2006 Saturn Ion body problems

24 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,500. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 24
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 72,500
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body
9
Body: door
6
Body: trunk lid
2
Body: roof and pillars
1
Body: hood
1
Body: bumpers
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Saturn Ion body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Saturn Ion owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Body · 61,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the bar fractured that held the trunk open. As a result, the trunk lid struck the contact in the head and right hand twice. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 80,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the vehicle was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition switch, a beeping sound was heard. The contact had to close the doors in order for the beeping sound to stop. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock with the remote. The contact had to manually lock the driver's side door. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer (o'rielly chevrolet inc., 6160 e broadway blvd, tucson, az 85711) was contacted and stated that the contact had to pay to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑553‑6000 and stated that they could not do anything. The contact was advised to call the federal safety agency. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Body · 170,000 miles · AL

Door would not open from the inside, or the outside. Almost impossible for a person with chf and knee issues to exit. Not to mention, if there was an accident.

Filed Nov 11, 2016 · Body · 87,000 miles · MN

The drivers door will not open. Appears the latch is broken

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Body · 81,000 miles · AZ

A lowes box truck hit my passenger side and took out the mirror and front panels. I'm getting really disgusted with gm. They owe me 696.00 for my ignition switch I had to replace long before they decided to recall anything. I just want my money back. Thank you.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 127,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to open or shut and all the power windows failed to operate. The dealer was not able to open the driver side door and could not continue servicing the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Body · 96,200 miles · TX

Trim panel designed to cover window frame on front doors of the coupe body style flew off at highway speeds with no warning. Panel struck vehicle in the next lane. Have since discovered the same trim on the other side is also loose. Photo of where the missing piece attaches is available at http://I.imgur.com/c5abklcl.jpg - this piece is large enough to easily break a windshield or cause injury to a pedestrian if it comes off at highway speeds.

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 64,000 miles · NY · crash

I was driving home early one morning and my ignition had shut off like it had many times before this time the weather conditions being snowy and slushy caused me to get stuck and the vehicle was yanked into the ditch. I had called the claims number after my car had sat at the dealership for about 2 months maybe longer and they told me since the claim was not filed as of the recall came out they are not responsible for it. There is nothing that gm can do they will not refund me for the money to replace my radiator, condenser, and cooling fan that I needed repaired at that time to make my vehicle run. I did not have money at the time to fix the cosmetic damage in the fender and the bumper so that is still broken. The claims department advised me since it was so long after the acident they could not check the vehicles records to see if the vehicle had actually shut off. Now the reason my car is sitting at the dealer ship is because this time my car was stuck running the key is in the on position and couldnt be turned off. I would like some action to be taken or someone to contact me in order to get this taken care of.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Body · 134,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the front driver side door was unlocked but the door could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the locking mechanism was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Body · 118,000 miles · TN

I have a 2006 saturn ion, and I know 5 other people with one as well, and every single one has had to seal their moon roofs. Have there been other complaints about this issue?

Questions about the 2006 Saturn Ion body

Does the 2006 Saturn Ion have body problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the body of the 2006 Saturn Ion, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Saturn Ion body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Saturn Ion body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Saturn Ion have the most body problems?

The Saturn Ion model years with the most body complaints are 2006 (24 complaints), 2003 (19 complaints) and 2004 (16 complaints).