I inherited the car from my mother the car has a problem with the fuel system we had it fixed but the same codes are poping up
2007 Saturn Ion electrical complaints
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Randomly unable to remove ignition key after trying to shut it off.
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.
When I turn the vehicle off, the key sometimes will not come out of the ignition. I have to keep turning the car on and off. Sometimes I have to move the steering wheel up and down. It will finally come out. I am noticing it happening more often though. Need to have it fixed because this is my teen sons first car. Not sure he will know exactly what to do if out alone with it.
Won't start don't want to trun over
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.
Key ge5s stuck in the ignition and won't come out. In addition, key can come out and the vehicleb will still be running in the running position
Throttle body position sensor again and again causes major loss of power and sometimes results in stalling out in seconds
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
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 owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to eject from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to davis moore chevrolet (11220 w kellogg, wichita, ks 67209), but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,153.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact engaged the clutch to start the vehicle and all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Poorly designed sunroof drainage system (specifically drain nipple at end of tubing) causing severe leaks to inside cab along driver and passenger front doors and floor. Water damage to power windows, locks, mirrors. Water damage to ip to body harness connector under front driver side kick plate causing computer to produce false check engine codes related to app and forcing engine into reduced power mode at high speeds creating possibility for accidents.
Have been having electrical problems with my 2007 saturn ion for several months. The radio will turn on and off by itself and it's display panel flashes all kinds of patterns, can't usually tell if it's on or off, since the flashing occurs either way. The windows will quit working but after turning my car off and on repeatedly, they will work again. Today the power steering went out while I was backing out of a parking spot and I couldn't turn the wheel. After pulling back into the spot and turning the car off and on, the problem went away and I drove home. I told my dad what it did and he said my sister had the same problem with her saturn vue and she had to have her body module (?) replaced. He said hers got to the point that the lights would turn off and on and sometimes she wasn't able to start her car. There was a recall on my saturn ion's steering column and they replaced it and had to put in a new ignition along with new keys. I know my car is older, but since my sister's saturn vue had the same odd electrical take overs, it may be too common of a problem. Thank you for your attention and have a good day. 😊
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by a dealer (horne motors of show low, 1‑888‑522‑8962, 1700 s white mountain rd, show low, az 85901) for a manufacturer recall concerning the electrical system. The recall remedy caused a failure and no solution pertaining to the ignition switch, which also affected the steering. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, steering column, and ignition. The dealer also provided two keys that were to be reprogrammed; however, they failed to lock and unlock the doors. The contact had to use the key fob. In addition, the steering wheel locked when making a left turn and the vehicle stalled several times intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by three locksmiths. One of the locksmiths stated that the steering column was loosely connected. The vehicle was also serviced by (molle chevrolet, (816) 229-8800) who stated that there was no warranty and recall to provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown ignition recall. As a part of the repair, a new ignition key was provided. After the repair, the contact was still able to use the old ignition key, but continued to use the replacement key instead. The vehicle began experiencing a failure with the new ignition key as it would not eject from the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. The failure caused the vehicle's battery to die and the vehicle to become inoperable. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 384,027.
Temp gage stopped working along with air condition cooling, replaced sending unit to working vehicle and unit works, early on the trouble shooting worked once in a while, if removed from unit and placed backed, now does not work at all. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key would fail to release from the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. The contact also stated that sometimes when clicking the door lock switch on and off, when straightening the steering wheel or depressing the brake pedal, the key would release from the ignition switch. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,368.
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.
Saturn ion 2007 recall the other day I got an alert on the display of my car that stated "pwr strg" I was on the expressway and almost got into an accident that could have killed my 3 young children and myself. We were terrified. I was able to get on the shoulder of the highway by forcing the stirring wheel to turn. I then looked under the hood to see if I had a leak of power stirring fluid but to my surprise did not find anywhere that would indicate such a thing. When I turned the car back on to see what could be the problem the msg was gone. I was able to drive the car home but before I got home the msg came back on and I had to repeat it almost getting into a second car accident. I immediately did research on what could be the problem once I got safely home and found out that gm had recalled the "power steering electric motor assist" due to others having the same problem. When I called gm to get assistance they told me that they would not cover the charges due to the previous owner getting the replacement of the same part back in 2014. I disagree with the decision that I should be responsible for replacing and paying for the part that has been recalled for the exact same reason. Power steering going out for no reason at all and then returning once I start the car back up. I believe they placed another defective steering motor in the car and my families safely should not be compromised for this over sight. I cannot afford to replace it and should not have to since it is not something different that is wrong but the same exact thing. I would like to know my rights on this issue and if they are still liable for replacing this part or am I.
Vehicle will not turn over to start, all other functions work( radio, lights, etc.) upon inspection of vehicle I was told that there is a recall on the ignition switch again! The only way to get the car restarted is to jump it. A toyota dealership told me to get this resolved again, so I am writing this to get it fixed once and for all. I love my saturn and would like to know can I take it immediately to a gm dealer.
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.
Had ignition recall done, now key gets stuck in ignition so car can not be turned to off position or remove key. This never happened before recall was done. Have seen many similar complaints about this issue with this model saturn. This should' be a recall item by gmc as it is obviously installing faulty parts. I believe this item could possibly cause a fire hazard. When I talked to the gmc dealer I was told since the recall had already been done. (even tho with faulty parts) it would cost $110.00 just to check it out and then a couple hundred more to fix the problem they caused when doing the recall
Complaints involving automatic power gear shift not working properly. Not able to engage the gear shift in order to be able to get the key out of ignition. Have to keep on starting and shifting in order to be able to disengaged the key out. Can no longer drive the car because afraid won't be able to get the key out of ignition. This all started after we had a recall on ignition which was replaced. There is a recall on this issue but for some reason this VIN# was not included in the recall. This is an issue on the same model, year, car with different VIN#. I would appreciate it if you would into this situation for which I'm pretty sure there should be a recall on this VIN# also. I had to call a lock smith one time because I wasn't able to get the key out off ignition since then haven't driven the car. This happens after I've been driving and then I go to park it and not able to take key out of ignition because the gear shift isn't working properly.
Power steering goes in and out very dangerous to drive or control ignition switch repaired this is just as dangerous models pontiac g and chevy cobalts have same power steering module and were recalled not saturn models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key would not release from the ignition cylinder until after numerous attempts. The failure occurred one week after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Ever since I purchased this vehicle in october I've been having trouble & its only january I've had a fuel leak and had to replace it I've had bad struts had to replace it bad alternator replaced it bad battery replaced it bad brakes & rotors & I replaced it. It's just a horrible car and I wish I had spent my money else where is it possible that I trade in this car for something the same value I am very unsatisfied with this car.
I have to have the electrical computer replaced - the car drops to 1st gear and doesn't move up, the door locks lock then unlock and continue to do that, the engine light comes on, the power steering alarm comes on (but I don't lose power steering) and the speedometer stops working! This happens while driving with no notice except the door locks start first them the other issues happen simultaneously.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving 35 MPH and attempting to avoid a vehicle that was stopped in the roadway, the ignition key became jarred and moved to the off position, which caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The contact attempted to switch lanes; however, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed to function when the pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the rear of the parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no police report filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, shoulder, and lower back that required medical attention. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Within 2 months of having the first recall on the ignition switch repaired the airbag light on the dashboard will illuminate at random times. Some times it will stay on after starting the car and turning off at some point into the drive, or it will illuminate while driving, stay illuminated for a period of time and then shut off. Had the second recall that still impacted the key being able to be removed which required the gear shift to be replaced less than a year after the ignition switch was replaced. Since the second repair the air bag light illuminates more frequently. See many others have had the same issue since have the repairs completed. The air bag light never illuminate prior to recalls being repairs.
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