NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood Problems

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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,000 miles

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2005 Saturn Ion electrical problems

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2005 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 242005

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles

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

Vehicle was parked outside in the yard and consumer went to the vehicle to get some papers out of the glove compartment and smelled smoke coming from both front and back of the vehicle. No flames at this time. Consumer did not enter the vehicle. Ran inside the house and called the fire department. The fire department came and put the fire out. The fire department investigated the vehicle and determined it was an electrical fire, and most likely was linked to the battery, where they believed the fire originated. No repairs were made. The insurance company did not determine if vehicle was totaled at this time.

- Princessanne , MD, USA

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