Engine Stall Problems of Saturn ION

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion 3. The contact stated that while waiting at a stop sign, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or independent mechanic. The contact received a recall NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to dealer. The vehicle was repaired but the problem recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact then shifted the vehicle into the neutral position and restart the vehicle. The problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the mechanic wa unable to locate e problem. The contact had received NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 air bags , electrical system) and the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Gb.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle crashed into a curb. The airbags did not deploy however, the contact was not injured. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. A chime sounded inside of the vehicle. There was difficulty steering. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. Also, two weeks prior to the failures the engine stalled without warning. The technician was unable to locate the problem. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.

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During every cold season since the purchase of 2003 Saturn Ion, there is a problem with starting the vehicle in cold weather (usually when below 25 deg f). This seems to be an intermittent problem. How the problem manifests is as follows: in cold weather, when trying to start the vehicle, engine frequently (at least 25% of the time) will not "catch" and run- just turns over. If immediately trying to start it again after a first failed start, engine turns over slowly and dies (similar to dead battery symptom, however battery has been checked and found to be ok). After letting the car sit for 5 minutes after a failed attempt, trying again may result in a moment of what appears to be fuel getting to the engine, and more engine turning, however engine stalls. After repeated waiting and start re-attempts (often 5- 10 times, and an elapsed period of time of 30- 60 minutes of re-attempts, the engine will frequently start and remain started. However the inconvenience of a 30-60 minute delay is disconcerting, and on some cold mornings, repeated failed attempts causes battery to drain and need for "jump starting" the car, at owner expense and inconvenience. An internet search on 2003 Saturn Ion cold starting problem indicates a pervasive and systematic problem in ignition switch design, however Saturn has not yet acknowledged this design flaw in a formal recall. Today, repairs have to be made at owner expense ($200-300 replacement ignition switch seems to be the feedback). . Read more...

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. When trying to accelerate from a stop, the engine would stall. The failure occurred between 2-5 mph. All the warning indicator lights on the dashboard illuminated. The vehicle did restart immediately. The vehicle was not looked at by a dealer. The failure mileage was 23,000. The current mileage was 26,700.

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Continuous low rpm causing stall-outs when stopped in traffic. Rpm at low idle is no higher than 650 to 750. Engine always feels like it will stall. Dealer states that "this engine idles at a low rpm" (compared to most cars that idle at 950 rpm).