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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $400
- Average Mileage:
- 77,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace switch (2 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Had the problem fixed the first time at local auto repair shop and it cost around $200 to repair with an aftermarket part. Same problem popped up about a year later and contacted GM about the problem and they told me to take it to a certified dealer 30 miles away and I would have to pay $65 for diagnostics. I ended up taking it to the local GM dealer( apparently not "Saturn" certified) and had the ignition switch and the bar repaired for $386.
- Kelly W., Columbia, TN, US