Electrical System Problems of Saturn ION - part 1

Saturn ION owners have reported 428 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Saturn ION based on all problems reported for the ION.

1 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/12/2025

My key is stuck in the I can take it out the O2 seners not reading.

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2 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/30/2025

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio were intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn to the off position as needed intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated while driving and turning the steering wheel to the right to make a right turn, the steering was significantly wobbly. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v153000 (steering). Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the Subaru dealer where it was purchased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Chevrolet dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that unknown recalls were previously performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 85,200.

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3 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/11/2023

This problem has been ongoing for a while. The key gets stuck in the ignition for a while. Have to wait until it finally clicks twice. I have taken vehicle 3 different times to have this repaired. Last for a month or two and same thing starts happening again.

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4 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/10/2023

Car just shuts off while driving. Iginition gets stuck. Have to push button in hole on underside of ignition for key to release. Happens all the time. Constant.

5 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/07/2023

When pressing the gas pedal 2/3 of the way down the pedal got stuck causing the engine to rev high while driving forward. I had to put the car in neutral, shut the engine off and manually get the gas pedal unstuck by reaching down to the floor and pulling the pedal upwards with my hands. Also I had no floor mats in my car for the pedal to get stuck on. This has happened on multiple occasions.

6 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/05/2022

Power steering intermittently fails at random and steering wheel suddenly becomes immovable nearly causing serious accidents and endangerment to myself, my family, and others drivers on the roads.

7 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 11/08/2022

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key would remain stuck in the ignition after turning off the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred prior and was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and reached out to the dealer that performed the recall and confirmed the date that the recall was serviced. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

8 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/21/2022

I turn my turn signals on and nonthing happens in the frontline bulbs are brand new doesn't matter back turn signal work,front turn signal dont. This has been happening since forever my inlaws didn't know we didn't know until they gave car. So don't know how long seems like forever.

9 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/01/2021

My gas tank is leaking a good amount of gas and is dripping all over my exhaust. Major fire risk and also my wiring has been all messed up. When my brights are on, my speakers make an unbearable screaming noise and I saw that this was an issue for many Saturn Ion users. There was a recall on this car for the same gas tank/pump issue years ago. Can I get this issue fixed free of charge or has the recall expired?.

10 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 02/24/2021

The rpms jump around and the a/c makes noise and lights flicker at times. The car will just stall in the middle of an intersection or when I'm turning onto another road. It's quite scary with children in the car. My main concern is a large SUV put it in reverse and hit the front of my car before ending up on the hood near the windshield. She was going pretty fast and pushed my car pretty far but no airbag! then on a separate occasion I was doing 55 miles when a large animal darted out in front of me. My front end and radiator and front end were shot. Even split my passenger side dash open and had to be towed off but no airbags!! exactly how do I have to be going for me to have protection????.

11 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/16/2020

I have a 2007 Saturn Ion 3. Before the ignition recall my ignition stopped working (the car would not turn off) and I had the ignition replaced by gm. Once the recall was announced, gm reimbursed me for the repair. Now, my ignition is not turning off easily ~5% of the time (trying to park on my relatively flat driveway). I need to get it repaired; is a second ignition covered by the recall?.

12 Electrical System problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/08/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key remained seized in the ignition when the vehicle was shifted into park. The contact stated that the key seized midway while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle lost electrical power and took 15 to 20 minutes before starting. The contact stated that there was a click before the key was released. The battery and engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called Saturn of memphis (2420 covington pike, memphis, TN 38128) and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to jim keras automotive (2000 covington pike, memphis, TN 38128). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

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13 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 11/22/2020

When I put the car in park the key dosent want to come out theres something wrong with the ignition. And the red air bag dosent shut off from the dashboard it stays red.

14 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 11/01/2020

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the loss motive power without warning. The contact stated that steering assist and gauges were in operable. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that several of the electrical functions returned however, the electrical functions failed intermittently. The power steering assist warning light illuminated intermittently when the power steering assist was inoperable. Ocean crest Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac (855 alternate hwy 101, warrenton, or 97146, (866)607-2902) was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer suggested that the vehicle be taken in to be diagnosed which was still pending. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

15 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

🔑 ignition. Window' driver side remote ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 3 - VIN corrected, error in one position (assuming check digit is correct); 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic#.

16 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/20/2020

Still having ign. Key problems not turning and can not remove, an electronic steering system light come on when starting and hard to steer. Both problems are intermittent and dealer can't repair unless they see it.

17 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/10/2020

The power steering light keeps coming on and it is hard to steer and the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. Car was stationary when the light turned on.

18 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/01/2020

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. Additionally, the windows rolled up and down independently. The contact also stated there was an abnormal fuel outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted however, the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the local dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 172,639.

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19 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/26/2020

I need to know why your system shows no recalls for my vehicle using the VIN number, but has (7) recalls if I use year/make/model, the system should allow me to run the VIN, see all recalls, and even report with proof if the recall is complete, like a check list. Your system is useless if the manufacturer is not agreeing to the recalls under the year/make/model and assigning the recalls to the VIN to grant approval to dealers to repair, a dealer will not complete a gm recall unless gm approves of the recall for a particular VIN. I have electrical issues with my vehicle that falls in the category of the recalls, but I'm not paying out of pocket for these repairs, when they are known safety issues.

20 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/02/2020

Dash lights go out and all systems are you functioning property.

21 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/09/2019

The contact owned a 2016 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving at 50 mph, a vehicle was stalled in the middle of the freeway. The contact was attempting to get out of the way of the and while changing lanes, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained a neck, shoulder, arm, and chest injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact to file for the class action law suit. The failure mileage was 90,000.

22 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 11/09/2019

I inherited the car from my mother the car has a problem with the fuel system we had it fixed but the same codes are poping up.

23 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/28/2019

Randomly unable to remove ignition key after trying to shut it off.

24 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/05/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact did not recieve any recall notifications, but stated that the vehicle was experiencing failures related to the recall campaigns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repairs. The results were not disclosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

25 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 07/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that after the vehicle was park, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact mentioned the vehicle needed to be restarted or the steering wheel needed to be turned to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 68,804.

26 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

When I turn the vehicle off, the key sometimes will not come out of the ignition. I have to keep turning the car on and off. Sometimes I have to move the steering wheel up and down. It will finally come out. I am noticing it happening more often though. Need to have it fixed because this is my teen sons first car. Not sure he will know exactly what to do if out alone with it.

27 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/25/2019

When placing the vehicle in park, it will not always register that it is park; therefore, it will not release the key from the ignition. After multiple attempts of moving the gear shift from drive to park, it will eventually allow the key to be removed from the ignition. It started with just a few days a week, but is now happening at least one time a day.

28 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/22/2019

I was driving on interstate 10 in san antonio texas in 5 p. M. Traffic when my car lost power steering control lights blink in the dash and I had to pull over to the side of the road I was on the left side shoulder for 2 hours waiting for a tow truck same problem happened in 2014 when the car was recalled for the power steering issue and fixed for free in 2014.

29 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 05/03/2019

Daytime running light turn signal dont work for the passenger side which can cause a safety problem to other drivers.

30 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/26/2019

Won't start don't want to trun over.

31 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 04/04/2019

Driver lights will not work switched bulb and checked fuses.

32 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 03/15/2019

In January 2016 while driving on highway to work I had bear to the right at an intersection from 1-90 to 1-76, wheels/steering locked or something and I ended up spinning off roadway. Hit division embankment crashing front end and my air bags never deployed. Traction in the car I later found out was not engaging when it should have been. Now car's traction does not work if it ever really did. I have been in touch with gm complaints department and now I have been assigned a case number but this is about recalls on y vehicle that I do not know they really are because Saturn wants me to pay to get this information. I asked why but did not get an answer. . Read more...

33 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 01/14/2019

Key ignition locked up key won't turn at all and there's a recall on it and took it to dealer ship for them to fix it and there wanting to charge me to fix it and there suppose to do it for free sense it's a recall.

34 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/07/2018

Key ge5s stuck in the ignition and won't come out. In addition, key can come out and the vehicleb will still be running in the running position.

35 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 12/07/2018

Throttle body position sensor again and again causes major loss of power and sometimes results in stalling out in seconds.


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