Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Saturn ION

Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 2005 Saturn ION. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission slip out of gear (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Saturn ION

The Power Train problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the gear shift failed to switch into the reverse position without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle would begin to abnormally jerk and would independently slip out of gear. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Vehicle: 2005 Saturn Ion red line I was driving in columbus, OH area to meet some friends and I had stopped at a red light. When I left the red light I went through the gears to get up to speed and as I came to 4th gear the shifter would not go in. So I let out the clutch and tried to go back in.   Read details...


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