Visibility Problems of Saturn ION

Saturn ION owners have reported 83 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Saturn ION

The Wiper problem

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The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to defective plastic linkage on the transmission connects the wiper motor to the windshield wiper arm. The consumer stated the defective part was made out of plastic, which was not durable in such a critical place as the windshield wiper transmission.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to open or shut and all the power windows failed to operate. The dealer was not able to open the driver side door and could not continue servicing the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem

Windshield wiper transmission assembly failed. Driver's side pivot arm is made of plastic and broke suddenly! cannot use the wipers at all. Definitely a safety problem!!!!!!   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Ion. The contact noticed that the front windshield had cracked. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The current and failure mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable.   Read details...




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