NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal 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.

8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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2005 Saturn Ion lights problems

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2005 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 022011

Ion

  • miles

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

I have a Saturn Ion 05 and have had to replace the power steering once already and now having the same issue again. Also the turn signal on the front drivers side only works when my hazards or head lamps are on have tested all fuses and replaced bulb twice this is a commom complaint why isnt it being fixed?

- Bend, OR, USA

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problem #2

Oct 282007

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
Front directional sometimes work and sometimes don't. at times it is left side other times right side. Both 2003 & 2004 model years of Saturn Ion have identical problem which has been recalled but I have a 2005 and dealer and Saturn corporate say they can't help until 2005 is added to recall.

- Massapequa Park, NY, USA

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problem #1

Feb 062007

Ion

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Turn signal lights burned out then didn't burn out, but still do not work

- Orting, WA, USA

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