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2005 Saturn Ion fuel system problems
27 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: fuel gauge system2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saturn Ion fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Saturn Ion fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Saturn Ion owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When pressing the gas pedal 2/3 of the way down the pedal got stuck causing the engine to rev high while driving forward. I had to put the car in neutral, shut the engine off and manually get the gas pedal unstuck by reaching down to the floor and pulling the pedal upwards with my hands. Also I had no floor mats in my car for the pedal to get stuck on. This has happened on multiple occasions.
Vehicle was stationary when problem occurred. Fuel intake and return lines in front of the rear drivers side wheel flaking badly and rusted through, about an 8 inch section of line was flaking and rusted through. Fuel line was rubbed when putting on new oem exhast and broke through the lines. Gas was leaking bad enough that it was deemed not safe to drive as these lines are about 5 inches away from the exhaust.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact believed the failure was relevant to the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not provided.
College aged daughter owns and drives a 2005 saturn ion with approximately 115,000 miles. We noticed a wet spots on the ground on the drivers side near the rear passenger door when car is stationary (parked) but never detected an odor. Took vehicle to nissan dealership in maryland since we were unaware that gm owns saturn. However, we were told by nissan that fuel lines need to be replaced because the vehicle is leaking gasoline and repairs should be done immediately because it is both unsafe and dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, he noticed an abnormal fuel odor without warning. In addition, once the contact reached his destination he observed fuel leaking out from under the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2005 saturn ion. Each time the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed oil spots on the ground. Upon further inspection, the contacted husband noticed that the fuel line was cracked and leaked fuel in the front of the rear driver?s side wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was concerned that the fuel leakage could cause a fire. The contact called the dealer (guy's buick gems, 1316 n mildred st, ransom, wv 25438 304‑725‑3448) and was informed that there no recalls were on the vehicle. The dealer was unable to schedule an appointment and stated that they would call the contact back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
As soon as you turn the key on the fuel pump starts pumping fuel out over the left rear wheel with out starting the car.I have read that the 2006 and up saturns have a recall on the fuel pumps but not the 2005 why. Will they recall the 2005 models in the future.
While traveling on highway, I stopped and filled up gasoline and I noticed a continuing strong gas smell in car. Thought I spilled gas on myself but later upon inspection in my garage, I found gas dripping from plastic fuel line (under car, right behind driver's door). Due to danger, I immediately set up appointment with polar chevrolet, who decided the fuel line needed replacement. Cost was $623.44
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.
Questions about the 2005 Saturn Ion fuel system
Does the 2005 Saturn Ion have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Saturn Ion, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Saturn Ion fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Saturn Ion fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Saturn Ion have the most fuel system problems?
The Saturn Ion model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (238 complaints), 2007 (208 complaints) and 2004 (52 complaints).
Other 2005 Saturn Ion problems
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