KnownCarProblemsSaturn Ion Problems by Year
Owners have filed 4,344 complaints with NHTSA about the Saturn Ion since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2004, 2007. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Saturn Ion problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ion | 876 | Steering | 5 | 38 |
| 2006 Ion | 1,235 | Steering | 4 | 44 |
| 2005 Ion | 573 | Steering | 3 | 31 |
| 2004 Ion | 898 | Steering | 8 | 51 |
| 2003 Ion | 758 | Electrical | 5 | 43 |
25 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Saturn Ion
- What years of the Saturn Ion have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (1,235), 2004 (898), 2007 (876).
- What is the most common problem with the Saturn Ion?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (1,701), electrical (1,548), fuel system (559).
- Which Saturn Ion years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2008 (4), 2005 (573), 2003 (758). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.