2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement request information.
2005 Saturn Ion airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch after numerous attempts. In addition, the ABS warning light illuminated continuously. The failures occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system). The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not rectified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated she was having problems with the key getting stuck in the ignition, long before the recall was issued.
My airbag light has stayed on. My ignition key fails to come out. I have to stall car out every time I park. And unplug steering column from battery.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regard to concerns about ignition switch recall.
In march 2014 we noticed the air bag light was staying on and the cruise control and horn had stopped working, I assume the air bag would not have worked. After checking online I found out that this is a common problem with saturn ions and the sir coil needed replacing. On 4/10/2014 we took the vehicle in to have the sir coil replaced, we picked it up on 4/11/2014. On 4/12/2014 less than half a mile from our house the power steering went out. We brought the car back home and parked it until we could take it back to the dealership who replaced the sir coil. On 4/15/2014 while driving the car to the dealership the power steering went out 3 times, the first time we were pulling out into traffic on a busy road and almost caused an accident when it went out in mid turn. The dealership says that the work they did replacing the sir coil would not have caused the power steering problem that it now has.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch recall notice and repairs. *smd in september 2008, the ses light illuminated. The dealer replaced the ignition coil. In june 2011, the ignition switch was replaced. In may 2012, the ignition switch was sticking, and the consumer was unable to remove the key, the ignition switch and tumbler were replaced.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd according to the invoice, the vehicle would not start. The technician found a blown amp ignition fuse, bare wires at the ignition switch and the ignition was internally shorted out.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to air bag malfunction and faulty ignition problems. *smd the consumer stated he was involved in an accident, a couple of years ago, and the air bags did not deploy. He also has paperwork for the ignition problems he experienced.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall. *smd the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle would not start. On 3 occasions, the vehicle shut down while driving in may 2013, the consumer was locked inside the vehicle due to know electrical power. The ignition was replaced and the black box was re-booted. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.
My daughter was driving to work through a wintry mix precipitation when she lost control, was turned to the right into a guardrail, which heavily damaged the front end and caused her to spin coming to a stop on the road. The damage seems like it should have caused airbag deployment, but the airbag did not, and she struck her head on the steering wheel. She felt as though she hit a patch of slush that pushed her to the right. The vehicle is a total loss and in custody of my insurer. The following day I received in the mail the gm recall 14063 (14v‑047). My concern is that is failure of the ignition switch, causing the engine to stop turning and the airbag to disable could have caused the loss of control, and the subsequent minor neck injury, and the total loss of an otherwise sound vehicle. My insurer was given the recall information and after review decided I should move forward with a claim against the manufacturer, and this avenue is detailed on page two of my recall mailing. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and blinking. The engine was turned off but after restarting the vehicle, the warning light continued to illuminate and blink. The failure recurred with or without a passenger seated in the passenger's seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,106.
We bought our 2005 saturn ion used sept. 4, 2012,(87,812) before even could take off lot they had to install an ignition cylinder and cut new key, and the throttle was stuck could press all the way to floor, and would only get up to about 20mph. This was also fixed. (or so we thought). Since our purchase, we still have trouble with the key getting stuck, it not turning off with car still running, or the car won't start, it happens so much that our daughter who drives it just figures that's they way it's suppose to be, because when take back to dealer either it won't do it for them or doesn't do it for a month or so. Now the warranty has ran out so if it happens again they told us we had to take care of, well it happened again today, she parked would not shut off, called dealership, they can't do anything because gm hasn't given them recall yet! Was in accident on jan. 2, 2014 front end air bags did not deploy! Not sure why not!!! This july was coming home and driving down road car just shut off while driving about 30mph and had to manually try to get car off road without hurting car or anyone else's car, after sometime got car to start again and got it home, called dealership their response if happens again bring it in. And still to this date sometimes her throttle will stick, as a parent I'm holding my breath every time she leaves our drive in this vehicle. Please help soon.
My husband was driving my 05 saturn ion 2 quad coupe home from work on the interstate.traffic stopped , came to complete stop vehicle behind did not brake and rear ended my vehicle at roughly 50+ MPH causing him to hit another vehicle in turn causing a 6 vehicle accident. The air bags did not deploy causing his head to hit the steering wheel and the driver seat broke in half with him in it landing on the back seat.
Travelling on 580eb in traffic. Came to a stop, vehicle behind me did not. He was travelling at approx 50mph and demolished my vehicle. My air bags did not deploy and the driver seat bent back to fully reclined position. I sustained neck and upper back injuries.
No airbags came out of a inback on passenger door or anywhere in the car.
My girlfriend and I were in an automile accident by hitting a deer head on then losing control of the vehicle and hitting and embankment head on. We hit the embankment so hard that the 2005 saturn ion bounced back off and ended up in the middle of the road. The airbags never deployed and the seat belt never caught resulting my girlfriend to be injured by the steering wheel with lacerations to her chin and her teeth went through the back of her lip and also neck and back injuries from the hard impact. The insurance company totaled the car because of the front frame and underneath damage it cause. She hit so hard that the whole front end was pushed into the motor and the motor was pushed back into the firewall.
I was rear ended and shoved into a pickup on 03/23/09 in my 2005 saturn ion and air bag did not deploy, seat broke and went all the way back.
Malfunctioning airbags. The airbag of our 2005 saturn ion 3 coupe did not deploy during a serious accident. The front of the vehicle was crushed and it slidon its side. By miracle, the driver was not killed, or seriously injured.
I hit the rear of a truck hard enough that my radiator was crushed against my engine block. However, the airbags in my car did not deploy at all. I know I had to have hit the truck in front of me somewhere between 20 and 50 MPH. We are still waiting to hear back from our doctor to see if my wife and I are ok, and I have not had my car repaired yet for I am still waiting for the car insurance company. If this is normal I would like to know at what point were the airbags in a 2005 saturn ion type 1 suppose to deploy in a front end collision.
I was involved in a front end collision which resulted in a total loss of my vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. (the engine was pushed back approximately 4 inches.) while I was wearing the safety belt, I sustained injuries to my head, chest, and knees.
Dt*: the contact stated that the front driver air bag did not deploy during a frontal impact which occurred while driving 45 MPH. There was pre-impact braking and the seat belt was worn. The airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the crash. The driver did not suffer any injuries.
Air bag did not deploy.
I was in a front end collision on 10-7-2005 . The other driver was driving a ford pick--up truck f-150 ranger. None of my airbags deployed. The truck drivers driver and passenger side air bags deployed. My saturn was a total loss. The VIN # is as follows: [xxx]. I am concerned about the ion airbag safety . My daughter has a 2005 ion coupe. Please investigate this matter and inform me of results. Thank you, [xxx]. *nm updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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