2005 Saturn Ion: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · Steering · 120,000 miles · NY

"takata recall" I put my key in the ignition. The car stalled for a quick second then came on gully. As I reversed out of my driveway and went to make a slight left I noticed my steering wheel had locked up. I was able to slow turn the wheel as I had to manually steer. I pulled over and parked. This is not safe.

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 Jan 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 105,514 miles · IA

Noticed liquid dripping from driver side of car by rear wheel while car was parked in my parking stall. Took the car into dealership. Dealer confirmed fuel lines had rusted out. Fuel lines and fuel filter were replaced.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the power steering failed to operate once the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v153000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 124,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the key became stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 59,600 miles · CT

The gas pedal gets stuck while driving and the check engine light comes on. Car will not exceed 5 MPH even if the pedal is pushed to the floor. Car must be turned on and off 3 times for the pedal to go back to normal. Another incident is the car will stall when stopping at a light or stop sign. Turns back on with no problem. I have had all recalls performed.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, there was a clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle as the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Steering · 89,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · IN

Now I have another transmission leak that I have to get fixed again. Which I find ironic due to the fact that the transmission is sealed. Also my family and I are moving cross county the end of august 2014. Now speaking to my car dealer shop they were honest with me and said that the ignition switch would probably be fixed but not my power steering motor. Now with that being said in the past eight months my car has stalled three times stopping, or coming off an off ramp from an interstate. It has even not wanted to start in my driveway and its not because of the battery or anything like that. I just had to change my battery in january 2014 because the car was dead somehow it had power but it wouldn't start. Also my car has been trying to keep my key for a couple years and I have to fight with it to get it back. Now as of the last five months I have been able to take my key out with the car running. Which should not be happening.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 120 miles · AZ

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.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Engine · 165,000 miles · MS · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver made a sudden turn when the engine stalled and caused a loss of steering control. The driver then traveled down and crashed into an embankment. There were no injuries and a police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.