Starter problems of the 2006 Saturn ION

When you turn the ignition key to the off position sometimes you can not remove the key and when you can not remove the key you can not open the doors because it has automatic door locks when you put the car in gear to move. When this happens you must restart the car until the ignition releases the key, which puts undo wear and tear on the starter and system. I have taken it to a shop three times to have it repaired but they say they can not find any problem. So they kept the car a week to try to find the problem. I just learned that the shop I am taking it to has all the appearance of a dealership but they are not a dealership.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch. Once the ignition was turned on, the vehicle attempted to restart independently. The check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The dealer stated that the key and the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Ignition would not shut off would not release to turn off I see there is other veh. Having same issues we need this fixed so we don't run into more problems that could go wrong (like new motors) can't shut off motors and then starters get worn quickly just a thought.

My car won't start due to ignition switch malfunction. I've replaced ignition switch as suggested by owner's manual to no avail, problem persists. I've also taken the car for service to a certified gm/Saturn service center (dealer service). The car battery and starter motor are in good condition. Only after many, many, attempts to start the car it'll eventually turn on. Once car is turn off, for example stopping at gas station for gas, problem manifests itself again, car won't start. There are numerous accounts of this problem (2006 Saturn Ion ignition switch malfunction) found by doing an online (internet) search. Please help!.

I currently own a 2006 Saturn Ion, which I bought brand new in 2005 and has 52000 miles on it. All winter long, during days with temperatures below 40 degrees, my vehicle would not start. Upon placing the key into the ignition and turning, the "passlock" theft deterrent system is activated and locks my car's starter from firing for 10 minutes. The rest of the electrical devices in my car work, but the starter becomes locked out for 10 minutes before I can try again. I have read online that this is a common problem with Saturn Ions. Apparently the grease which is located within the ignition system freezes at colder temperatures and thus the ignition switch does not recognize my key. Since it does not recognize my key, the anti-theft system locks my car out for the 10 minute lock out period. Sometimes I can try 6 times over the course of 1 hour and the car still will not start. This is a dangerous situation on very cold days. I live in the northeast and this past winter we had record snowfall with many days dipping into the 0's, 10's, 20's and 30's. It would be very unfortunate if someone were to die of exposure to the elements since a car has no heat without the engine running. Someone could die from being stranded in the cold due to an ignition switch which gm/ Saturn could replace for $50. I know I spent many cold days (~5-6 per week) sitting in my freezing cold car for sometimes over an hour just praying that my car would start so I could get some heat. Please make gm/ Saturn fix this problem so we are no longer left out in the cold!!!!.

2006 Saturn Ion does not start although all lights come up on dashboard. Battery is fine(had it checked) but the starter does not roll over. After 45 minutes (and battery reattached) car started. This occurred twice, once on April 1st 2009 and again Nov 21st 2009. Probably weather related as both days were fairly cool and preceded by rain.

2006 Saturn Ion went to work car would not turn off ,key stuck in ignition unable to remove. Had to drive 35 miles home have someone get the car take to mechanic to disable as safety turnoff did not resolve issue actually got shocked trying it,took to Saturn dealer in daytona bch,FL where car was purchased new was told ignition needed to be replaced as it was normal wear and tear then was informed they could not remove key so they had to break housing unit 500 + dollars later. Filed complaint after several calls and being brushed of offered me a limited warranty oil changes,tires rotated,rental car if same problem occurs again that was less then 6 months ago,now car will not start ignition sticks with key in off position starter engages,nightmare.

Three times when the temperature has been below 30f I have not been able to start my Saturn Ion. Each time I have had to call on star to get a jump start. All three times the jump start has gotten my card running. I have taken the car to have the battery and starter checked both checked out fine. I see there is a gm service bulletin number : 040845005 and a NHTSA item number : 10007431 established for this complaint. I feel as though gm should recall these vehicles and be responsible for the repairs.

Purchased vehicle new as a demo, told there was 'minor panel damage but fixed like new" found out car was in chain reaction crash both front and rear. Body and frame still not fixed, keeps cracking windshields now ignition system has failed. Read many other problems with same issue from year 2000 and up on the car. Needs to be a recall or someone needs to pay for this junk car besides me. Starter would stick in after starting car, took it to the dealership 3 times but they could not "reproduce" the situation, therefore would not repair. Now look where I'm at.

Vehicle intermittently fails to start. Passlock anti-theft system prevents starter from cranking. This is a known problem with Saturns, yet they refuse to remedy the defect without charging for parts and labor.

I have a 2006 Saturn Ion that I purchased in April of 2008. I had trouble from the first day I purchased it. The Ion randomly does not start. I've had a mechanic test the battery and said it tested out fine. I had one mechanic tell me it was the starter which would be over $400, another tell me it was the ignition, and another tell me that on only mechanics that had the parts were the dealerships. My car has not started every single day for the last three weeks and randomly since last April. I've missed work due to this issue. The frustrating thing is that my other vehicle that's over 9 years old is more reliable than this Saturn. Looking online, I've realized how many others are having the same problem. It needs to be recalled!!!!.