Exterior Lighting Problems of Saturn ION

Saturn ION owners have reported 102 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Saturn ION

The Turn Signal problem

My turn signal went out but my parking light stays on. I saw on a site that there was a recall for this problem. I need my right turn signal fixed! I have changed bulbs & it still doesn�t work, but the parking still does work! why is this! just bought this car off of a person not long   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

This vehicle has an electrical issue from time to time seemingly out of nowhere. There is no power steering it just shuts off sometimes it’ll stay off for an hour sometimes it’ll stay off for weeks and I can’t figure out how to fix it.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact that upon activation of her headlights, her headlight would shine dim without warning and caused her to have poor visibility while driving at night. The vehicle had yet to be taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Flasher Unit problem

Similar to the 04 Saturn Ions, my 2005 Ion has the same front turn signal problem. The bulb quits flashing, but is not burned out, it is losing contact in the socket. I called Saturn, but they do not have a recall for my VIN, bit it is the exact same problem as with the 04.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The drl and tail lights flicker at high speed when car is running!   Read details...




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