My wipers failed. I could hear the wiper motor running, but the transmission and linkage had failed. I took my car to a mechanic who fixed the issue, but it happened again about a year later. I can grab a wiper arm and manually move the wipers. Both wipers move when I move one arm. My mechanic said that the problem was with both the wiper linkage (which has a plastic piece that is prone to failure) and the wiper transmission failing.
The worst 2008 Saturn Ion problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Saturn Ion 153
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of...
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire...
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock...
What 2008 Saturn Ion owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns 2008 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in head on crash but the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 82,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver was attempting to close the front passenger's side window when the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver's side door control panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn ion. The contact noticed that the front windshield had cracked. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The current and failure mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
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Questions about the 2008 Saturn Ion
Is the 2008 Saturn Ion reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2008 Saturn Ion, fewer than a typical Ion model year.
What is the 2008 Saturn Ion year score?
The 2008 Saturn Ion scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Saturn Ion: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Saturn Ion?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Saturn Ion have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Saturn Ion have the most visibility problems?
The Saturn Ion model years with the most visibility complaints are 2003 (38 complaints), 2004 (20 complaints) and 2006 (14 complaints).
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