Visibility Problems of Saturn ION

Saturn ION owners have reported 4 problems related to visibility (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Visibility problem of the 2006 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 06/17/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the front driver's side window dropped down into the door panel, causing the door to swing open. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. After repeated attempts the door was shut, but would not reopen. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the window detached from its track. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing recurring failures in which the check engine light would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel and the key would intermittently become stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure in regards to the check engine light. In regards to the key becoming stuck in the ignition, no repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 63,000.

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2 Visibility problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 02/08/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the duct port, where air travels through the vehicle, fails to transport correctly and becomes stuck. The insulation between the vent loosens and stops switching between heat and defrost. The failure began at 36,000 miles. The failure has not been repaired. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because the windows could fog up and reduce visibility. The failure occurs in rainy weather conditions. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

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3 Visibility problem of the 2004 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 09/22/2008

Failure of a wiring harness in a front door that controls windows, mirrors and door lock. A 2004 Saturn Ion with 25, 106 miles had 5 broken wires in the drivers door. The left rear door has no power at the window switch. This failure is due to an inherent design flaw that forces tiny wires to bend 2 times at 90 degrees and be slammed by a door!! think of the safety of unlocking a door in a panic situation or driving with a window down in rain, sleet, cold, etc. , and a fuse is not the problem.

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4 Visibility problem of the 2003 Saturn ION

Failure Date: 10/30/2004

Power-operated window,. " the power windows are inoperable after the ignition has been turned to the "off" position and the front passenger door is opened the reverse lights do not work!!! have been replaced many many times.




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