2006 Saturn Ion acceleration problems

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Steering · 200,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 45 MPH, a clicking noise was heard and the steering wheel seized, the speedometer gauges fluctuated, and the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later driven to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Acceleration · 170,000 miles · NC

The accelerator got stuck while my daughter was driving on the highway and almost got into an accident!!! It will cost over $700.00 to get this problem fixed and we do not have that kind of money!!!

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,000 miles · PA

I was leaving a local grocery store, started my car and proceeded to drive out of the parking lot to the main road, route 611, a fairly busy thoroughfare. As I turned right and attempted to accelerate, the check engine light came on as well as the 'reduced engine power light'. Despite pressing on the the gas pedal to accelerate safely into the flow of traffic (around 40 MPH), my car would not accelerate past 10 miles per hour. I am so very lucky that I was not in an accident. I followed the instruction in the saturn ion manual which says to turn off the car and the error should clear itself after 10 minutes. I did this and the 'reduced engine power light' went out but not the check engine light. I took the car immediately to my local mechanic who ran a inconclusive diagnostic test. They cleared the check engine light and the car ran fine until yesterday, 4 weeks after the first instance. While I was driving my children home from the dentist, in the flow of traffic, at close to 40 MPH, the dash board chimed, check engine light and 'reduced engine power light' lit up and immediately my car would not accelerate over 10 miles per hour. Luckily, we were very close to home, and were not in an accident. Again, I let the car rest, and 12 hours later started the car, both lights cleared themselves. Within in 5 miles of driving to the gym from my home, while driving in the flow of traffic, this issue happened again. This reduced power issue should be a recall. One simple online search shows there are thousands of gm/saturn cars with this very dangerous issue. Among so many other manufacturer safety issues! This car has had 3 other recalls, one of which my local gm dealer has failed over 3 times to fix. I have to manually put my finger into the steering column to release the ignition key. Hold gm accountable and please make this issue a recall

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 88,687 miles · SC

Just entered onto a highway and suddenly could not accelerate. When hitting the gas pedal, car would not accelerate. The car was in drive and had been moving for 10 minutes prior with no issues. No prior issues before this. Pulled off the side of the highway and turned off car. When turned on again, would not crank. Lights worked fine but car just wouldn't turn on. Mechanic is not sure why car won't start still.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 108,000 miles · WA

Manual transmission vehicle. Was accelerating onto the highway and merging into fast moving traffic (approximately 60-70 MPH traffic). I shifted into 5th gear and then depressed the accelerator pedal all the way to gain enough speed to safely merge leftward. When I lifted my foot away from the pedal it stayed fully depressed (fully accelerating). I hit the brakes moderately, and it was still accelerating, then I hit the brakes harder to decrease my speed (from 70+ down to 60) as I shifted into neutral. I kicked down hard on the accelerator and it released back to the default position.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 3,200 miles · FL

Lost power/control while driving, felt like the bottom of the car was falling out, upon repair was informed a bad ignition coil.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 20,000 miles · TX

I first bought my 2006 saturn ion in march of 2013. Three days later I notice that when I would get on the highway my car would sway extremely bad. Our hwy speed is 75. Going 70mph was too much and it would sway a lot. Mind you I was pregnant at the time. The car spun out as I was exiting the highway. I was terrified because cars were right behind me. Thank god I got out of the way before I got hit. You can understand how upset I was due to the fact that I was 4months pregnant at the time. Since then my husband has spun out 5 times driving our car. We've taking it to the mechanics multiple times and they don't even know what to do with it. Our wheel alignments are fine. Also, our key gets stuck in the ignition a lot upon turning it off. So we have to use the button which is in the steering wheel just to get them out. Also, lately the car picks and chooses when it wants to accelerate. Lately I can floor it and the car will still be going 30mph. Also, lately when we go to turn on the car, it takes awhile and makes a sound as if the battery is dead, but then it soon comes on. I have had nothing but problems with this car from the start. I thought this was a good buy, but everyday I regret it and I fear for me, my husband, and my child's safety. Please do something about this issue. Matter of fact just take our cars. We don't need them fixed. Just take them please!

Filed May 25, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 108,244 miles · OK

I was driving the 2006 saturn ion in my neighborhood. I reached the intersection at the end of my street and came to a stop/yield. As I took my foot off the brake to shift to the gas and began steering to turn left, the engine suddenly turned off. The battery light on the dash appeared. I was able to put the car in park, turn off the vehicle, and restart it. I returned home instead of continuing my trip. My vehicle is affected by the recall with campaign id number 14v‑047. I had removed all additional keys from my keyring as recommended in the three recall letters I received, but I still believe that this issue was related to the issue the ignition switch. I have chosen to file this complaint because one of the letters I received from [xxx]of gm asserted that the vehicle was safe to drive as long as there were no additional keys on the keyring. A link to the letter in question is: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm454782/rcorrd-14v047-1697.pdf information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 20, 2014 · Acceleration · 115,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a curb. The contact indicated that the front driver, the front passenger, and the rear passenger sustained neck injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Dr

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · FL · crash

2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration recall notice and requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated when she got in the left turn lane to make a turn, all of a sudden the vehicle took off without applying the gas. Her foot was on the brake and the engine began to race at a high speed. The incident occurred a second time, while at a 4-way stop sign, the engine began racing, with her foot on the brake. The vehicle cut off and the dashboard went black. The third time, it happened, she was pulling into a parking space, and the engine began to race at a high speed, she was unable to stop the vehicle, and eventually she crashed into a wall.