to fix. This is not a normal wear item.
I had just filled my take and drove about 25 miles when I keep smelling gas. When I pulled over I say that my gas line was leaking.
The contact owns a 2004 Ion Saturn. The contact stated that she noticed gasoline fuel had spilled on the ground while the vehicle was parked. The contact's personal mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that one of the fuel lines was corroded and leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 172,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed that the fuel filter was corroded causing the leak. As a result, the fuel filter and fuel lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had already been repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 04v281000 (fuel system, other). The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Started leaking gas from fuel filter and I checked on line for recalls and was one for that vehicle I called Saturn they said there wasn't.
Our car, 2004, Saturn Ion3, caught on fire in the driveway on it's own about 2 hours after it was driven home on 4 Nov 2011. No driver - no key in the vehicle when it caught fire. I submitted an initial request for review to gm claims along with all documentation that we had via emails and our claim was denied.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that there was also a smell of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering shaft and fuel lines failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.