Air Bag Light On Problems of Saturn ION

Saturn ION owners have reported 19 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/01/2018

Airbag light comes on all the time when I'm driving, off then come back on, happens on streets and highways, just comes on and off all the time.

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2 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 02/06/2017

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The contact also stated that the temperature gauge did not move and that the air conditioner did not work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the temperature gauge failure was an electrical failure that needed to be remedied. The technician referred the contact to a dealer to diagnose the air bag failure. The failures were not remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

3 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 09/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the air bags light was constantly illuminated while the vehicle was being driving at various speeds. The vehicle was diagnosed that the passenger side air bags was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was mad aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. Ec.

4 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/24/2014

In 2012 my car key was stuck in the ignition. The next day after 450. 00+ the dealership replaced the ignition cylinder. A few months later both airbag lights came on & stayed on. The dealership told me since it was an issue with the airbag & safety there would not be a charge for the dianostic; when I arrived I was told that there would be a 75. 00 charge. I left the dearship without the testing. A couple of months later the oil was changed & I asked for a test to check the airbag light. When finished the tech said they were unable to determine the issue with the airbag & I would need to take it to another dealership. We are a one car household so I had to wait until being without a car would have minimal impact. When I heard about the recall I waited & had the dealership due a test in case it was something affected by the ignition cylinder. Last week I took it to the servicing dealership & asked they check the airbag light. Later I received a call advising the airbag sensor had shorted out & a new sensor would cost 900. 00+. I mentioned disabling the airbag & was told it is against federal law to do so. The service tech said in KS seat belts on cars purchased in KS are covered under warranty for 10 yrs & 3 yrs for airbags. I suggest that car CO. 's consider a lifetime or life of car ownership warranty for both seat belts & airbags. Few have close to 1k to spend on repairing/replacing an airbag sensor & it doesn't make sense to have a law stating the airbag can't be disabled but its okay to knowingly put a car on the streets with a non/potential non-working airbag. The seatbelts & airbags work in tandam to protect shouldn't their warranties also be together? having seatbelts & airbags covered for the life of the car will show the public in light of recent recalls car companies will do what is needed to show consumers their & their passengers safety are a priority.

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5 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/17/2014

Tl * the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

6 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/15/2014

Received recall notice about 3 years ago regarding fuel tank. However, it specified certain states of origin. I disregarded notice since I was not residing in one of those states. My car periodically smells of gas, my check engine light and low performance light goes on/off and my mechanic suggested recall. My suspension issues have required replacement of bearing and sway bar on more than one occasion. My passenger airbag light stays on all the time and dings as a reminder every time I start my vehicle.

7 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/12/2014

In March 2014 we noticed the air bag light was staying on and the cruise control and horn had stopped working, I assume the air bag would not have worked. After checking online I found out that this is a common problem with Saturn Ions and the sir coil needed replacing. On 4/10/2014 we took the vehicle in to have the sir coil replaced, we picked it up on 4/11/2014. On 4/12/2014 less than half a mile from our house the power steering went out. We brought the car back home and parked it until we could take it back to the dealership who replaced the sir coil. On 4/15/2014 while driving the car to the dealership the power steering went out 3 times, the first time we were pulling out into traffic on a busy road and almost caused an accident when it went out in mid turn. The dealership says that the work they did replacing the sir coil would not have caused the power steering problem that it now has.

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8 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/03/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while traveling at various low speeds, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle engine and resumed normally. The failure recurred intermittently. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system); however , the part needed to perform the repair was currently unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

9 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 08/07/2013

My airbag light has stayed on. My ignition key fails to come out. I have to stall car out every time I park. And unplug steering column from battery.

10 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/10/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated there were several attempts before the key would release from the ignition. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated continuously. The malfunction occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system). The remedy failed to correct the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Js.

11 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/05/2013

My daughter had just gotten off the freeway, she called me hysterical. She couldn't steer the car. Someone helped her push it to the side. I called aaa to have the car towed and was told what happened was ver rare and dangerous. My maintenace personel who has worked for BMW for 17 years says he's only seen this once in his life. A couple of days later I had my car towed to fh dailey in san leandro, and the total cost was $965. 00 a few days later my air bag light came on and my horn wouldn't blow nor would my cruise control work. Again I had to have the car towed I wasn't going to take the chance and drive it with the airbag light on. The cost for that repair was $172. 57 I was told that it was going to be $240 but it was actually lower. I've googled this problem and there are a lot of complaints regarding this matter it should have been a re-call. I am asking for a full refund.

12 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 02/17/2013

I was recently in an accident and now a little while later my airbag light is coming. I want to know why after so many complaints about this same issue nothing has been done about it. Obviously something is wrong with the airbags. . .

13 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/12/2012

While I driving my 2006 Saturn Ion the passenger air bag light is on. I think my 2006 Saturn Ion the warranty was expired. For safety driving on the freeway I need help for fix the air bags. Thank you;.

14 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/09/2011

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated 2 years ago, the ignition completely froze and the vehicle had to be towed to a local garage. The consumer believed the ignition problem he experienced was related to the current recall. Also, the air bag light illuminated and the moonroof wouldn't close.

15 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 09/23/2011

While driving my 2006 Saturn Ion indicator chimed and pwr str light displayed. I lost steering control and almost wrecked. I pulled off the road killed the car upon restarting engine everything was fine. Five minutes into my trip problem happened again. Also, sometimes when I drive the car the passenger airbag is on at other times it turns off on it own. Both are these are very dangerous especially for me being a single mother.

16 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/01/2009

Beginning in 2009 through today 4/10/2014 my daughter's Saturn Ion has had ignition problems and intermittent air bag light problems. All of the problems noted in the recall from gm apply to her car. She has contact gm via email throughout 2010 including customer service, a mr. Henderson and a mr. Reuss. We have copies of these emails. No one would help her even though she mentioned that she feared for her life. These incidents were life threatening. She has been to 2 gm dealerships over the years to get these items fixed and received no help from the dealership either. They said they can't find a problem. She needs help from someone and I hope that is you. Thank you. Respectfully,.

17 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 06/27/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that she could not manually turn off the vehicle because the ignition module locked on its own. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the ignition cylinder was corroded and needed to be replaced at the cost of $400. She is in the process of having the cylinder repaired. In addition, the passenger air bag warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument control panel, which meant that the air bag was inoperative. The dealer replaced the air bag sensors at the cost of $800. The manufacturer stated that they would partially reimburse her in the amount of $398. 80. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 67,000.

18 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/05/2008

My husband and I crashed frontend first into a tree at approximately 60mph. The passenger airbag light indicated the airbag was on. Neither airbag deployed. The motor of the car is partially in the floorboard of the car. I sustained life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized for almost 5 weeks. I had to endure 8 weeks of out-patient physical therapy and still have followup visits with several doctors including neuropsychology, plastic surgeon and ent / head and neck surgery.

19 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 08/06/2004

The air bag lights were on. Dealer told consumer that he would have to wait until he is called. Consumer stated that he is afraid to drive without air bags.

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