My car will wont start it did it once before and it started 3 hours later. Today my car started 20minutes later. Its not my battery because everything else works just wont even attempt to turn over.

- Rose Hill, KS, USA

Has happened at approximately 10 times over the last 2 months when starting the car in cold weather (approx 10 degrees Fahrenheit or less) the car fails to start when key in ignition is turned. Attempts to start car immediately thereafter fail to start car. Radio, lights, fan, etc, will turn on but car does not attempt to start. Security lock symbol and check engine light stay on. If 10 minutes time is allowed to pass, car will start on first attempt and security lock symbol and check engine light do not light up. There have been 2 instances where car did not start after trying for an hour with waiting 10 minutes between starting attempts. Starter has been replaced as well as ignition switch. Doing research on the web, this seems to be common problem with Ions and Saturn had failed to make any recognition/solutions to the problem. It is quite frustrating waiting for 10 minutes in your car to try to start it again when temps are below zero degrees.

- Byron, MN, USA

www-ODI.NHTSA.dot.gov/vehiclecomplaint/index.xhtml 2-26-14 @ 10:36 P.M. the week of February 26, 2014 I heard on the news that Saturn Ions (2005) have recall - deadly incident may occur due to ignition - I contacted General Motors to confirm and get additional information and inquire why I was not notified. They advised that a letter will be sent out in April - more than 30 days from today. Why must someone wait over 30 days to be advised there may be an incident with your car that may cause your life or that of someone else, and wait that long to be given any information that the car owner may do to possibly lessen the chances of an incident to occur. I would think that the money our government gave the auto industry would be able to cover a simple letter or post card if they are so cash poor to notify loyal car owners of a possible problem and not roll the dice and hope one survives the 30+ days of being notified. I would think this is a crime!

- New York, NY, USA

Key would not start car. Checked battery, took battery to autozone. Checked out good. Bought new battery anyway. Remote key not working except for opening trunk. Changed remote battery, still not working. Ordered new remote programmed by foy motors. Remote now working as programmed car continues to have days of key not starting car. Click on unlock, then lock, unlock etc. After about 15 minutes, car will start and will continue to start for a couple of days, then the problem begins again. As I see in the Saturn recall on the internet, there is a problem with the ignition in the Saturn Ion, this has to be the cause.

- Many,, LA, USA

Making a left hand turn the automobile shut off and on dash display read pwr steering coolant the car was difficult to steer to the side of the road. Once pulled to the side of the road I turned the key over and instantly the car was like new driving ok till I got home. Googled the problem and saw many power steering complaints on the Saturn Ions.

- Rialto, CA, USA

Power steering warning appeared after starting car. Immediately power steering shutdown which caused difficulty with steering and controlling the vehicle.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

When attempting to start the car, the ignition switch would not turn. After a number of attempts, the key being shaken the car would start. I took this car to mechanic and he said the ignition switch needs to be replaced. He also stated that they have seen a number of issues with this ignition and suggested I contact GM and see if there is a recall. At times it would take 10 minutes before I could start the car.

- Garfield Hts, OH, USA

Drove less then a mile, stopped at a stop sign saw smoke pouring out from under the hood my husband opened the car door to see what was going on when flames shot in beside his leg we jump out of the car and he got our son out of his car seat. The car is completely totaled. The fire department said that it started order the hood and they believe that it was electrical.

- Macon, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key became stuck in the ignition and the vehicle was unable to be started. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and the anti-theft system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

- Buffalo , NY, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that she attempted to remove the key from the ignition but it would not release. The contact had to shake the key until it released. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Lamont , IL, USA

I was driving and the power steering light went on as did their check engine light..the car was very hard to drive..I had it in and to a GM dealer--they said by the time I drove it up (40 miles)car didn't do it again..while up there they could not find problem and said because the light wouldn't go on for them--they wanted to charge me $98..I had been in touch with GM in mich.they helped me get the power steering motor replaced.at no charge.I have had the car home for about 1 week--and the same thing happened as I was driving on 10-02-13-power steering light went on..so I had to sign a statement if it happened again they would not be responsible if not there fault..what a safety hazard..I bought the car brand new and never had trouble except for this--which it's like not having a car..in touch with GM again--waiting for a call back..

- Iron Station, NC, USA

2005 Saturn Ion the key won't turn on the car easily and the key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off the car. It can take me up to 10-15 minutes to turn the car on/off. I had this problem when I first bought the car, maybe 2007 and I paid approx, $800 dollars at the Saturn dealership to get it fixed (ignition/steering column)only to get paid back the money through a recall. Now, the ignition and the key are acting in the same matter. Problem has been going on for months, with no end in sight. As a matter of fact, it keeps getting worse.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, he could not power down the vehicle. The contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition but the key remained stuck and none of the electrical components would shut off. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed. When the key was inserted into the ignition, the steering wheel seized and the engine failed to start. The failure was experienced numerous times. The dealer replaced the key code however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000. Kmj

- Fort Wayne , IN, USA

When the car sits for a day or more it won't crank and needs to be jumped off. The battery and altenator are good and so are the fuses. I have changed ignition relay and no difference. Had car running and would not this morning after sitting for 18 hrs. Batt is totally dead.

- Bethune, SC, USA

After 50K miles key gets stuck in the ignition and takes 5-10 minutes to come out, replaced ignition cylinder still same issue, unable to turn engine off, hazard.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that after shifting the vehicle in park, the vehicle stalled and she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 72,797.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

The key gets stuck in the ignition, this has been a problem for 2 years, often have to leave the car with the key in (this is very unsafe). Today the key was stuck and would not turn, I could not turn the car off --- this is an extremely unsafe situation.

- Eastlake, OH, USA

The car has issues with lighting malfunction. My passenger side running light/turn signal required many bulb changes, every few weeks or so, since the socket overheated and accordingly received a signal from the body module to shut off. This seems like the same problem that led to a recall with the 2003 and 2004 Ions. I recently was finally able to get this safety-related aspect of the vehicle remedied, for a few hundred dollars.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA