2007 Saturn Ion: engine failure

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Steering · 121,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 43,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 196,000 miles · VA

Entire fuel line from gas tank to engine needs to be replaced due to corrosion/rust. Gas is leaking near rear drivers side rear tire from fuel line. Material used for gas line should be non corrosion. My vehicle had fuel tank module recall done 12 months ago and now fuel lines need to be replaced. Fuel lines should never corrode since it may lead to fire.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Steering · 55,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving at low speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 76,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Steering · 50,900 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While in park, the steering wheel seized and a power steering warning message was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,900.

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Steering · 4,046 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While reversing out of the garage, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,046.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Steering · 146,000 miles · IL

The intermediate steering shaft seized resulting in loss of electronic assisted steering and failure of steering wheel to return to center. This is the same issue that has was recalled in the chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 of the same model years which use identical parts, but the saturn ion was inexplicably excluded from the recall.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Steering · 97,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power steering seized. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included on the campaign. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Steering · 134,760 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,760.

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Steering · 89,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering suspension and the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Steering · 78,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 03/10/15*lj updated 9/11/2017