2004 Saturn Ion: engine failure

Filed May 15, 2019 · Steering · 147,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). While reversing, the check power steering warning message illuminated. The vehicle seized and the engine failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Steering · 94,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 saturn ion. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 20,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that there was also a smell of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering shaft and fuel lines failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Steering · 82,348 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the ability to steer seized without warning. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,348.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Transmission · 154,006 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated she was unable to remove the vehicle key from the ignition switch it became seized. The problem occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the gear shift needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,006.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Steering · 68,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle was able to operate normally. The contact mentioned that the failure would recur sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Steering · 91,568 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the electric steering motor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred two days later. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column was defective. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred within a week and the dealer then replaced the electric steering motor but to no avail. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,568.

Filed Jul 27, 2012 · Steering · 90,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact mentioned that she had to stop and restart the vehicle in order for it to operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 126,623.

Filed May 18, 2012 · Steering · 75,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel seized. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electronic power assist was failing. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Steering · 137,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering seized while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was turned off and once restarted, the steering would resets independently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the power steering was automatic and he was unable to repair the failure. The contact was then referred to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Steering · 58,383 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving various speeds, a warning bell would sound and the steering wheel seized. He turned the vehicle off, restarted it and the steering wheel began to function normally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,383.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Electrical, Steering · 145,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was carefully maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. The failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently experience a failure in which it would not start. Whenever the failure occurred, the contact would have to wait approximately ten minutes before the vehicle would successfully start. The failure mileage was 145,000.