2004 Saturn Ion brakes complaints

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Brakes · 52,120 miles · TX

Excessive brake chatter in front brakes when wet from a hard rain or rain puddles. Hard to steer car, car shudders.

Filed Jun 10, 2007 · Brakes · OH

Rotors on 2004 saturn ion brakes are prematurely rusting prior to normal rotor wear and tear and should be replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to consumer due to their obvious very poor quallity.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 45,326 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion 2. While driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to turn the wheel and it locked. The brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The air bag deployed, but the driver was injured. Saturn stated that the vehicle is not a defect. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 45,326.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 16,272 miles · TX

Dt: the contact states that while in reverse the brakes make a loud noise, the brakes are not functioning properly. While driving forward the brakes do not function, but do not make any noise. *ak there was a shimmy at 60- 65 MPH and there was noise coming from the front end. The sway bar links and bushings were replaced. *sc

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Brakes · TX

2004 saturn ion experiencing problems with the brake equipment.*mr

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · VA

There would be extended stopping distance and the brake pedal would go to the floor. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Brakes · 47 miles · NJ

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the brakes. While driving, the brakes would make a clicking noise and when applying the brake there was a pulsing which would make it hard to keep the vehicle in line. The brakes were useless. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer but they were unable to diagnose the problem. Provide further details.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · FL

Vehicle vibrated/shook during braking. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who noticed rust on the left rotor, which was turned, and both rear brakes were cleaned and readjusted.

Filed Oct 11, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 50 miles · CT

Received first saturn ion 04 and within one week of purchase car was displaying clear signs of either an electrical or computer problem. Was replaced with a second ion o4. Noticed a strange clunking sound. Brought car in at 3600 miles, and it was transmission mounts, wheel bearings, axels, and break rotors. Car was returned with a broken piece in the interior, and smelling of burning plastic. I believe that this car is defective, and saturn refuses to do anything other than make repairs under warranty. I think that I should be issued a refund, due to faulty construction.