One problem related to power steering fluid has been reported for the 2004 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
�VIN: 1g8al54f44z138868 , salesperson: 5860879� date of purchase: March 27, 2017 , dealers number: 47243. . . $2000 in repairs paid in cash. Purchase vehicle in cash for $3000. False advertisement that the vehicle was in good condition@time of purchase&several defective& malfunctioning parts&I was sold a lemon car that has been recalled several times. Seat belts don't work. Wind shield wipers were broke@ time of purchase. Muffler problems, rattles too. . Emergency brake was no good&fixed. Brake faulty,I purchased new brake pads. Transmission is faulty. Car continously shakes. It's been in and out of shop since I purchased it. Transmission acceleration&gear shift does not work properly or shift in time. Window is off the trap&will brake if I put it all the way down. . Gas leak. Gas leak=$30 a day since purchase. Ignition locks the steering wheel&won't turn while driving. Key will not turn. Car will not start&needs a new ignition. The power steering went out with/in 2weeks of buying it. I was on the road&the wheel locked. I was barely able to turn it with all my strength. I had to replace it& it's an electric power steering wheel. Brake fluid was sold dirty. Overheating constantly. Fan over running. Timing belt needs checked. Brakes are squeaking& squealing&when pumped shoot air, brake pads were changed& break fluid was changed& is clear instead of black. All these problems existed@time of purchase. It was sold as is. I've lost time from work. I did not know it's been recalled several times. Gm &dealer is@fault. It is a lemon. Puts my families life in danger, especially when the wheel locks up on the road. Dealer gave me a dummy key. That's another problem. I have rights under the song-beverly warranty rights.