CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Ion still had power steering issues and a defective ignition switch leftover from previous model years, but hey – at least Saturn improved some of its safety rating to marginal, right? Baby steps.
If you had to buy a Saturn Ion – and I would question why anyone would even consider it – I suppose the 2005 could be considered the best of a bad bunch? I mean, GM did finally get rid of that awful VTi transmission, and both the power steering problems and ignition switch defect that plagued owners were recalled. The problem is they waited 10 years to recall the ignition and let over 30,000 warranty claims get filed before they bothered to fix the power steering. So you kind of have to wonder, is GM making these fixes to keep owners safe or just to keep government lawyers from taking all their money? You be the judge.
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pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 34,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
For several years I can't get the key out of the ignition. At times I have had to leave the key there and then would get a dead battery. About 2 years ago I had a garage work on the issue and they replaced the shifter area. In a couple months I had the same problem again. I've been told there is no problem, put oil in the ignition switch, giggle the shifter. No one has ever given me a proper solution. I'm tired of it and I wish I could get rid of it. Can't get rid of it without doing a bunch of lying. Tired of being brushed off with the issue.
- gaylej, Kronenwetter, WI, US