NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: When it comes to the 2006 Ion, the biggest questions are: what big problem is going to pop up next? And how long until GM chooses to address it?

The 2006 Ion has a defective ignition switch that gave owners fits. Their keys would get stuck in the ignition, the engine wouldn’t shut off or in some cases it would shut off at the most dangerous time. The ignition was eventually recalled as part of one of the largest recalls of all-time , but it took GM 10 years to do it. Then there’s this car’s temperamental power steering which is prone to stop working randomly while driving. It too was eventually recalled, even if GM took their sweet time about it.

Lastly, it turns out a car built with plastic doors, fenders and bumpers – while fun for a game of “shopping cart bocce” – is horrible for safety.

5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,000 miles

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2006 Saturn Ion suspension problems

suspension problem

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2006 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 132009

Ion

  • 17,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving at 75 mph and attempting to apply pressure to the brakes the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and it was inspected by a technician that determined that the ball bearings where pressing on the brakes causing the brakes to fail. The right and left control arm where replaced at a cost of $668.91. The contact is in the process of contacting the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 17,417.

- South Bend , IN, USA

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