Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Saturn ION - part 2

Saturn ION owners have reported 75 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/14/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle wouldn't stop when the brakes were applied and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 5/20/cn.

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37 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/05/2012

I was in the center lane of I-5 northbound, in portland, oregon. The car in front of me stopped suddenly. I was in a long line of traffic. When I hit my brakes, my car jerked to the right. While trying to correct, I hit the wheels of a semi on my right. I bounced off, the car spun 90 degrees to the left, crossed the inside lane (fortunately I didn't get hit broadside), & went straight into the concrete freeway divider. The airbags did not deploy. I went to the hospital by ambulance, & have had neck & shoulder pain ever since. My car was totaled.

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38 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/06/2011

I was driving my car and a deer ran out in front of me, I was able to miss that one but another one came out and I hit it. It hit so hard and my steering was hard like a car without power steering and the brakes were like that too. The airbags did not deploy nor did the safety belts catch me and my granddaughter. It did $3500. 00 worth of damage to my car and my head slammed up against the driver window, my granddaughter was in her carseat but I had it in the front seat so it released the carseat. She had bruises and a black eye, and now 3 years later, that same eye is causing her problems seeing. Everyday I feel so bad because she was in my Saturn that night. People asked me over and over what about your airbags, etc. I never knew what to say until I started getting the recalls and realized what gm had known all along about my ignition. This year my car got stuck in the run position and I called the dealership and was told they were gone for the day. I unhooked the battery cables and the car still would not turn off. Finally after total disgust, all of a sudden the antifreeze overflow tank lid popped off and shot antifreeze everywhere, it just barely missed my granddaughter and myself. The dealership coyle Chevrolet of clarskville in came and picked up the car, and in the process ripped the wind shield for the sunroof off, and called me to tell me my car now had a noise in the lower end of the engine and it would be $600. 00 and up. They test drove it, and told me there was no antifreeze in it. I had already told them what happened. Gm and coyle both say sorry the ignition is the original reason for the engine that is now locked up after I was told I had to come get it or I would be charged a storage fee locked up on me on the expressway home. That was in September and I still have nothing and they won't help.

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39 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 08/27/2011

2004 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. Consumer states that they were never notified of recall and during an auto accident airbags did not deploy.

40 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/02/2011

My air bag light dings and stays lite regularly when driving. I had an accident several years ago and air bags did not deploy.

41 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/06/2011

Almost a year ago I started having problems with my airbag light coming on. This light is telling me that the driver side airbag will not deploy if I were in a accident. This light comes on periodically, most of the time it comes on when it is hot outside. Prior to this light coming on I had problems with my power steering locking on me while I was driving. The power steering was a recall. I am not sure if these two events have anything to due with one another but this car is very unsafe if the airbags do not deploy if a accident and the power steering locks up on you while you are driving on the freeway.

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42 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/01/2011

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion level 2. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when she crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. Approximately two weeks later, the air bag warning light was illuminated and she contacted the on star service center where she was advised that there was a defect within the air bag system and if involved in a crash, the air bags would not deploy. Both the dealer and manufacturer were contacted and advised the contact to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 86,000 and the failure mileage was 84,000.

43 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/21/2010

My girlfriend and I were in an automile accident by hitting a deer head on then losing control of the vehicle and hitting and embankment head on. We hit the embankment so hard that the 2005 Saturn Ion bounced back off and ended up in the middle of the road. The airbags never deployed and the seat belt never caught resulting my girlfriend to be injured by the steering wheel with lacerations to her chin and her teeth went through the back of her lip and also neck and back injuries from the hard impact. The insurance company totaled the car because of the front frame and underneath damage it cause. She hit so hard that the whole front end was pushed into the motor and the motor was pushed back into the firewall.

44 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 08/11/2010

Auto accident on 8/11/10 . Accident totaled front end of car. Air bags did not deploy, on star did not work could not call for help, electric system failed and could not open doors, windows. Emt had to break rear window glass to get to me to help. Seat belt had made severe pain in chest. Was taken to hospital for help with the pain. Am still suffering severe pain. Auto is a 2006 Saturn Ion. Insurance CO is evaluating the damage to auto. As a senior elderly woman and cannot depend on auto to get help when needed, that is very scary. That is what I pay monthly fees to on star for. I want to feel safe in my auto.

45 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/22/2010

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that he was involved in a crash where a vehicle cut in front of the contact¿s vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and a passenger sustained shoulder and chest injuries. A police report was filed and the police officer stated that the impact should have warranted air bag deployment. Prior to the crash, the air bag warning light was illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was not inspected fo the cause of the air bag deployment failure. The failure mileage was 28,786 and the current mileage was 46,000.

46 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/05/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving an unknown speed, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The crash was so severe that the entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact was also involved in a second crash in which the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 132,000.

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47 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/07/2009

1) my son drove our 2004 Saturn Ion3 off the road wherein the front of the car hit a tree at approximately 45 mph (according to the diagnostics from the on board computer). 2) the airbags failed to deploy. 3) gm was queried as to why they did not deploy. Gm provided the computer diagnostics of the incident but did not provide an answer/explanation despite multiple attempts.

48 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/03/2009

Saturn Ion airbags did not deploy during accident.

49 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/23/2009

I was rear ended and shoved into a pickup on 03/23/09 in my 2005 Saturn Ion and air bag did not deploy, seat broke and went all the way back.

50 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 11/14/2008

The contact owns a 2009 (na) Saturn Ion 3. While attempting to make a left turn at a stop light, another vehicle struck the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The motor and radiator were pushed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy, but the contact was uninjured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The speed of the other vehicle was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 5,000.

51 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/18/2008

2006 Saturn Ion air bags did not deploy in an accident. The consumer stated her son was driving the vehicle, when he came upon a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the road. The consumers son was run off the road and the vehicle rolled over several times.

52 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/16/2008

I was in a head-on collision in my 2003 Saturn Ion and the air bags did not deploy. The front of my car is crunched in and I have pictures of the accident. Luckily, I was able to walk away from the accident unharmed, but if I hit the other car any harder I would have been seriously hurt! I called the Saturn dealers here in syracuse and they did not seem very concerned at all with the idea of checking the safety devise that controls the air bags! what can be done?.

53 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 08/05/2008

Involved in a rear-end collision, I was the one that got hit at a red stop light the car that hit me totaled his car and I ended up hitting the car in front of me while we were both waiting for the light to turn green my front end of the vehicle has extensive damage and my airbags did not deploy upon impact. I called and spoke with Saturn and they gave me 3 different reasons why the airbags did not deploy which I'm not buying. . . I did hire an attorney for the accident and considering getting Saturn involved with this lawsuit. .

54 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 06/11/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. While driving in the rain at approximately 50 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median. The vehicle rolled over three times. The driver's frontal air bag failed to deploy. The contact received injuries to her leg and neck. The manufacturer took a report. They offered medical assistance, but would not investigate the air bag failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. Minnesota state police filed report number e08405161. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

55 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/28/2008

I was involved in a frontal car accident at about 40-45 mph and my airbags did not deploy, injury could have been avoided had the airbag deployed. My censor for my passenger was on, but the airbags did not deploy.

56 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/03/2007

On 12/03/2007 at 8:41 am I was involved in an automobile accident on I-240 east in memphis TN. I was trailing traffic in the passing lane, when traffic came to a complete stop. I didnt react in time and suffered a frontal collision to a 2004 Saturn Ion that I own. I was travelling approx 30-35 mph when I struck the back of the vehicle. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt tensioner failed resulted in my going headfirst into the steering wheel. I have since had to have tests at the doctor for migraines and still experience the aftereffects of this accident.

57 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/03/2007

On 12/03/2007 at 8:41 am I was involved in an automobile accident on I-240 east in memphis TN. I was trailing traffic in the passing lane, when traffic came to a complete stop. I didnt react in time and suffered a frontal collision to a 2004 Saturn Ion that I own. I was travelling approx 30-35 mph when I struck the back of the vehicle. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt tensioner failed resulted in my going headfirst into the steering wheel. I have since had to have tests at the doctor for migraines and still experience the aftereffects of this accident.

58 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/16/2007

After crash airbags did not deploy.

59 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/16/2007

I hit the rear of a truck hard enough that my radiator was crushed against my engine block. However, the airbags in my car did not deploy at all. I know I had to have hit the truck in front of me somewhere between 20 and 50 mph. We are still waiting to hear back from our doctor to see if my wife and I are ok, and I have not had my car repaired yet for I am still waiting for the car insurance company. If this is normal I would like to know at what point were the airbags in a 2005 Saturn Ion type 1 suppose to deploy in a front end collision.

60 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 11/27/2006

Airbag did not deploy after an auto accident. I was cut off by a car from the right lane while traveling on i280 in northern California. I was forced into the next lane to my left to avoid a collision - I lost control of the car and hit the guardrail head on. I was traveling between 60-65 mph prior to the accident. The car was a rental (enterprise-rent-a-car) - my attempts to receive information as to any possible defects of the car from enterprise (& elco admin services) have proved fruitless. I repeatedly informed enterprise that I was not injured and that for my own piece of mind I simply wanted to know why the airbag did not deploy.

61 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 11/11/2006

I was involved in a front end collision which resulted in a total loss of my vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. (the engine was pushed back approximately 4 inches. ) while I was wearing the safety belt, I sustained injuries to my head, chest, and knees.

62 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 06/20/2006

: the contact stated that the front driver air bag did not deploy during a frontal impact which occurred while driving 45 mph. There was pre-impact braking and the seat belt was worn. The airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the crash. The driver did not suffer any injuries.

63 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 06/20/2006

Air bag did not deploy.

64 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 09/16/2005

Dear NHTSA associate, I had a 100% parallel, full frontal impact, no angle, as my new car traveling 35 mph hit a large delivery van twice the weight of my vehicle with a square and steel bumper that was stopped ( 1 mph according to police report ). The front airbags did not deploy and my neck and head were impacted on to the steering wheel even though I was using my seatbelt properly. The force was sufficient to strain the belt and injure my head. I had a cut on the top of my forehead in the middle, a concussion, and I am currently being treated for migraine type headaches by a doctor that have occurred daily since the accident. I placed the car into the care of a Saturn owned body shop for repair and asked that the airbag deployment system be tested for functionality. Instead, I was given a 1-800 number for Saturn corporate headquarters to call. They said the first step was to send me the airbag manufacturing information booklet and to call back after reading it. I did so and asked that the airbags be tested while in the care of the Saturn body shop, as the type of impact and miles per hour exceeded the minimum standards for air bag deployment contained in the manual they sent to me. Instead of granting clearance to the dealership to test the airbags, in light of my valid argument of their documentation contradictions, Saturn corporate instead issued me an internal "case number" 1-17876541 and told me someone in their legal department would contact me within 6 to 8 weeks. I mentioned I would have the car back before then and would be afraid and nervous driving it as I am sure the airbag system in the front is not fully functional. They actually said they could deny testing the system at all. Nothing has been done to address the safety issue, the body damage was fixed, at a cost of almost 7 thousand dollars to the front end, including cutting out a piece of the frame and welding a new section in.

65 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 09/13/2005

Accident at approximately 40 mph - airbags did not deploy.

66 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/09/2005

My daughter (17 years old) had an accident four days ago. She hit a tree - head on going somewhere around 40 mph. Neither air bag deployed. Emergency personnel - again - were in a state of shock and awe. This is our fourth (4th) gm vehicle involved in a "total loss" accident where the air bags did not deploy.

67 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/18/2005

While driving 30 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, the dual air bags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

68 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/10/2004

Vehicle involved in a crash and air bags did not deploy. The consumers daughter was involved in 2 incidents with this vehicle. The daughter was hit by a harley davidson f150 truck in the first incident where she turned and the harley hit her in the front passenger side and the second incident occurred when the daughter drove 4 miles, and parked, then fifteen minutes later the gas pedal stuck and she was unable to release it. The brakes had become inoperative. The vehicle was placed in park along with the emergency brake and shut off. (duplicate report - see odi ref. No. 10074368 ).

69 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/10/2004

While driving through an intersection the vehicle was hit by another vehicle on the front right side. The consumer stated that both frontal air bags did not deploy upon impact. The driver sustained minor injuries as a result. Please provide any additional information.

70 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/15/2004

After rear ending another vehicle at 45 mph front air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.



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