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.
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definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 1,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replacement alternator/generator (1 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I have an alternator whine or feedback noise that I have been told is "normal". The technicians have acknowledged the problem, but told me that they couldn't fix it. I have never owned a vehicle that has made noise because you turn the heat or A/C on. This seems hardly normal to me, and from reading other complaint sites in my research tells me that Saturn Ions have electrical issues. This is hardly normal. This noise is annoying, I turn the radio up to cover the noise up. Saturn has really shrugged off there responsibility to the little guy, by not making things right with my car. You don't buy a brand new car and expect to have the issues that I have had with mine. I also found out that in less than a year my vehicle has depreciate to the tune of 6,000.00 according to the Kelly Blue Book and what I paid for the car. UNREALL!!! Do yourself a favor and buy a Honda or Nissan. Even a Toyota.
- marcum, Manassas, VA, US