In Feb 2010 I was entering the freeway when the car beeped and the pwr strng warning came on. No place to stop or pull over and was dark. I slowed down, even though that was a safety hazard. The steering seemed ok, so I couldn't understand what the problem was, it just scared me. I continued on to my off ramp with no problems, but when I tried to make the turn onto the side rode, it was like steering an old truck. Very difficult. If it had been necessary to make a sharp swerve on the freeway, I would not have been able to do it, thus an accident waiting to happen. Have had diagnostics run on it, but "no codes" shows. When you restart the engine, which I didn't know at the time I was on the freeway, it reengages the power steering. It has gone out at least 10 times over the past two months, and I consider it a safety issue.

- Sutherlin, OR, USA

Keep blowing fuses on the power steering. Fuses blow about every few months and are replaced. Looseness in the power steering at slow speeds when working.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While the contact was driving at approximately 50 mph, the power steering light illuminated accompanied by a chime sound. The vehicle lost power steering soon after. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; the power steering then functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who could not duplicate the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to an authorized dealership. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 11/05/10.

- League City, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion 3. while driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel locked up. The contact pulled over and restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the steering seemed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership informed the contact that power steering motor and steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 21,340. The current mileage was 21,342.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering indicator light illuminated on the dashboard. The failure occurred sporadic. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 500. The current mileage was 62,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact was backing out of a parking space approximately 2 mph with a loss of power steering. The dealer informed that the power steering motor required replacement and the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 50,000. TL contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact was backing out of a parking space approximately 2 mph with a loss of power steering. The dealer informed the contact that the power steering motor required replacement and the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 50,000. Updated 05/18/10.

- Manchester, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact was traveling about 75 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally for ten minutes and the failure occurred. A local technician performed a diagnostic test and it showed "no codes". the technician advised the owner to replace the ECM fuse which he did but it did not correct the failure. The contact stated that the failure happened every time he drove the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The current mileage was approximately 46,000.

- Wilmington , OH, USA

The power steering on 2006 Saturn Ion's will randomly stop working at any given time. Turn the car off and turn it back on and the problem is gone until the next time. This problem is well documented online through numerous blogs from numerous sources with the same problem. Highway travel should be considered extremely dangerous in this vehicle because the power steering failure around a curve could easily result in fatalities.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

I have 2 Saturn Ions. One is a 2004, and the other is a 2006. Both are having problems with the power steering module which turns off while driving, then resets when vehicles turned off and restarted, only to turn off again while driving. This is a minor problem @ speeds over about 20mph, but @ lower speeds the wheel becomes difficult to turn.

- Bowie, MD, USA

While driving, as with all the complaints I've been reading, the car "beeped" and the pwr strn indicator came on and we lost the power steering while driving at 60 mph. I have had the car looked at and have been told it's the power steering motor/power steering module and will cost approximately $1000.-$1200. To fix. I see this as a major safety issue and if GM will not fix this defect then I am forced to conclude that they are a less-than-reputable company as well as a manufacturer of an inferior product. Up until this point, we have had no complaints with this car but, with what appears to be a common safety problem, I do not feel comfortable with my wife and child traveling in such a vehicle. I am sorry to say that I will, most likely, not consider General Motors in the future.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

I have a 2006 Saturn Ion red line. The power steering motor goes out randomly. I can fix it by turning the car off and then back on. I know GM is doing recalls on some models, but I haven' seen mine on the list. I think this should involve my car since it is the same thing happening O the recalls and GM did make Saturn.

- Pleasant Plain, OH, USA

Power steering cutting out.

- Herndon, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 20 mph up a ramp, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel immediately followed by a total loss of steering power. The contact could not maintain control of the vehicle but was able to avoid a potential crash. She stated that the failure would occur whenever the vehicle was in operation. She had to shut off the engine and restart it, which would correct the problem for a short time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with power steering motor failure. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 47,310 and the current mileage was approximately 47,370.

- Mastic Beach, NY, USA

Power steering light flashes and dings and power steering quits working. Have to turn off vehicle for light to go off and for power steering to reset self. Original steering column malfunctioned September 1, 2009. Steering column replaced Sept 3, 2009. Having same problem again

- Macon, GA, USA

Steering column malfunction. Power steering light flashes and dings and power steering quits working. Have to turn off vehicle for light to go off and for power steering to reset self

- Macon, GA, USA

I own a 2006 Saturn Ion. Several days ago the power steering failed while I was driving. I stopped the car and restarted. The power steering re-engaged for approximately 10 minutes and then cut out agian. This is now a constant problem. In researching the matter, I found that this is a very common problem with this model car. I also found out that GM recalled the Chevy cobalt and Pontiac G5 for exactly the same reason. Why wasn't the Saturn Ion included? I have been informed by the local dealership that the repair will cost about $1,100 to $1,200. The car is still driveable but presents a potentially dangerous situation in that it is much more difficult to steer. I have called to schedule the repair because my car is in great condition otherwise.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving at 65 mph the steering wheel locked and was unable to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was electronic and does not require power steering fluid. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealer twice and was repaired. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition with a clicking noise. After waiting a period of 30 seconds the key was removed from the ignition without hesitation. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 107,000.

- Spring Hope, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 35 mph, a chime sounded inside the vehicle with the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering motor was replaced. The failure mileage was 41,500. The current mileage was 43,000.

- Kenner, LA, USA

Driving automobile, alarm chimed, power steering warning came on, lost power steering. When car is restarted power strg works approx. A couple minutes then loose power steering. GM aware of this problem, has not included Saturn in this recall.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn icon. While driving 25 mph, the contact stated the power steering failed and the power steering light illuminated. He pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and inspected under the hood. He did not see anything that could have caused the failure so he restarted the vehicle and the power steering functioned correctly. However, the contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned again in March 2010. He called the manufacturer and was told that they would call the local dealership to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected. The current mileage was 59,282. The failure mileage was 59,242. Updated 5/12/10 updated 05/14/10

- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA