2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to steering column and ignition switch issues. The consumer stated in the fall of 2011, she experienced a clicking sound in steering column. The consumer stated she would have to wait a few minutes, before she was able to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where replaced the shift control assembly. The consumer continued to experience problems, so the vehicle was returned to the dealer. They determined the ignition switch was faulty and replaced it, the consumer received a recall notice in March 2014. The consumer only received reimbursement for the ignition switch and not the shift control assembly. On July 23, 2015, the clicking noise started again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. It was determined, the ignition switch needed to be replaced again. The dealer stated they were not going to replace the ignition again, but were willing to replaced the shifter interlock, instead.

- Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the front driver side turning indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to find a failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/16/15 updated 10/12/2017

- Denver, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system); however, the key was still getting lodged inside the ignition switch. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 214,000.

- Oakland , CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and was difficult to remove on more than one occasion. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken back and forth to the dealer more than twice and they were unable to remedy the failure. The contact reported the failure to the manufacturer and indicated that the remedy did not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was still at the dealer and was unable to be driven. The dealer stated that the manufacturer would not approve replacing the components. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 8/21/15 updated 9/28/2017

- Gridley, CA, USA

The contact owned a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a fire started under the dashboard. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road and extinguish the fire. A police report was filed, but there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and, after evaluating pictures sent by the owner, stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was 204,000.

- Canton, OH, USA

I received a letter from Saturn today 12/29/2014 with the letter stating December 2014. In the letter it states the following " this letter is intended to make you aware that your vehicle's transmission shifter may not properly transmit an electrical signal that allows the ignition key to be turned counter clockwise past the accessory mode to the "lock" position after the vehicle has been shifted into park. If this occurs, the ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition cylinder without depressing the manual release plunger located on the underside of the steering column as described in the owners manual. A key left in the accessory position for an extended period of time may result in severe battery drain and a possible no start condition.

- Lyons Falls, NY, USA

2003 Saturn Ion safety recall for the ignition switch may move out of the "run" position, resulting in a partial loss of electrical power and turning off the engine. The ignition switch was replaced, as directed by recall.

- Scranton, PA, USA

I just bought a 2003 Saturn Ion 2 and the door locks "all of them" lock and unlock on their own. When I get out of the car and time passes by, "I don't know how much time has to pass between that triggers the doors to unlock but each time I go back to the car all doors have unlocked themselves..... " ". I believe this problem can possibly turn into a deadly issue regarding the life of a consumer and or others " " in the event of an accident who knows if the doors will unlock or open ? I believe that the doors may do just the opposite that the doors may remain locked preventing anyone from being able to get out of the vehicle in the event of fire< accident< or an other emergency.

- Antioch, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle lost power steering. After turning the vehicle off, it failed to start. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was remedied by the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,603.

- Wartburg, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use extreme force to turn the wheel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and had to wait several minutes before it started. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Philadelphia , PA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to an electrical shortage. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Aluncreek, WV, USA

Ignition switch replaced on 7/17/14. On 8/30/14 key would not turn ignition to shut car off. Put in reverse then drive then park and key then turned to shut engine. This happened again on 9/18/14 & 10/20/14. Used spare key on 10/21/14, and now on 11/03/14 above happened again. Informed GM of these events, today 11/3/14, they are looking into it, and will have atlantic Chevy in bay shore contact me within 24 hrs. To discuss solution.

- Massapequa, NY, USA

Ask a mechanic spring 2014, we had the recall on the ignition fixed on my 2003 Saturn. On September 9th my son drove the Saturn to detroit mi. About half way there on I-94, at rush hour, the Saturn lost power and began stopping. He was going about 70 miles/hour and didn't have extra keys on the key ring. Luckily, he is strong, smart and quick thinking. He was able to wrestle the steering column toward an exit, while depressing the clutch and restarting the car. Thankfully it started! if I had been driving the car, I don't think I could have done those things. We called the dealership that fixed the car and after numerous calls, they said they were not authorized to tow the car and fix it. Now several weeks later and in response to letters sent to GM executives, they tell us the same thing. I am telling them their fix is not a fix! I don't want others injured or dead. Why is this entitled 'ask a mechanic'? we were told many years ago by a mechanic at the Saturn dealer not to hang extra keys on our ring. This dealer has been gone for many years. Maybe someone needs to ask a current mechanic if this is the right fix for GM vehicles.

- Portage, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who failed to inform the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14V171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Houston, TX, USA

The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall (ignition switch). After recall replacement, when parking and turning the vehicle off, the key would not release from the ignition. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Dealer said it has nothing to do with recall repair, to fix about $500.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park. The contact mentioned that due to the failure the key became lodged in the ignition switch causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the bitsi cable failed and as a result, the shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,341. Updated 12/9/14 the consumer was informed the part was not available. Updated 03/03/15

- Tacoma, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14E021000 (electrical system). However, the part that was needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experience a failure.

- Saint Petersburg , FL, USA

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition lock cylinder and ignition switch recall and requests reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder and ignition was replaced on June 3, 2014 in accordance with the safety recall. However, the first ignition switch was replacement on 3/17.05, was at no cost, as the vehicle was still under warranty. However, on 2/17/09 the ignition lock cylinder housing was replaced at a cost of $323.22 and on 6/11/12, the ignition and start switch were deemed faulty and replaced at a cost of $ 250.50.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer requests reimbursement for ignition switch repairs.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system ) however, the parts to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Misson Hills, CA, USA