Saturn ION owners have reported 1,483 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (431 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (307 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure from occurring shortly after. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving at low speeds and parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the key would not eject out of the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition key was stuck inside the ignition key slot, and the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact engaged the clutch to start the vehicle and all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. Read details...
March 2015 - dealership replaced the recalled ignition. Shortly after the car wouldn't start a few times, and I replaced the starter. June-July 2016 - the car wouldn't start and the passlock light would turn on. Read details...