NHTSA — Trailer Hitches Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: When it comes to the 2006 Ion, the biggest questions are: what big problem is going to pop up next? And how long until GM chooses to address it?

The 2006 Ion has a defective ignition switch that gave owners fits. Their keys would get stuck in the ignition, the engine wouldn’t shut off or in some cases it would shut off at the most dangerous time. The ignition was eventually recalled as part of one of the largest recalls of all-time , but it took GM 10 years to do it. Then there’s this car’s temperamental power steering which is prone to stop working randomly while driving. It too was eventually recalled, even if GM took their sweet time about it.

Lastly, it turns out a car built with plastic doors, fenders and bumpers – while fun for a game of “shopping cart bocce” – is horrible for safety.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2006 Saturn Ion accessories - exterior problems

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2006 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 242005

Ion 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 40 miles

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

The contact stated that after purchasing a new vehicle there was a pronounced scraping noise as though the vehicle was dragging the ground when making turns or on bumpy roads. This occurred at any speed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who said this problem was due to an after market tow hitch. No repairs were made at the dealership. He returned home and removed the after market tow hitch, but this did not correct the problem. No further action has been taken at this time.

- Spark, NV, USA

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