My 2007 Saturn Ion recently started leaking drops of gasoline near the driver side rear tire. It is either an issue with the fuel line or the tank. It has not been inspected by the dealership yet. I get a gas cap warning message, but I'm not sure if it is related.
2007 Saturn Ion fuel system problems
208 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 208
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump20
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saturn Ion fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Saturn Ion fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V459000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, california, florida, nevada and texas. The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee and texas and model year 2007 vehicles registered in: alabama, arkansas, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina and tennessee. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V419000 · Recall details
What 2007 Saturn Ion owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact's parents own a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was started or turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's father inspected the vehicle but could not find a fuel leak. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact then noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Gas smell when driving and while parked. Mechanic lifted car and saw gas on the top of gas tank, car starting to stall during initial start up.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while he was attempting to start the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he began to smell a fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle and also saw a fuel leak between the rear tires. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel system, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
I bought this car recently when I filled the gas tank I noticed gas leaking where thee fill tube connects to the gas tank.
My gas tank is leaking a good amount of gas and is dripping all over my exhaust. Major fire risk and also my wiring has been all messed up. When my brights are on, my speakers make an unbearable screaming noise and I saw that this was an issue for many saturn ion users. There was a recall on this car for the same gas tank/pump issue years ago. Can I get this issue fixed free of charge or has the recall expired?
It loses alot of gas it leaks all under car and its strong smellimg fire hazard.it does not leak if car is off only when its running.driving down 75 the under carriage of car soaking wet
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the fuel line was rusted through in two areas. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the main fuel line and the fuel vapor line to canister rusted through and there were holes on the fuel lines. The contact stated that the mechanic replaced fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately was 53,951. *ln *js*dt*dt*jb
My cars fuel lines are leaking all over the place while vehicle is running
Questions about the 2007 Saturn Ion fuel system
Does the 2007 Saturn Ion have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 208 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Saturn Ion, 24% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Saturn Ion fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Saturn Ion fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 12V459000, 09V419000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saturn Ion have the most fuel system problems?
The Saturn Ion model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (238 complaints), 2007 (208 complaints) and 2004 (52 complaints).
Other 2007 Saturn Ion problems
Steering 408Electrical 215Airbags 65Engine 43Transmission 19Suspension 17Acceleration 16Brakes 12Driver assistance 11Seat belts 9Body 6Tires 6Locks 5Visibility 4Lights 3Wheels 1
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