When I put the car in park the key dosent want to come out theres something wrong with the ignition. And the red air bag dosent shut off from the dashboard it stays red.
2007 Saturn Ion airbags problems
65 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,000. 23 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 67,000
- crashes
- 23
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal2
At what mileage
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Saturn Ion airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Saturn Ion airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
What 2007 Saturn Ion owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving, an unusual tapping noise was heard under the dashboard. The contact also mentioned that the front passenger seat air bag warning indicator flickered on and off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact did not recieve any recall notifications, but stated that the vehicle was experiencing failures related to the recall campaigns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repairs. The results were not disclosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
In january 2016 while driving on highway to work I had bear to the right at an intersection from 1-90 to 1-76, wheels/steering locked or something and I ended up spinning off roadway. Hit division embankment crashing front end and my air bags never deployed. Traction in the car I later found out was not engaging when it should have been. Now car's traction does not work if it ever really did. I have been in touch with gm complaints department and now I have been assigned a case number but this is about recalls on y vehicle that I do not know they really are because saturn wants me to pay to get this information. I asked why but did not get an answer. Only was told that recalls are VIN specific and I needed to go to https://www.vincheckpro.com/VIN-register. Now my vehicle has a control board that is going haywire literally. Guages blinking on and off, speedometer acting like a windshield wiper, oil light, brake light, airbag symbol, battery symbol, radio blinking in and out randomly. Fuel and temp guages not moving at all. Key sticks and car won't turn completely off at times. Chimes wont stop and more.
Airbag light comes on all the time when I'm driving, off then come back on, happens on streets and highways, just comes on and off all the time
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. In october of 2016, while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was suddenly depressed. However, the contact crashed into the rear of a vehicle and, in turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The local dealer was not contacted to diagnose and repair the air bag failure. The failure mileage was unknown. In december of 2017, while driving at unknown speeds, a pick-up truck crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the right knee, which required medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto body mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 43,000. Additionally, while driving, the steering seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local gmc dealer in bakersfield, california where it was diagnosed that the locking system and ignition key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the contact and passenger required medical attention for head injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis of the air bag deployment failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Received recall notice about 3 years ago regarding fuel tank. However, it specified certain states of origin. I disregarded notice since I was not residing in one of those states. My car periodically smells of gas, my check engine light and low performance light goes on/off and my mechanic suggested recall. My suspension issues have required replacement of bearing and sway bar on more than one occasion. My passenger airbag light stays on all the time and dings as a reminder every time I start my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. The contact also stated that the temperature gauge did not move and that the air conditioner did not work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the temperature gauge failure was an electrical failure that needed to be remedied. The technician referred the contact to a dealer to diagnose the air bag failure. The failures were not remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The failure started after the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Questions about the 2007 Saturn Ion airbags
Does the 2007 Saturn Ion have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 65 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Saturn Ion, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Saturn Ion airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Saturn Ion airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saturn Ion have bad airbags?
The Saturn Ion model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (65 complaints), 2006 (61 complaints) and 2004 (52 complaints).
Other 2007 Saturn Ion problems
Steering 408Electrical 215Fuel system 208Engine 43Transmission 19Suspension 17Acceleration 16Brakes 12Driver assistance 11Seat belts 9Body 6Tires 6Locks 5Visibility 4Lights 3Wheels 1
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