2004 Saturn Ion body problems

Filed Feb 6, 2016 · Body, Steering · 167,100 miles · PA · crash

After stopping at an intersection and preparing to turn left, the car could not steer to the left. As he car drifted forward the steering became easier and the car was able to negotiate the turn. As the car picked up speed, the steering appeared to be normal until approaching another 90 degree right hand turn (1/2 mile away from the stop in which it was hard to turn). Not knowing what was happening with the vehicle, he slowed down to negotiate the right hand turn and the car failed to steer right leading him straight thru and into an oncoming vehicle. This vehicle was in the shop one week after we purchased it to have the ignition switch replaced. After having the ignition switch replaced the problem with the steering occurred. There was much damage done to the car and our insurance picked up the cost of the other drivers damages. This was our sons first car and a terrible experience. The car was towed by gm to a dealership that deamed the car safe. He said that the steering shaft was rusty which caused the accident. We had a claim thru gm due to the steering recall and they denied us since the dealership that looked at the car deemed it to be safe. We took it to another garage that told us that it is not safe and not to put our son back in it until we speak to you about how to move forward. The vehicle can be replaced, but our son cannot!!! He was very lucky that the accident was not more severe. We will not put him or anyone else back in that car if nothing is done to prevent it again. We don't feel that it's our financial responsibility to have the parts replaced. Please let us know if there are any options available to us in regards to this situation. We are dissatisfied with gm and the dealer that said the car was safe. Our sons life is at stake and the poor decisions of the dealership and gm have created a potentially critical situation. Thanks

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Body, Wheels · 130,000 miles · PA · crash

Was traveling at approx 35mph power steering assist was lost, turned into manual steering. I am a fairly new driver, 21, so I didn't really know how to react. It happened very quickly. Hit a center island, for a lack of a better term. Called gm, they had someone inspect the car. Said there was no dtc codes detected. So there for they are calling me a liar. My parents also had this experience with this same vehicle shortly before I purchased the car. Gm refuse to make damage repairs. Only do recall repairs. I only bought the car one week before all this happened.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 64,000 miles · VA

Driver side door starting in june '13, I noticed my driver side window panel and door lock not working properly. The driver door lock is now not working at all july '14 and the window panel is intermittent. I'm noticing the panel is getting warm!

Filed Feb 6, 2014 · Body · 80,000 miles · ID

The outside window weather stripping is warping and cracking causing jagged edges. It started to rippling on the front doors now it is starting to do it on the rear doors. I had to just replace weather strip.

Filed Mar 6, 2012 · Body · 38,000 miles · FL

I own a 2004 saturn ion. The roof of the vehicle exhibited a severe leak from the date of purchase. Water would enter the vehicle rapidly during heavy rains. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 57,030.

Filed Sep 24, 2010 · Body · 58,000 miles · SC · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion3. The contact stated that she was standing at the rear of the vehicle and reaching for an object in the trunk when the rear liftgate came down abruptly on her head and shoulders. The contact sustained minor injuries from the liftgate and it would not remain up in the open position without holding onto the liftgate manually. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for inspection of repairs. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 60,300. Updated 12/23/10*lj updated 01/04/11

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Body · 45,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact was pulling out of a driveway and the front passenger side wheel came off. The dealer stated that there was a sheet metal part formed into a rectangle shape that is attached to the wheel and the frame working as a type of arm to connect the wheel to the frame. The dealer stated that the part corroded and that caused it to break. The contact was not aware of the specific name of the part at the time of the complaint. The dealer and the police stated that this was the first time they have seen this type of failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages was 45000.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Body · 545 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated that the roof of the vehicle exhibited a severe leak from the date of purchase. The dealer replaced the ceiling on one occasion yet the failure recurred. Water would enter the vehicle rapidly during heavy rains. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 545 and the current mileage was 107,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Body · 108,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact noticed that the rear passenger and driver side doors were detaching from the hinge and attachments. The doors are currently not accessible due to the malfunction and safety risk involved. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the panel and the doors needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,844.65. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 108,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Body, Electrical · 40,000 miles · WI

My trunk has started to get water in it. This caused my battery to fail on several occasions. Now that it is winter I had to replace my battery because it froze . The entire inside of my trunk is damaged.