https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Saturn ION. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:47:49 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2148968 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. It randomly fixes itself same can be said for the air conditioning And the driver side, headlight all of these electrical functions, seemingly turn themselves up or https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2148969 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. It randomly fixes itself same can be said for the air conditioning And the driver side, headlight all of these electrical functions, seemingly turn themselves up or https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2148970 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. It randomly fixes itself same can be said for the air conditioning And the driver side, headlight all of these electrical functions, seemingly turn themselves up or https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2145055 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car doesn't always want to release the key. I have to stick my finger up in the column to push the little button to release it which is not convenient at all. It seems to do it if the wheels aren't completely straight. But still even with the steering wheel straight, sometimes it wont come out if its on a slight hill. Ive had a new key made and it makes no difference, no check engine light and https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2112187 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was notified of https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2110963 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT After I did the recall several years ago, the problem came back. The key will not come out of the ignition. It's happened many times. https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2103113 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Power steering went out. I was driving and I was on the freeway and the steering wouldn't move like it should. It became very hard to steer so I exited off the highway and pulled in to a store barely missing the sign. I call a friend and had the car towed home and looked at. I was told the eps went out. The next time I started the car it said power steering on the odometer. The dealership said the https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2075498 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio were intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn to the OFF position as needed intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to the right to make a right turn, the steering was significantly wobbly. The contact rel https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2075499 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio were intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn to the OFF position as needed intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to the right to make a right turn, the steering was significantly wobbly. The contact rel https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2073486 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT My key is stuck in the I can take it out the o2 seners not reading https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2073487 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT My key is stuck in the I can take it out the o2 seners not reading https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2073488 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT My key is stuck in the I can take it out the o2 seners not reading https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2034332 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The ignition cylinder was replaced in my vehicle because the key would not turn in the ignition to start the car. It is actually, the fourth time this has happened. I understand that there have been two recalls on this issue in the past. The reason it was recalled is because the ignition has turned to the off position killing the car's engine while the driver is driving on the road which has cause https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2032699 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT It won’t start! Been having starter problems. Battery not dead, and I also was told maybe crankshaft and starter https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2031009 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving the car has issues with power steering when turning the wheel either direction the steering will lose power steering and jerk the opposite direction turning. I have almost been in numerous accidents now the worst going 75 on highway passing semi around a corner and it jerked and almost sent me right not the semi. This has happened numerous times as I was passing vehicles. Its not a s https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2026170 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that less than a minute after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality, with the power steering failure message was displayed. The contact stated that after shifting to park(P), the contact would wiggle the key around in the ignition before being able to remove the k https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2022418 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that occasionally the key failed to turn while in the ignition. The vehicle was slow to start. The contact had to avoid bumps in the roadway while driving. The lock symbol was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V171000 (Electrical System) and 14V047000 (Air Bags, https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-2022419 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that occasionally the key failed to turn while in the ignition. The vehicle was slow to start. The contact had to avoid bumps in the roadway while driving. The lock symbol was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V171000 (Electrical System) and 14V047000 (Air Bags, https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1974304 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the accelerator pedal was released and became stuck causing the vehicle to unintendedly accelerate to 90 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact manually lifted the accelerator pedal and was able to merge to the side of https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1968911 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT I have the power steering column issue that still needs to be fixed as advised by GMC of Port Richey, FL where I was promised my replacement vehicle even 10 or 20 yrs later if I bought another one. If on my walking tape recorders and contact lens, I pull off my brake peddle flat lining at least twice without crashing however he would grant me whatever 2 vehicles on the lots I chose as long as I ha https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1965639 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Airbags https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1965640 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Airbags https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1965641 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Airbags https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1964308 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT This problem has been ongoing for a while. The key gets stuck in the ignition for a while. Have to wait until it finally clicks twice. I have taken vehicle 3 different times to have this repaired. Last for a month or two and same thing starts happening again. https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1964309 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT This problem has been ongoing for a while. The key gets stuck in the ignition for a while. Have to wait until it finally clicks twice. I have taken vehicle 3 different times to have this repaired. Last for a month or two and same thing starts happening again. https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1955137 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT My 2007 Saturn Ion recently started leaking drops of gasoline near the driver side rear tire. It is either an issue with the fuel line or the tank. It has not been inspected by the dealership yet. I get a gas cap warning message, but I'm not sure if it is related. https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1940007 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column became inoperable, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated restarted the vehicle and was able to safely drive to her destination. The https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1915666 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT  The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the key was stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1912951 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact's parents own a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was started or turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's father inspected the vehicle but could not find a fuel leak. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the fa https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-ion#complaint-1907503 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch and the ignition lock cylinder; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at an