Driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission was adjusted on more than one occasion. However, driver informed the mechanic that the problem still occurred, and had not been resolved. *ak the consumer stated that the engine takes 2-5 minutes for it to idle down from 2500 RPM's. The consumer stated that the defoster on the passenger side failed. The consumer stated that the hood would not always close properly.
2003 Saturn Ion body complaints
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While driving the vehicle's trunk opened. *nm the consumer stated that the cruise control will not set. The dealer stated that the cruise control was working within factory specs. *tc
The driver's side door leaks at the top. Condensation gathers on the upper inside of the door and drips on the drivers leg, as well as on the power window/locks switches, which could cause corrosion or a short in the electrical system.
2003 saturn ion 1. During cold weather the passenger side window frosts. The controls are set for defrost, air on and blower medium high. Even with the blower on high there is very little air coming from the passenger side defrost outlet. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion. The dealer said the system is operating as designed. 2. The hood latch freezes and the hood cant be opened to add window washer fluid. Sometimes you can get the hood open but you cant relatch the hood completely without pushing the hood release handle down. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion. 3. Some the edges on interior plastic parts on the are very sharp. The worst is the compartment door to the left drivers leg. This popped open and had a sharp rough edge. As I exited the car I cut my leg. I fixed this myself by filling the edge.
While driving at 69 MPH, consumer hit a raccoon and damaged the underbody, radiator ,and the front end.
The consumer stated his foot accidentally touch the hood release lever and the hood opened. *ak
The front and rear turn signal light bulbs blew out 11 times. First the dealer told me the bulbs were bad, then too many amps for the turn signal circuit. They did some "conversion" 8 months ago and the bulbs blew out less frequent but still occurring. The driver front bulbs blew 3 weeks ago. The turn signal also malfunction whenever I plug the cell phone charger into the power outlet. I had many near accidents because of the turn signal.
I purchased my 2003 saturn ion quad 3 on 6-12-2003. I've had nothing but problems with it since the beginning. The transmission slips constantly. A tech from spring hill says this is normal for this type of transmission. Trying to turn left in front of oncoming traffic is a nightmare. This car is in the shop as we speak. The rear quarter panel is cracked and being replaced. The rear bumper is being painted because of scratches from the trunk rubbing. The front bumper is being painted because of runs in the paint. None of the body panels seem to match up. They're attempting to fix a popping noise in the front end. They're replacing the dr side glass because it is severely scratched. It sometimes runs rough at first crank.
Electrical; door seals loose; car returned up to 3 times since purchase on 7/13/03. Saturn ion 3 coupe--turn signals burned out w/in one week of each other; requested check of electrical system. July 26, 2003 electrical system checked. Complained about door seal at same time & service dept did not check it out until they replaced the fuse box on july 31. Requested to return vehicle and was told "it would be fixed to my satisfaction". Door seal was not installed properly & I have to take the car back for a fourth time to get this repaired approximately one week from today.
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