2005 Saturn Ion: engine failure

Filed May 22, 2018 · Steering · 207,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving out of a parking space at a low speed, the steering wheel seized and was unable to turn in any direction. After the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (maritime chevrolet, 985 post road, fairfield, ct 06824) and the technician stated that there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist because the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 207,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NC

Engine failed at 125,000 miles. Engine specialist determined cylinder #4 oil starvation as the cause. Oil change intervals have always been approximately 7500 miles. Engine stalled out and would not crank to restart. Engine will need to be replaced. Cost: approximately $4,000.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Steering · 115,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled as the power steering seized and caused the contact to crash into a concrete street divider. The contact sustained back injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that during the crash, the radiator and condenser were damaged and both were replaced by the mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified in reference to the defect. The failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 97,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed. When the key was inserted into the ignition, the steering wheel seized and the engine failed to start. The failure was experienced numerous times. The dealer replaced the key code however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000. Kmj

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Steering · 48,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the power steering motor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number: ea11014 (steering:electric power assist system), that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed May 27, 2008 · Electrical · 45,199 miles · MO

Tl*the contact's mother owns a 2005 saturn ion. After driving the vehicle, the gear was placed into park, but the vehicle would not shut off. The vehicle would not shift out of park and the contact had to remove ignition fuses to shut off the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. The current and failure mileages were 45,199. Updated 06/25/08 *bf the ignition lock cylinder was seized inside the housing. Updated 06/26/08

Filed Sep 8, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 5 miles · CA

I bought the car brand new, drove one mile off the lot, the engine stopped and would not start. It was towed the next morning to the dealer and they replaced the engine control module. At 15,400 miles the car again would not start, they replaced the ignition switch. At 16,000 miles the chime for the ignition would not turn off and the ignition housing was replaced. At 19,500 miles I complained that the car would start and immediately turn off again, the dealer said nothing was wrong. The next day the ignition would not turn off and the key was stuck. They replaced the ignition housing again. At 22,300 miles I complained that the key was sticking in the ignition, the dealer said nothing was wrong. About 6 months later (last weekend before leaving to go out of town) at 27,200 miles the ignition would not turn off and the key was stuck again. The ignition housing was replaced for the third time! I contacted the manufacturer and was only offered a one year extension on the warranty. What good will an extended warranty do for a car that you can't trust to drive because you never know whether it will start or turn off when you need it to!!! I will never buy another saturn again!!!!!

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · OK

Dt: the contact bought a 2005 saturn ion on 12-10-04. The first 50 miles he had to take it back to dealer because the cruise control was not working. The dealer fixed the cruise control under warranty. The dealer had to get a new computer program for the car. Since then he had to take vehicle to dealer five times because the car sputtered and died sporadically. The last two times was on 9-26-05 and on 9-30-05, and on 9-26-05 the dealer replaced the automatic transmission body control, TCM, and power train module. Repaired all wiring and connectors. During test drive, the service light was still on. He believed the dealer reset the service engine light. The contact picked up the car on 9-29-05, and on 9-30-05 the check engine light was still on. The dealership replaced the engine wiring harness at that time. The contact picked up the car on 10-03-05. He has only driven the car once sine then and the check engine light has not yet come back on. The contact has talked to a field representative from saturn several times, and he told him to got to the ok dmv.