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2005 Saturn Ion (Page 2 of 2)

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:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,275 miles

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2005 Saturn Ion engine problems

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2005 Saturn Ion Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #2

Oct 012012

Ion 4-cyl

  • 78,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start intermittently and without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The current mileage was approximately 103,000.

- Minersville, UT, USA

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problem #1

Jan 142013

Ion

  • miles
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

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