Saturn Ion Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Saturn Ion years to avoid

No model year of the Saturn Ion stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2008	95	4	Visibility		0	1
2007	72	876	Steering	66,500	5	38
2006	61	1,235	Steering	66,926	4	44
2005	81	573	Steering	61,000	3	31
2004	67	898	Steering	70,000	8	51
2003	74	758	Electrical	71,000	5	43

What years of the Saturn Ion should you avoid?

No single model year of the Saturn Ion has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Saturn Ion?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Saturn Ion?

Steering, with 1,701 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (1,549) and fuel system (559).

How many recalls does the Saturn Ion have?

10 recalls between 2003 and 2008. The 2004 model year has the most, with 8.

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