Saturn ION owners have reported 2 problems related to underhood wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was parked outside in the yard and consumer went to the vehicle to get some papers out of the glove compartment and smelled smoke coming from both front and back of the vehicle. No flames at this time. Consumer did not enter the vehicle. Ran inside the house and called the fire department. The fire department came and put the fire out. The fire department investigated the vehicle and determined it was an electrical fire, and most likely was linked to the battery, where they believed the fire originated. No repairs were made. The insurance company did not determine if vehicle was totaled at this time.
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Purchased a 2005 Saturn Ion 2 in 12/04. 3 episodes of car stalling while making turns at low rate of speed, took car into dearlship in June 2. Saturn installed new programming. June 13 (213 miles later) car stalls again. Saturn replaces engine wiring. June 27, the car stalls in reverse. Saturn resecured ign. Fuse. On August 21 cars stall twice in one day. Saturn currently has car. Throughout all this time have also had dash indicators go out several times but will self correct next day.