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2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and states no longer owns vehicle.the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. It was declared a loss, by his insurance company.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall.the consumer found it unacceptable that gm allowed the cover-up for so many years.
While trying to find a spot in a parking lot, i noticed that there was a van backing out and about to hid the car in front of me.i hit my horn to warn both drivers.when i hit the horn, the center saturn emblem went through the plastic air bag cover.the airbag module had to be relpaced.while this incadent did not cause any injuries, it conserns me that another emblem could fall into thee airbag module and create a flying object in a crash.
Letter from senator toomey on behalf of a constituent re gm recall ( attn: aubrey yanzito can be reached by email: [email protected], fax at 717-782-4920 or phone: 717-782-3951 or mail).the dealer informed the consumer, they wouldn't be able to replace the defective part until april 2014.the consumer wanted to know if gm was responsible for paying for a rental vehicle, until the vehicle could be fixed.
The air bags of the consumer's 2003 saturn ion 3 did not inflate during accident.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle crashed into a curb. The airbags did not deploy however, the contact was not injured. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.updated 10/2/14the consumer stated the driver received an injury to the head. The vehicle has not been fully repaired. Updated 3/6/2015
I don't feel safe in this vehicle, i have experience how dangerous it could be if the ignition switch does malfunction. I fear for my safety and my families safety the air bags does not work and there is electrical issues with the windows. I don't know why geico insurance didn't find this car not to be an safety issue?
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for previous repairs.
Driving on staight on the highway hit a bump in the road my car started spinning out of control steering wheel locked up which made my driver side crash into a cement wall, my airbags did not deploy even thought the car hit the wall so hard that it cracked my radiator, my car then shut off then turned back on
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems.the consumer began having problems with the ignition from the time, the vehicle was purchased. She took the vehicle to several dealers, but no was able to find a problem. Since, the recall was issued, the consumer is seeking reimbursement for the diagnostic fees.
I was in an headon collision in my 2003 saturn ion quad coupe (purchased 6/3/03) and the airbags did not deploy. I was traveling at 60mph (the highway speed limit is 65) when i hydroplanned off the highway from the center lane into the median guardrail.
The contact owned a 2003 saturn ion. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the knees, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact felt that the crash was related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted numerous times and they had no idea when the parts would be available for the repairs.the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. Contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving the vehicle at 100 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a concrete wall head on. The owner stated that neither the frontal nor side impact air bags deployed upon impact. The driver sustained severe injuries as a result. The owner has made contact with the dealership.
I purchased the car on 9/9/03, i was involved in an accident on 9/11/03 i rear ended a pickup truck.the damages to my car totaled $8400.00 and it was a dead-center hit to the front of my car bending both of the front frames and my airbags did not deploy.because there were no injuries sustained in the accident and because the accident was more then 50% my fault my lawyer has advised me that there are no legal ramifications that i need to take. What i would like to do is insure that the word is out there for consumers to be aware that this is potentially a serious problem and it should be addressed.i will be contacting the saturn dealership to insure they are aware of this problem.
Was driving on wet road approaching an intersection. Before entering the intersection the light turned green and traffic started moving. I slowed down to let the tuck in front of me pick up speed. As i approached a black pickup backed into traffic causing multiple cars to stop in front of me. I pushed on my breaks but could not stop causing me to strike the truck in front o me with the front of my car. Upon impact my air bag did not deploy and my head struck the steering wheel. I recently received the ignition recall notice, but the letter said parts were not available.
I was in a head-on collision in my 2003 saturn ion and the air bags did not deploy.the front of my car is crunched in and i have pictures of the accident.luckily, i was able to walk away from the accident unharmed, but if i hit the other car any harder i would have been seriously hurt!i called the saturn dealers here in syracuse and they did not seem very concerned at all with the idea of checking the safety devise that controls the air bags!what can be done?
Couple months ago i brought my can to gm because of the ignition switch recall. Last week i got a call from gm that my car was done and ready to be pick up. I noticed that the power of my car wasn't there, the passenger window was going down (when i dropped it off at gm it wouldn't go down), and my car charger wasn't working (when i dropped it off it the car was charging my phone same charger same phone). 2:00am today i hit a deer on my way to my parents house (im okay but don't know about the deer) but the air bags didn't deploy.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving an unknown speed, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The crash was so severe that the entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact was also involved in a second crash in which the air bags failed to deploy.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The current mileage was 132,000.
The contact owned a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, another vehicle in the opposite direction drove head first into his vehicle.the air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was filed at the scene. The contact and his son were treated for injuries at the scene and were transported to a local hospital. The contact was treated for chest, neck and back injuries. The contact 's son sustained injuries to his neck and his back. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent tow yard. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Went through a light, that must of changed colors, as i was underneath it and the other car got a good head start and hit me. Spinning me out and ended up on the sidewalk, with the utility pole underneath me. The other driver got cited, i w as taken to the hospital and had numerous tests taking.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that repairs was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts are not available. Contact had not experience a failure. The manufacturer has been contacted. Rg
The contact owns 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the key seized in the ignition and the battery had to be disconnected to shut the vehicle down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and issued new keys but the failure recurred. There was recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.
In early january my mother was involved in a serious car accident while driving a 2003 saturn iron. "i had no control over the car and it all happened so fast" my mother said. She hit a telephone pool then proceeded to roll down over a small hill and flipped, coming to a rest on a concrete divider. When responders arrived her ignition was off and the air bags did not deploy. She was hanging upside down for almost an hour until they were able to cut her out of the car. I have contacted gm and they confirmed that her car is part of the recent ignition switch recall. Please take the recall serious, it could save your l life, and others!
While driving at 30 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for faulty ignition recall repairs.the consumer stated upon returning to her vehicle, she discovered she was unable to use the remote, so she used the key, instead. She attempted to place the key inside the ignition and discovered the slot was not in the off position. The vehicle would not start due to the ignition not being in the off position and enabling her to pull the key out, as the battery was dead. It wasn't until january 7, 2014, she began experiencing problems again with the ignition, and the battery died again.after the vehicle was jump started, the consumer smelled gas. It was determined the rear fuel line had corroded, which formed holes and gas was pouring out the holes on both sides.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired per a recall. After the repairs, while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The recall specifics were unknown. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 10/19/16*lj
The contact owns 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled as the key was slightly touched by the contact.the vehicle was able to be restarted and the contact later discovered that the key could not be removed from the ignition.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the ignition switch and lock cylinder was replaced under the recall however, the failure was recurring even after the recall repairs.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Updated 6/17/14
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system ) however, the parts to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards torecall repairs completed and seeks reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated received notification of nhtsa campaign id 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system), however the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer informed that the part would not be available until two months. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On may 21st 2014 fidelity fleet and finance in portland or knowing sold me a 2003 saturn ion which is involved in the gm ignition recall.when asked if the vehicle was part of the recall the response was clearly represented as the car is not part of the recall and it was safe and mechanically sound. The dealership uses deceptive practices and sells unsafe vehicles including those linked to deaths and thousands of injuries.the dealership has also failed to register the vehicle in over 70 days since the purchase.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle flipped upside down. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the head and left leg, and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would suddenly malfunction making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. Also, the contact indicated that after the ignition switch was replaced due to the nhtsa recall campaign number 14e021000 (electrical) the air bag sensor light had illuminated and the horn would not operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000.
My horn stopped working.it never worked well, except from the button on the key holder.i complained to the dealer more than once when saturn was still in business.i was always told that my hands were notstrong enough to make the horn work.one service person even told me to try it by wrapping both hands around where the horn is located and pressing as hard as i could.i went to a gm dealer yesterday tofind out why the horn quit working altogether and also because there are times when the key will not come out of the ignition.i have replaced the ignition twice - once at my expense and once after the recall.gm will provide the cost of replacing the gear shift. According to the dealer that is why the key won't release from the ignition.however, they want $1,000 to fix the horn because they said it is part of the airbag so the airbag has to be replaced too.i have done some internet research and find that there are other saturn owners who have the horn problem and some have had accidents and the airbag did not deploy.this does not sound right to me.it sounds like there is more going on with the defects than just a faulty ignition.i am afraid to drive my car.i can't afford another car.i can't really afford the $1,000 but am really concerned about not having a working horn and am more concerned that the airbag might not deploy.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.updated 8/11/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.updated 08/20/2014
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall information. The consumer wanted to know what is the proper procedure for getting the recall taken care of.
I crashed into the side of another car head-on in my saturn in (2003). The front of my car was completely destroyed up to the windshield, yet the airbags did not activate. It was crushed so bad that the insurance co. Totalled my car,yet with a wreck so bad the airbags did not activate??
I was the driver of a 2003 saturn ion 2 involved in a front end collision with a parked vehicle, and the airbags did not deploy. We did have seat belts on. The approximate speed was 30-35 mph. None of the injuries to the occupants were serious. *la
I hit another car in its left side hard, it smashed my front end completly to the windshield, the front of my car was smashed so badly that it was totalled by the insurance co. Yet no air bags was activated.
After rear ending anothervehicle at45 mph front air bags did not deploy.consumer sustained minor injuries.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
After crash airbags did not deploy.
My daughter (17 years old) had an accident four days ago.she hit a tree - head on going somewhere around 40 mph.neither air bag deployed. Emergency personnel - again - were in a state of shock and awe.this is our fourth (4th) gm vehicle involved in a "total loss" accident where the air bags did not deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a collision and the airbags did not deploy.the vehicle was totaled. Dealer notified.
I have not been in an accident but my airbag light continues to come on while i am driving. I called the dealership and they stated that if the light was on and i happen to be in an accident, my airbag would not deploy. I have taken my car to the dealership 2 times and they can never seem to find a problem. This light has been doing this for about 2 months now. I even called saturn and they have my complaint on file.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light intermittently illuminates.the vehicle has not been in an accident.the dealership was alerted and the clock spring was replaced however this did not correct the problem.the vehicle was inspected by a technician who determined the contact's daughter must have damaged the module.the contact explained the module was not damaged.the manufacturer has been alerted and agreed with the technician's analysis.
Saturn ion contained side and front air bags, and neither deployed upon impact.*sc(lawyer iliana ruiz representing marcial garcia, consumer) when the consumers vehicle was struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign,the consumer spun around 180 degrees and ended up striking a fence.
Was driving on wet road approaching an intersection. Before entering the intersection the light turned green and traffic started moving. I slowed down to let the tuck in front of me pick up speed. As i approached a black pickup backed into traffic causing multiple cars to stop in front of me. I pushed on my breaks but could not stop causing me to strike the truck in front o me with the front of my car. Upon impact my air bag did not deploy and my head struck the steering wheel. I recently received the ignition recall notice, but the letter said parts were not available.
The contact owns 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the key seized in the ignition and the battery had to be disconnected to shut the vehicle down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and issued new keys but the failure recurred. There was recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While the vehicle was parked and cold, it failed to start. The contact had to wait approximately 15 minutes for the vehicle to start. The failure only occurred when the vehicle was cold. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete starter switch recall.
2003 saturn ion, this is the second ignition switch to be replaced in this car. On this occasion the key will not release from the switch. This appears to be a major problem with saturns..why no recall?
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and states no longer owns vehicle.the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. It was declared a loss, by his insurance company.
My 2003 saturn ion will not start in cold weather.it just makes a clicking noise.i have had a new ignition installed last year for a lot of money last year.this fixed the problem for the rest of the winter, but as soon as it got cold this winter the problem is back.it will occur about 1/4 of the times it is parked outside in very cold weather (under 25 f).i just wait 8 minutes and try again.i can't keep fixing this when saturn is aware that this is a wide spread problem.at least the money i spent last year should have fixed the issue for good.it's really frustrating and if caught in the severe cold could result ina serious injury to someone.
The issue is in connection with a 2003 saturn ion. Recently, while driving, there appears to be a click coming from the front left side of the car, most likely coming from the fuse box. Immediately following the click, there is three dings followed by a message on the dash "pwr str". After this has occurred, the vehicle loses its power steering abilities, causing significant more force to be used when operating the vehicle. Typically this is fine when on a straight road but often this is not the case as i drive on roads with sharp curves leading to the risk of significant danger if i was to lose power steering while taking one of these turns. If the car is turned off while in motion and then turned on again the power steering does begin to work again although often the events occur again and the car loses power steering.
Car fails to start intermittently. Wait 10 min, car turns over then dies. Wait 5 min car will start (high rpm's at first) w/o problem.
Ignition switch replaced on 7/17/14. On 8/30/14 key would not turn ignition to shut car off. Put in reverse then drive then park and key then turned to shut engine.this happened again on 9/18/14 & 10/20/14. Used spare key on 10/21/14, and now on 11/03/14 above happened again.informed gm of these events, today 11/3/14, they are looking into it, and will have atlantic chevy in bay shore contact me within 24 hrs. To discuss solution.
It don't happen all the time but it won't start you turn the key and nothing happen and you have to wait 15 minutes and try to start it most the time it will start but there were afew that it took a half hour sitting and waiting for it to reset had my car in the dealer want time and told them about they said nothing can been done about it intil it happen to them even whose the dashboard computer say service engines and it could happen everyday for a week than it could be months before it dose it again.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the abs warning indicator.the vehicle did restart after thirty minutes of waiting. The failure recurred six times over a period of three months. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system).the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the problem.the approximate failure mileage was 148,497.
My car wouldn't shut off.the key was stuck and it would not turn.i took it to a local mechanic to fix and they had to replace it. I've had a total of 3 new ones done since then.i just found out that gm are recalling some cars because of the ignition problem.i have not heard a thing about it and they knew about this for years.i've had my car for 11 years now and had to pay for all the repairs myself, but i didn't know how dangerous this could be since i've learned about 7 people have died because the air bag didn't deploy because of this malfunction.so i'm very upset that i had this car for all this time and i didn't know how dangerous my car really is.
The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall (ignition switch).after recall replacement, when parking and turning the vehicle off, the key would not release from the ignition. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Dealer said it has nothing to do with recall repair, to fix about $500.00.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.at temperatures of 30 degrees and below, the vehicle failed to start.the contact had to make several attempts before the engine would turn over.the dealer performed a diagnostic and discovered that the ignition switch was faulty.the ignition switch was replaced under warranty; however, the failures continued to occur.the dealer performed another diagnostic and found that the ignition switch needed to be replaced yet again at the contact's expense.the vin that was provided was not accepted by the system.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was less than 65,000.
2003 saturn ion safety recall for the ignition switch may move out of the "run" position, resulting in a partial loss of electrical power and turning off the engine.*mwthe ignition switch was replaced, as directed by recall.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. *as
To date, vehicle has has multiple problems which dealer/service department has been unable to resolve. 10 service visits in less than 6 months and no end in sight. Problems include: daytime running lights/blinker lights inopperable (repaired 6 times); outside temperature guage malfunctioning (repaired 3+ times); air conditioning inopperable and compass malfunctioning.
Takata recall, my 2003 saturn ion has recalls on the ignition switch and cylinder which is causing my car to be impossible to drive. This recall is causing the system to have a short with all my electrical. For example, windows don't roll down/up, wipers don't work, heater doesn't work, blinkers don't work, dash lights stay on causing battery to constantly be dead. All because there are recalls that need to be fixed.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion ii. The contact stated that the key would become stuck in the ignition switch. The contact had to call a locksmith to remove the key from the ignition. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer to have the ignition switch replaced. The failure mileage was 83,000.
I have been struggling for years with my car not wanting to start. I had this to many garages and even the saturn dealer and no one could find a problem. Finally the car just stopped starting, and then i replaced the ignition switch. This seemed to work for 2 days and then my car just died electrically on february 21st and on the 26th the garage repaired this which cost me $309.00. The very next day the recall for this problem was announced. Will you reimburse me for the cost of the repair? this seems appropriate since this was ultimately the fault of the faulty ignition switch and i am just fortunate that an accident was not involved since i have had this vehicle since 2005.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch repairs.the consumer stated the ignition is still not working properly, even though her daughter had it fixed in december 2013.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while parked, the ignition key was removed however, the engine continued to operate. In addition, the ignition switch turned into the off position when the key was jarred. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (electrical system) and the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,101.
We do not feel safe driving our 2003 saturn ion we purchased the car through right way located in livonia, mi in april 2013. Since december 2013 the ignition turns off while we are driving and it has stopped on us five or six times. We have taken it to the mechanic unique auto repair located in detroit, mi to find out what the problem is...the mechanic could not find what the problem was. Also, a light keeps coming on the panel; don't know if this is the cause of the ignition. In order to start the car, my fiance would have to lift the hood of the car to start it and we don't know what this item is called. This is taking up our time and time off of work when the car does not start. It has also sparked several times on us; this is a safety hazard. Me and my fiance has made plans to travel to atlanta, ga in april of this year. We were going to use our car for transportation; but we do not trust the car at all. We need a loaner (vehicle) to travel as soon as possible.
(1) highway driving(2) found out the windshield wipers no longer worked on any setting after some water splashed up on my windshield. Nearly had an accident from inability to see. Found out after i stopped that the trunk release also no longer worked.(3) contacted saturn via email. Action is pending.
My car feels like a death trap. To start off with only one of my windshield wiper motors work . When i first bought the car from a single individual the passenger side wiper appeared to shake a little more than the driver side. As if it was working a little harder to keep up with the other wiper.. And then less than a month after purchasing vehicle it stopped working all together. Now i only have the driver side wiper that i use. Also when i go to turn on the blinker, go over a railroad track,make a turn iorn vehicle, or sometimes just sitting still. The wiper will start working without me having turnned it on. At first it would just come on for 3 or 4 swipes and then automatically stop again. But now its doing it more frequently and sometimes it will not stop swippingwhichis very aggravating causing scratches on my windshield and wearing my one wiper down faster than it should be.along with these problems my car has also been idleing extremly high upon cranking and while changing gears it acts as if it gets stuck between 1rst 2cd and 3rd. Also when i try to increase speed for passing or to make turns it sometimes just causes it to bog down more instead of increasing my speed it sounds as if its gonna blow up the engine.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to steering column and ignition switch issues.the consumer stated in the fall of 2011, she experienced a clicking sound in steering column. The consumer stated she would have to wait a few minutes, before she was able to remove the key from the ignition.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where replaced the shift control assembly.the consumer continued to experience problems, so the vehicle was returned to the dealer. They determined the ignition switch was faulty and replaced it,the consumer received a recall notice in march 2014.the consumer only received reimbursement for the ignition switch and not the shift control assembly.on july 23, 2015, the clicking noise started again. The vehicle was taken to the dealerfor a diagnosis.it was determined, the ignition switch needed to be replaced again.the dealer stated they were not going to replace the ignition again, but were willing to replaced the shifter interlock, instead.
Randomly, my 2003 saturn ion-3 refuses to start due to the widely known yet unresolved ignition switch passlock problem.the occurrences have steadily increased in frequency over the last couple of years.the potential safety consequences of this prevalent issue are being overlooked, and it should be formally investigated.additionally, it raises concerns about faultiness in other critical components.the repair costs are unfair to us consumers for this admittedly faulty part; it should be handled by recall.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) was performed however the remedy failed to repair the failure. The contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 152,000.updated 9/12/14the contact was advised the failure was due to a malfunctioning shift solenoid. Updated 1/26/15
I just bought a 2003 saturn ion 2 about 2 weeks ago.my wife woke up this morning to start her car and it would not start.i tried jumping the car and still no luck.the passlock light came on and said service vehicle.so i told my wife to get in the car and shift it to neutral so we could push it into a different spot so she could take my truck to work.she decided to try and start it one last time and it then started.frustrated, i went on to the internet and search for ion problems and have found about 200 complaints about the same problem.this is a problem that saturn needs to address and take care!!
Faulty design in the ignition switch.the switch leaks lubricant onto the wires of the ignition system. In cold temperatures this lubricant freezes and prevents the electrical signal needed by the passlock anti-theft system from being received by the bcm (body control module).when this signal isn't received the anti-theft system kicks in. It then shuts off the fuel delivery system for a default period of 10 minutes or sometimes longer for up to an hour. This has caused numerous failures with the driver being stranded in cold temperatures.there's numerous documentation in regards to this problem online for several years and saturn is taking no responsibility to try and remedy this problem, except to charge unreasonable prices to fix.in addition, according to many reviews online this problem resurfaces at a later date...
My saturn 2003 ion continues to have intermittent starting problems(not related to the battery), and problems with the key getting stuck in the ignition cylinder, even after the ignition cylinder was replaced.they cannot detect a problem yet it still keeps happening!
Wife and children riding down road when car turns itself off and looses all power. She was luckily enough to merge across 2 lanes at a coast with no brakes or power steering to bring the car to a stop. Then it took up to 30 min of sitting on the side of very busy i-16 till the security light stopped flashing and she could continue her way home with my 2 and 8 year old kids in the car. Now all the car will do is flash that passlock light after i have replaced the ignition switch,starter,battery,alternator and many fuses also following the relearn procedure each time.
This happened three times now.first time the daughter was driving and the vehicle service engine display came on and all electrical power went out.immediately pulled to the side of the road. Turned off the key, checked under the hood for smoke, and called dad because the car was stuck in park with the key stuck in the ignition, and the windows locked in the down position.called roadside assistance ,the extended warranty - no problem, they will tow it to the nearest saturn dealer, 180+ miles away through a rain storm.several days later hadto drive round trip to retrieve car from saturn dealer, who has replaced 7.5 amp body control module fuse, but didn't know why it blew out. Gotback home , 180+ miles andno problems.daughter entered the car, went 8 miles, bang same thing.to replace fusecalledsaturn to make an appointment. Drove car back to saturn 180+ miles to get fuse to blow 3 timeson way back by adjusting the lh rv mirror.they keptthecar for one week andreplaced lh mirror switch.pickedup car from saturn. Dealer no problems for about a month.today shewas heading to work, adjusted lh rv mirror andbcm fuse blewout,everything went dead. Calledsaturnwhy do i have to pay to have them fix what i just paid to have fixed , $50.00 deductible, and whatwasthe real root of the problem?when was this going to happen again?checked this site for other similar problems.found odi #10152158 noticedthat thevins werevery similar - 9th digitwasdifferent.mine was 0, andtheirswas x.did notknow if thatwassignificant.it happenedtwice 13 months apart.we have been able to duplicate. 1 original failure, 3 duplicated by myself, and now another failure.don't think itwas the mirror switch.it wasthe bcm?ownerlovedsaturns. He owned 3. 2006 vue, 2006 ion quad coupe, and2003 ion sedan.thiswas a lemon.saturnswere not lemons.thiswas a little elctronic glitch is.,anda safety hazard that could get someone killed.
For the past several years i have had an issue with my 2003 saturn ion starting in the cold weather.i have had my starter checked along with several battery replacements, yet there has not yet been a stop to this issue.i've looked online for solutions to this issue and unfortunately no one has a solution only complaints. This seems to be an issue with thousands of saturn ion's and gm does not seem to feel the need to recall the vehicle.this is a safety issue as far as i am concerned.i have read about mothers and children being stranded because they are unable to start their saturns in the cold weather and they do not have anyone in the vicinity to help them out.the car usually takes about a half hour to start after initially trying - which no car should have to do.please get on gm/saturn to do something about this issue.
Periodically the saturn will lunge fwd will stopped or even driving the rpms spike while driving. Breaks will not stop this issue. I've put my car in the ditch to miss major wrecks ..this has been going on for yrs. Also the losing power when turning has happened but not as much as the accelerator sticking. Bought a new car just for my kids to be in they aren't allowed in the death trap saturn. Wish someone would investigate these problems because they keep getting worse as the yrs go by. Have had the vehicle since it was new..would even be willing to show anyone these problems if they would sit in this death warrant.
Having problems with turning off car. Alot of the time my key won't be able to turn car off all the way so my key gets stuck. I will have to wait maybe 10 minutes before i will hear a click and finally turn it off.
The contact own 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without any warning. Another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side wheel of the contact's vehicle, causing the axle to break. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised him that the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and that the part was on order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 81,011.
My 2003 saturn ion keeps having ignition switch issues.i was first told by saturn that i needed to replace my battery.did that but the problem still happens.the ignition won't turn over but will after several minutes.being a woman, this makes me very nervous because just yesterday when i stalled my car while on route i had to have my husband push me over to the side of the road where i had to wait until i could start it again.i could have been all by myself and had to rely on total strangers for help. :-(
I have a 2003 saturn ion and it has the same starting problems reported extensively on this website. On cold days, the car will not start at times. It always seems to happen at the most importune times and locations. When this happens, there is no noise and no cranking sound when i turn the ignition key on. However, when i try to start the car about 5 to 15 minutes later, it starts without any problem. I replaced the battery, but it did not make any difference. The alternator checks out fine.i believe the problem is a faulty ignition module, but that is a guess on my part based on the numerous online complaints by other saturn owners. There is only one authorized saturn dealer/service facility left in the houston. The technician there told me he has serviced numerous saturns with the same exact problem and that replacing the ignition module seems to fix the problem, although not in every case. He said that gm has not issued a bulletin or recalled saturns to repair the units.gm's denial of a potentially lethal problem is not unlike that of toyota in addressing stuck accelerators and braking problems. Maybe gm does not care because it is closing down its saturn division. I can see where saturn owners, who are unaware of the extent of the starting problem, wind up having their batteries, alternators and other components replaced at enormous cost and inconvenience before saturn suggests replacing the ignition unit.this is a situation that is ripe for exploitation because the problem is intermittent. The national transportation safety board needs to weigh in on this safety issue and not wait for people to get hurt.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that after the ignition switch was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the key continued to become stuck in the newer ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was caused by faulty wiring that was connected from the ignition switch to the shifter. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 167,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to an electrical shortage. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park.the contact mentioned that due to the failure the key became lodged in the ignition switch causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the bitsi cable failed and as a result, the shifter needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 114,341. Updated 12/9/14the consumer was informed the part was not available. Updated 03/03/15
My switch will not turn back to release my keys. At times trying to start the car the switch will not turn, as well. Eventually it will turn, for now.
In the colder weather, my car (which is a 2003 saturn ion) will not start.it often will start and run for a few seconds and then will stall out, and will not be able to be started again for about 10 minutes.it has been happening frequently (multiple times in one week) beginning around the date listed below.i have kept my car in good repair and have taken it in for servicing on a regular basis; i am concerned, now that i will be out somewhere in a city (or other dangerous place) at night and my car won't start.as a single young woman, this problem is a huge safety concern for me.i rely on my car very heavily to get me places, and knowing there are many thousands of other saturns out there with the same problem as mine is a scary thought.
2003 ion saturn will not start on cold mornings. This started 2010 in january.i have taken to firestone to fix.wasn't cold enough.car started.now weather is colder and car will not start.service engine light comes on.then nothing.i have noticed several complaints of this same type that i am having.my car only has 60,000 miles.new battery put in jan 2010.car mechanic said cannot determine problem until car won't start for them.very frustrating.this is really the only problem i have had with my 2003 saturn ion.wanted to keep car for a long time.after the weather gets warmer during the day, car will start right up.recall???
My complaint is that my car shuts off while i'm driving it.the first time it happened i was leaving work and had just made a right hand turn and as i was accelerating the car completely turned off, i was going about 30 mph when it happened.i was able to pull the car to the side of the road without incident.i took the car to the dealership immediately to have the issue fixed.i was told the problem was the body control module, so it was replaced and i picked up my car.two weeks later i was on my way to work on a busy highway during rush hour traffic and while i was in the left lane going 65 mph the car completely shut off.i put on my flashers and coasted to a stop, using some brakes, but i couldn't stop too suddenly or i would have been rear-ended.i was in the left lane next to a jersey wall, there was not much of a shoulder so i was partially on it and partially blocking traffic, i am very lucky to not have been hit.it would be a real tragedy for someone to be killed due to this malfunction before notice was taken and these cars recalled completely.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was in any gear, including drive or reverse.she took the vehicle to the dealer at least twice and each time they stated that there was a different failure.the dealer wants to replace the steering column all the way through the engine to determine the cause of the failure.the key would not turn all the way back to the acc position unless the vehicle had been idling for at least 3-5 minutes.the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 97v055000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) for the same make, but a different model and the previous year.the contact feels that the recall should be expanded for her year, make, and model vehicle.she found hundreds of complaints online regarding this failure.the failure began within a week of purchasing the vehicle.the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 41,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the key was still getting lodged inside the ignition switch. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 214,000.
Car intermittently starts. This has been a sporadic event since december 2007. It happens perhaps once or twice a month in the colder weather. Car will start fine at one stop, then try to start it again and nothing happens. Come back 10-20 minutes later and it starts right up. Originally thought it was the old battery, but that has been replace and the problem is recurring.
1) try to start saturn ion2) it failed to start3) waited 10 min. It starts.
2003 saturn ion with 58,000 miles had been running fine. After a brief stop for shopping, the car would not start. It made only a clicking sound when the key was turned. This had never happened before. After about 10 minutes, it would turn over once and then nothing. After about 40 minutes, the car started. It was a cool day, but this had never happened before on even colder days. One dealer checked the battery and the starter and found nothing wrong. Another location identified the battery as low. It was replaced. But the real cause of this event is still a mystery. From other complaints, i see this is not an uncommon event in a 2003 ion. I am very concerned, now, that it will happen again and still there will be no remedy. Are there no recalls because no one can figure out what is the cause of the problem or how to remedy it?
To formally add this incident to your records, on 2/22/13, at about 9am, i was starting to brake upon approaching a traffic light on a highway near my home in icy conditions, only to find that i apparently had no braking capability, (at least all efforts short of standing on the brake, which would lock up the wheels), and the dash lights seemed to indicate the engine had stopped.after sliding into the pick-up truck ahead of me at the light, the collision was at a high enough speed to enough to crumple the front half of the engine compartment, but the air bag did not deploy, (i thought my speed at point of impact was about 25mph, but the trooper taking the accident report felt that it had to be faster than that).i was wearing my seat belt, and have suffered only bruising and pulled muscles.only after reading last week of the expansion of the recall regarding gm cars, including my saturn, did i connect the pieces regarding why my car behaved as it did.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, when the vehicle began to stall and another vehicle rear ended her. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a concussion and back injuries. The contact was taken by an ambulance to seek medical attention and also seek physical therapy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to repair shop and was not repaired at that moment. The contact stated the vehicle had the battery was replaced prior to the accident.a dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have been having an issue with my 2003 saturn ion quad coupe and after research i have concluded that these people(http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/saturn/ion/r97727/comments/) have been having the same problem.this started nov. 2008 when i would go to start my car and it wouldn't start. It would make no noise what so ever or it would start and stall...after 10 to 20 minutes it would start like nothing was wrong.then it didn't do it for another 2 weeks...then it was 2 days...then 3 weeks...there was no pattern.in dec. 2008 i took it to my mechanic who replaced the battery. Then two days later they replaced the starter...i still had the problem but because the car didn't have the issue with the mechanic and i had no way of knowing when it would happen they couldn't help.this stopped in april and i had no trouble until nov. 27, 2009 and it's been happening every few days since.i haven't called saturn b/c i'm afraid they will be like my mechanic and either not be able to fix it or charge me an arm and a leg to get it fix...i was laid off twice this year and am currently unemployed so paying a lot for this issue when saturn should recall the vehicle for the mass amount of people having issues with this car!
Car won't start when the temp is below 20 f, have to wait 10 min for anti theft to reset and then try again. Some times have to try 3 or 4 times.dealer say it's a know problem and i have to replace the ignition switch at my expense.
My 2003 saturn ion has had trouble starting. If it is cold outside, it will not start, but if i wait 10-15 minutes it will start. The saturn dealership refused to do anything stating, "we can't fix it if it is not doing it at the time we are looking at it." now the car will not start at all.
I drive a 2003 saturn ion 3 - and every winter i go through the same issue. The car will randomly not start. After about 10-20 minutes of attempting to start the vehicle will finally turn over and start just fine. I began to research this issue last winter and found this: http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_97727_6.html this website has pages and pages of people owning the same car and having the same problem. The problem happens only when it's cold out and it started off happening once in a great while...up until this winter. I live in wisconsin and it's cold for a good 4 or 5 months. This week my car has not started 5 times resulting in me being late for work and late for scheduled events....5 times. I work for a highly respected company and am an office manager. I am expected to be on time to open the office and get things going in the morning. I'm hoping that with the millions of saturn customers who are not satisfied that a recall will be issued and i can have this problem fixed. I can not justify paying for a problem that a multi million dollar car company is aware of and is choosing to do nothing about.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall information. The consumer wanted to know what is the proper procedure for getting the recall taken care of.
Car has starting problems.intermittent starting in cold weather and now stalls while driving.dealer installed new ignition switch one week ago for $230, but stalling is once again a problem.this is a safety issue when you are stuck in a car in the middle of traffic!
2003 saturn ion-3 purchased new began not starting in 2009.after waiting approximately 10-15 minutes the car starts up.took the car to a repair shop where a diagnostic test was done and they could not find a problem and could not reproduce the car not starting.went on-line and discovered numerous complaints from other saturn ion owners regarding this exact problem.wrote a letter and sent copies of these same complaints to gm in january 2009.a service rep. Called me saying they had no recalls for this problem and nothing could be done about it by gm.starting having many more incidents of the car not starting in 2010, but waiting the 10-15 minutes and the car then starting.sent an e-mail to gm regarding this issue.again a service rep. Called and said due to the age of the car i should take it to an authorized dealer and the repair, if they could find it, was my responsibility.this issue can be quite serious since you cannot start your vehicle and are left sitting there in conditions that could be dangerous (very cold weather, late at night, etc.)lately this situation has happened 6-8 times in two weeks.it would certainly help if gm knows about this situation and would issue a recall.
I'm having the same issues that a lot ofion owners are having. Car will not start when it is cold and the passlock system kicks in. Once this kicks in you have to leave the key in the accessories position for 10 minutes, passlock will then shut off and you can retry.if it does not start you have to wait another 10 minutes to try and start. Supposedly this is because of grease that is in the ignition switch. This grease freezes up when cold. It does seem to help if you warm up the ignition switch with a hair dryer or lighter.i don't know why gm does not recall this. They are passing their screw up onto the consumer.this problem has left many people stranded. It is just a matter of time till some one is in a really bad situation because of this. 'sorry your having a heart attack maybe i can start the car in another 10 minutes'. I wouldn't be surprised if someone froze to death because of this. At the very least i know people have missed many hours of work. Anyways, i am going to replace the ignition switch to see if this works. I already bought aremote start which bypasses the passlock when remote start but no one will install this on a manual car.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when attempting to remove the key from the ignition switch, the key would remain stuck intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the failures persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.updated 09/16/14*ljthe consumer stated the key can be removed by inserting a finger into an opening an touch a particular spot. Updated 1/20/2015
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who failed to inform the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
My wife was having problems with her saturn just before the date of 12/24/07, the car would shut off for no reason or she would have a hard time starting it. We made an appointment with, at the time, saturn of eatontown, nj, and they told us that the ignition switch would have to be replaced. It cost $324.30 to replace the part. There was a recent delayed recall about the ignition switch from gm, 13 people were killed due to this defect, i feel gm should refund this money to me since they knew there was a problem with it back then. I have the receipt for this repair if you needcopy.
I bought a saturn ion in early august of 2003. I have had 5 separate occasions where the vehicle has stalled out on me and had no control of the car what so ever! the latest time was at the interstate at 65 miles per hour with an eight wheeler truck right behind me. Had i not thought quick andput the car in neutral and restarted the car or else i would have been hit it the rear by a several ton vehicle. I could have been killed! the entire power to the car dies !! the steeringcolumn locks up and you the entire car "shuts down" and you are stuck in front of another car w/ only the prayer of restarting your saturn ion so that you are not killed! the first person i spoke with in the service department told me that he had heard of this in a "couple of other cars" the service manager claimed he had no knowledge of what the "first service technician was talking about."i am outraged that saturn said they would try to get the car to "duplicate" this problem for them. I have told them that it is not something that happens everyday or even every week. Their response was "we can't fix what we do not know is broken" i am going to ask that the car be returned to gmac which is the lean holder! i do not think this is a safe vehicle for myself and my small children. "i strongly discourage others from purchasing the saturn ion !!!! i feel as if i have been riding in a death trap!!*la outraged unfortunate saturn owner of winston-salem.*la
Bought vehicle in apr. 05, dec 06 problem starting car in cold weather late for work, dealer replaced passlock2 system dec 06, vehicle fine until dec 07, problem came about again, jan 08 called dealer said to bring in for diagnostic, did so dealer said it's the body control module (bcm for short), prior to finding that out replaced starter and battery to try and fix problem.called saturn customer support jan or feb, they said the electronic failing was my fault and i had to fix problem.sitting in the cold waiting to start my car has resulted in lose of dexterity and feeling in finger tips due to prolonged exposure to sub-zero temps trying to start car.saturn has a bulletin #1787659 saying that if owners come in referring to their car not starting in cold weather "no crank, no start with complete power". Saturn knows of the problem and wont fix it cause they deem it "a non-safety issue".
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when powering off the vehicle, the key failed to be released from the ignition switch. Additionally, the engine would remain powered on when the key was removed from the ignition switch on several occasions. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), however the failure recurred two weeks after the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Dr
For the past two winters i've had difficulty starting my car on 5 separate occasions.when i went out to start it each time it wouldn't start.i would wait about 10-15 minutes to restart it, and luckily it started.this has caused me to be late on every occasion, all the while braving the freezing cold.
Vehicle was taken to authorized saturn dealer, 2003 saturn ion had continuous high engine idle after being driven at highway speeds. If vehicle was shut off the power control module(pcm) computer reset it self. Saturn dealer serviced the vehicle by re-programming the pcm( 10/21/10) as per a issued service bulletin of 4/2004 . This did not work. Then they advised a spring in throttle body (engine) was bad and replaced spring ( 10/28/10). This also did not work, engine still has high idle and i bought the vehicle back on 11/2/10 to the service dealer.. Service dealer then hooked up car to computer and has ser tech drive vehicle for over 25 miles, 2 times ; and thenfound another problem. They indicated that the power control module computer had a short and caused a burned out component in the computer. Since the saturn is no longer being produces, the computer which must be replaced is on back order; and unknown when part will arrive. The saturn service dealer ( ingersoll auto in danbury ct) advised that the vehicle should not be driven as it was a safety hazard, since the computer controls not only the engine but the abs braking system. At this time unknown when a part will arrive as it is on back order. In searching the internet i found numerous complaints from person who also had problems with the power control module computer. I believe that gm/saturn has had full knowledge of the problem and should have taken care of this problem prior; and as other owners of saturns are having this serious problem then gm should be making replacement parts for this computer more available to saturn owners. Ingersoll auto in danbury ct has advised me that they do notknow when the replacement computer will be available as there is no part available in the entire usa. Part will have to be made by gm and unknown when this will happen. So my 2003 saturn ion must be left at the dealer until a replacement computer is sent by gm , so my car can be repaired.
While driving noticed increase of speed. Checked accelerator pedal, not stuck. Tapped accelerator with no change. Depressed the brake and slowed down and stopped. Shut vehicle off and verified the throttle body was in idle position. Restarted car and vehicle rpm went up to 4000 and starved for air and surged up and down at that level. Shut vehicle off again and contacted gm. Same vehicle also has passlock problems.
I have a 2003 saturn ion and the problem started yesterday. I just bought this car on january 31, 2009. I went to start the car and it would not turn over at all. It just said service vehicle on the message center screen. I drive 120 miles per day sometimes and i have done online research and have found hundreds of complaints on this car. It not only happens with this year and make but with other makes too! this is ridiculous and dangerous. The weather where i live gets down to 30 below zero sometimes and i cannot afford to not be able to start my car. I am a full-time student with 3 children and a husband that works out of town. I cannot afford the numerous car repairs that people are reporting that they had to have done on this type of car. Why hasn't their been a recall?!!!
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and the contact was unable to power the vehicle off. In addition, the contact stated that the key could intermittently be removed but the vehicle would remain powered on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition cylinder was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that repairs was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts are not available. Contact had not experience a failure. The manufacturer has been contacted. Rg
I recently purchased a saturn ion 2003 and it at times doesn't start. This has happened on numerous occasions and even after replacing the starter. After about 10-15 minutes, the car starts up. I cannot have a car that could possibly leave me stranded miles from my house in the cold.
Gmc recall for faulty ignition switch for 2003 saturn ion. Dealership _________, il had received the part in stock on 06-02-14.when i left the car my battery was in great working order with no previous issues.radio cd cassette unit was in great working order with no previous issues. Service consultant advised me the ignition lock switch housing also had to be replaced and on back order with gm. Service consultant said i must buy new battery for them to continue replacement of new ignition switch and to fix for the housing (which was still on back order by gm) as my battery was dead and car would notstart for the completion of repair.my battery was in excellent working order when i left the car on 06-02-14i have copy of invoice dated 06-02-14 notating batter failed text no crank to start repl. Battery.under duress and desparation and in order to return to work same day, i charged battery to my credit card in the amount of $173.42. When car was brought to me it smelled like burned wiring.the radio unit would not come on.mike manning said the electrical needed diagnosis and could be extensive electrical repairs and to bring backanother time. I refused to take my car and was provided another rent car. My bank tried to dispute the $173.42 charge for battery.that amount is still outstanding on my account.service manager demanded i pay $173.42 cash before in order for me to get my car out of the shop.they did not install a new ignition lock housing and used the original one on my car.copy of shop work orderdated 06-02-14 is notated "battery failed test, no crank to start.repl. Battery.i was not informed the battery was dead until approximately 3 weeks later when i went to pick up my car.
The front and rear turn signal light bulbs blew out 11 times.first the dealer told me the bulbs were bad, then too many amps for the turn signal circuit.they did some "conversion" 8 months ago and the bulbs blew out less frequent but still occurring.the driver front bulbs blew 3 weeks ago.the turn signal also malfunction whenever i plug the cell phone charger into the power outlet.i had many near accidentsbecause of the turn signal.
I received a letter from saturn today 12/29/2014 with the letter stating december 2014. In the letter it states the following " this letter is intended to make you aware that your vehicle's transmission shifter may not properly transmit an electrical signal that allows the ignition key to be turned counter clockwise past the accessory mode to the "lock" position after the vehicle has been shifted into park. If this occurs, the ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition cylinder without depressing the manual release plunger located on the underside of the steering column as described in the owners manual. A key left in the accessory position for an extended period of time may result in severe battery drain and a possible no start condition.
Car will not start in cold weather (approximately 30 degrees or lower). Initial attempt at starting puts car into anti-theft mode, and you must wait about 10 minutes to try again with no guarantee the same thing won't happen again.
2003 saturn ion.consumer requests reimbursement for ignition switch repairs.
Only when it's cold outside, my car won't start. I've replaced the starter and found out that it was not the problem. After researching my issue on the internet, i found that thousands of other people have the exact same problem as me. Since the problem is the ignition switch, and everyone that replaces it says the problem persists, i'm not going to waste money on an issue that can't be resolved unless your organization puts a recall on that part. I'm sure you've received numerous of emails regarding this problem, so the only solution would be to recall that item. Since we have given you business by purchasing your vehicles, the only thing to do is to help out your loyal customers.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use extreme force to turn the wheel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and had to wait several minutes before it started. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
I would like to know why saturn has not been forced to do a recall with all of the problems with the ignition on ions not working at certain times. I have researched this on the internet and it is clearly a design issue. I am often stranded because the car will not start.
2003 saturn ion. The car runs perfectly fine however i have been left stranded on several occasions due to a malfunction involving the ignition switch. Most of the time involves me being late for work but twice i was left in potentially dangerous situations. Once trying to leave a sporting event late night in downtown cleveland the car wouldn't start, turned the key and nothing. Tried several times finally after 20 minutes of that the car started right up. Another time with my 85 year old mom (who has alzheimer's) after buying gas the same thing and it terrified my mom. I have since learned that saturn is aware of this defect and that problems similar to mine are very common and very frustrating to saturn owners who are forced to pay nearly $300.00 for a new ignition switch only to have the problem reoccur a few moths later. Saturn admits that the problem is worse in cold weather. If people are stranded in frigid weather unable to start the engine and have heat, especially if there is an elderly person or child in the car, serious injuries could definitely occur.
While there have, been no adverse deaths or injuries there is a problem that has happened multiple times that could lead to deaths. I have a 2003 saturn ion and have had to replace the ignition 2 times. The ignition locks up and the car will continue running even if i remove the key.
Car will not start in cold weather.this began 3 months ago at the beginning of the winter season, unfortunately the first day of a new job.this happened a number of times until i was let go for showing up late to work (apparently, a car that problematic was inconceivable). I had the battery replaced, but that didn't help.this happens sporadically, but mostly in the early morning or late evening when it's coldest outside.this past week alone, my car wouldn't start 3 times.i've done some research on the internet and have found hundreds of complaints of the same problem in saturn ion's (2003-2006 models).some complaints have suggested it's the ignition, the passlock key, or an electrical issue, and my mechanic is looking into the fuel pump. The problem is that the diagnostic doesn't read a problem if the car is starting, which seems to be the case by the time the mechanic's shop opens (weather conditions are fairly good in southern california on most days).the other day, my car had stalled while driving in heavy rain conditions, thankfully on a small residential street, because it did not want to restart.it took 10 minutes to get the car going again.you can imagine how disastrous this situation could have been while driving on the freeway or busy city road.this is an extremely dangerous issue that must be taken seriously by gm.i have also made complaints to the ftc & to saturn. From what i've read online, replacing the part doesn't even help because all of these ion parts are faulty.please see to it that consumers are protected.thank you.
Car will not start in temperatures near 32 degrees or less.ignition switch and battery have already been replaced.car starts to crank then stalls out and service light comes on.must wait 10-15 minutes to try again.if lucky it will start on 2nd try, otherwise 3rd.this has been going on for past 3 weeks when temps dropped.
The biggest issue is that on cold days (and sometimes not so cold) my car will just click and not start, or will start and die out.but if i keep trying to start it and let it sit for awhile and come back, it will start right up.when it does this, they check engine light usually comes on when trying to start it, but when i get it started it immediately goes off.i've had the battery, alternator and starter checked and they are fine.it only happens usually in the mornings or late at night when it's been cold.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion l3. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact placed the key into the ignition and the engine did not start, but the service vehicle light illuminated on the instrument. The contact stated that they had to wait several minutes to get the vehicle to start. The contact stated that the key also became stuck in the ignition. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regard to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.updated 4/24/13 the consumer stated the vehicle needs a new wire harness for the alarm system and a new ignition lock tumbler with the dielectric grease in it. This failure across more often when cold. Uponmaking short errands, the vehicle must be left running in order to avoid sitting for 10 minutes. Updated 06/3/2013
Takata recalls..i have a 2003 saturn ion i was driving fine hit cruise control button once i was at 55 an my car made a clicking sound started jerking like the cruise control keeps coming on...i've turned car off hit brakes which should reset it but it still happens..the car feels like its down shifting an trying to accelerate on its on the rpms hump real high wen this happens..you be driving doing 50 mph an all the sudden car jerks like its trying to stop u feel i t in gas pedal also...
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for faulty ignition recall repairs.the consumer stated upon returning to her vehicle, she discovered she was unable to use the remote, so she used the key, instead. She attempted to place the key inside the ignition and discovered the slot was not in the off position. The vehicle would not start due to the ignition not being in the off position and enabling her to pull the key out, as the battery was dead. It wasn't until january 7, 2014, she began experiencing problems again with the ignition, and the battery died again.after the vehicle was jump started, the consumer smelled gas. It was determined the rear fuel line had corroded, which formed holes and gas was pouring out the holes on both sides.
The contact owned a 2003 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a fire started under the dashboard. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road and extinguish the fire. A police report was filed, but there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and, after evaluating pictures sent by the owner, stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was 204,000.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for previous repairs.
The locked and couldn't get it to turn.
Saturn ion 2 model year 2003 was serviced for 2004 turn signal recall back in 2005;in the past 16 months i have had the driver side turn signal bulb changed 4 times because it stops working, and have changed it 2 more times before the most recent series of incidents.as of today i changed it a 5th time and it still does not work.this is a hazardous condition particularly since it fails repeatedly.now i have been toldthat the body control module might have a problem may need to be replaced.this is an issue for hundreds of saturn owners; the recall should have fixed the re-occurence of the original problem but has not.
2003 saturn ion.september 09.drove car.parked.could not get key out of ignition.waited 10 minutes.key came out.had ignition switch replaced at saturn dealer.next week the same thing happened.had ignition switch replaced again.(at my expense).key continues to intermittently stick in the ignition.i can not get out of my car until iget the key out.look at the website and read all the complaints about this problem.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock_p5.htmlno wonder gm closed out the saturn line.just as bad as toyota.the mechanics at the saturn dealership knew about this problem, but they offered no permanent fix.this is why i don't trust american made cars.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would experience difficulty starting and would need numerous attempts before successfully starting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the park and neutral position switch was replaced. The failure began to recur approximately eighteen months later. The vehicle was not taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Key came out, but car was still running.put key back in managed to get turn off engine, however key would not release for over 15min! this keeps happening to me. Scheduled appointment with chapman chevrolet tempe, az to repair according to recall instructions that i submitted to their customer service dept. They say they will notify me when the parts come in, but it has been approximately one month or more already.i believe my family and my self are in danger of a fatal accident or something; sometimes the car will not surrender the ignition key for in hour.already had new key made at chapman chevrolet which makes starting somewhat easier, before, it would take, often times, 10min or more just to get the key to turn.please help chapman chevrolet get the parts they need or stop ignoring my request for the honoring of the recall work i requested of them.im afraid this will not hold up much longer as is.
I have a 2003 saturn ion. The key "jammed" in the "on" position leaving the car running. To shut it off you have to raise the hood, pull a fuse, then go to the trunk and disconnect the battery.this is a major issue for me because the car is driven by a college, female.gas stations, convenience stores and small children left in car, etc... Are a problem, because the car is running. I have replaced the shifter, and now the ignition ($463) plus tax for a lock cylinder !
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start immediately and it took approximately five attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but there were no diagnostic codes displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was 70,165. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.
After my car wouldn't start i called carr chevrolet to ask questions and they were very rude. I call the dealership where i bought the car and was told that there is a recall on that problem.however i bought the car in california but i live in oregon.the car is still not running and i'm still paying on it. If this is a problem on a recall i need help. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2003 saturn ion ignition switch problem.car won't start, then interlock prevents car from being started for 8-10 minutes.this has occurred approximately a dozen times at various temperatures.
During cold weather, my 2003 saturn ion will not start.replaced the battery 12/07, and a diagnostic check of the starter and alternator was fine.it appears to be an ignition switch item from reading similar complaints online.
There are no events leading up to the failure. From everything i've read from other saturn ion owners this is a frequent and seemingly random problem.at any given time if it is cold outside the car won't start. Everything lights up, the engine turns over and catches, only to stall. Upon repeated attempts to start the car there will be no response whatsoever. The engine does not turn over. After waiting several minutes it will eventually start. This problem has occurred 4 times in the last month; twice causing me to be late for particularly important engagements.upon reporting the problem to the saturn dealership where i bought the car i was told that they have many complaints of the same problem, but that their staff haven't been able to resolve it. This has been their general attitude towards several issues i've had with my car.i took it to another garage and they can't find a thing wrong with it. Saturn seems to be turning a blind eye to a problem that is clearly the result of a poor design somewhere on their part.i have also had to replace control arm bushings when i was at about 80 000 km, and now need to replace struts. I am hesitant to do this though, as the general consensus among saturn ion owners is that bushings and struts are in perpetual need of replacement on these cars. After replacing the parts most people find that they have to make the same repairs again within 2 years.further problems i have with my car are: trunk will not open with key, replaced wires on both front turn signals and one headlight, key would not release from ignition, erratic transmission behavior (i was told that this is a common problem and that i just have to deal with it), seat belt guides broken (front, both sides), rear seat belt "female" component falls into crevice in seat, paint peeling from front bumper without being chipped prior, and a faulty cruise control switch.every single one of these problems has turned up again and again in the ion owners community.
The biggest issue is that on cold days (and sometimes not so cold) my car will just click and not start, or will start and die out, resulting in my having to wait 9-10 minutes for the passlock to reset and hopefully allow my car to start on a second attempt.on some rare occasions i will have to wait through this 9-10 minute cycle 2 or 3 times before it will start properly so i can drive.the key sticks in the ignition.while i am able to turn the engine off, i can't turn the car off completely.i have to resolve this on an almost daily basis by using a screwdriver in the small panel hole in my steering column and moving a small switch to release the key.since purchasing the vehicle in 2003 i have had more trouble with this car than any used car i possessed.my hood latch would not catch and was repaired 4 times.the heating control knob was replaced 7 times before it finally functioned properly without problem.
I can not provide exact dates as this has gone on for years. I bought the car in 2006. It started out, in freezing temps, the car would not start. I would have to try jumping it or wait till 10 minutes had passed and try again. This happened a lot through winter months. I eventually had to change out my starter and ignition switch back in 2012. I also have noticed the key will not turn to off completely sometimes and sometimes the key wont turn at all. This is also after changing out the switch. I am a mother of two young children and after seeing the other problems with the switch i don't feel safe driving my family down the street a block. The recall says to not drive on jarring roads, but i live in a tiny town of nothing but jarring roads. Sigh. I feel the not starting is also a safety issue because it can leave people stranded in bad weather and unable to get to where you need to go in emergencies. All anyone needs to do is search the internet about saturn's not starting and there is hours of reading on the subject. The company knew all along. Thank you
Passlock system fails on an intermittent basis (generally cold conditions) preventing vehicle from starting for ten (10) minutes prior to next attempt.this could pose a safety hazard/risk to an individual in need of immediate transportation due to the need for medical treatment (ie., woman in labor) or an individual fleeing a dangerous situation (ie., mandatory evacuations).this is a security feature and not required for safe operation of the vehicle, as such; in lieu of the number of malfunctions with said system, the owner of said vehicle should have the option of having said system disabled at their discretion incurring little or no cost by the manufacturer/dealer.
If the saturn vehicle is exposed to temperatures at or approaching 32 degrees f for several hours when the engine is not running (usually 6-10 hours), then when you attempt to start the vehicle, the ignition switch clicks and the car stalls.the security system kicks in. The security light blinks and the odometer screen reads: 'service engine soon.' fuel will not be sent to the engine.the vehicle will now not start for about 8-10 minutes as the security system resets.after 8-10 minutes, the security light will stop blinking and then go out. 'the service engine soon' scroll light will stop and also go out.now, you may attempt to start the vehicle again..however, if the ignition switch grease has not adequately warmed, then the process will begin again.a signal that the vehicle will likely start after the present 'lock-out' will be when the ignition seems to crank a bit more than just a click, before locking out again.remedy:1. The grease in the ignition switch is freezing and/or hardening so that the ignition switch can not engage. The dealer must recall all of these vehicles and replace the ignition switch and grease. They apparently have a redesigned switch, which certainly can be construed as an admission to the faulty design. Of course, this type of remedial measure cannot be used in court, but is certainly helpful to those of us consumers who are the victims of the faulty design. Saturn must openly acknowledge the mistake and fix it, before someone is stranded in the cold, in an area with no cell phone service.service bulletin:040845005 nhtsa item number:10007431mfg bulletin date: 20060301component: electrical system:ignition:switchbulletin summary: no crank, no start when ambient temperatures is cold - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b2960 and or b3033 are set.
On july 5, 2008 i purchased a 2003 saturn ion from carmax for the cost of $10,998.it apparently passed the rigorous carmax certified quality inspection.in november 2008 (4 months later) the saturn would not start due to the cold weather.i took this into carmax and they replaced my battery at my cost.again in january 2009 (1 month later) it still would not start in the morning.they performed a diagnostic test and could not duplicate.this morning now february 2009 it did not start again in the morning resulting in a problem getting my daughter to school.it is undoubtedly an issue that needs to be addressed by saturn.after reading all these complaints about the car not starting under cold weather conditions i am perplexed as to why saturn is not doing anything about this.this is my first experience with a saturn and most likely my last.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.
Letter from senator toomey on behalf of a constituent re gm recall ( attn: aubrey yanzito can be reached by email: [email protected], fax at 717-782-4920 or phone: 717-782-3951 or mail).the dealer informed the consumer, they wouldn't be able to replace the defective part until april 2014.the consumer wanted to know if gm was responsible for paying for a rental vehicle, until the vehicle could be fixed.
Key gets stuck in the accessory position when car is turned off requiring many attempts to get it out.the consumer stated the ignition coil was replaced. However, the key continued to get stuck in the accessory position at odd intervals. When the consumer returned to the dealer, he was informed the problem was not related to the recall and he would have to pay for the repair. Updated 12/17/14.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and was difficult to remove on more than one occasion. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken back and forth to the dealer more than twice and they were unable to remedy the failure. The contact reported the failure to the manufacturer and indicated that the remedy did not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was still at the dealer and was unable to be driven. The dealer stated that the manufacturer would not approve replacing the components. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.updated 8/21/15 updated 9/28/2017
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact noticed that the key would remain stuck in the ignition when the vehicle was shut off.both the dealer and manufacturer were notified who was aware of the issue but did not offer any additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vin was unavailable.
Saturn ion 2003 does not start when cold, common problem with many people.
My saturn ion has been having intermittent problems starting in cooler weather. I have replaced the battery and found out online that the ignition switch either goes bad or the wrong switch was installed at the factory. The problem has to do with a key code and voltage.this has occur at least once a week for a month now.
Saturn ion 2003 car would not start.
I own a saturn ion 2 2003 and it takes spells where it won't start. Today i had trouble. When it won't start the lights and radio, etc work, a light comes on on the message center that says to service vehicle but it won't turn over. Today i let it sit for about 10 to 15 min and it started.
I have had numerous incident during the last 14 months regarding my saturn ion iii not wanting to start in cold weather & the ignition switch not allowing me to release the key. This has caused me to take my vehicle to a mechanic to try to diagnose, new battery, towing etc.
When i bought my car it wouldn't start, the dealer said it was because it sat for a long time. This problemhas been constantly been an issue since in extreme weather. I was told during one shop inspection it was electrical and they have seen a lot of this but don't know what causes it. With this case it has shut my radio on and off and a big issue that i have is when i am stopped with my foot on my brake the engine will rev up and jerk forward. This happens in the city when i'm driving at slower speeds. I've had to run off the road to avoid hitting people, the only thing that saves me from hitting anyone at lights or signs is my safety gap between me and a front car. I've been late for work, ruined vacations, been stranded with an infant in 100 degree weather, and wasted a lot of money trying to find the problems. I bought it new and have heard every excuse for the problems...you guys have finally stepped in on one of the problems we have been having now gm needs to answer the rest. I'm not the only one with these problems. If you do a search online you can pull up 100s ofissues exactly the same. I have all my receipts when i took it onto saturn dealers. Now i have doors that don't seal but i'm sure this is because it's old or other excuses. I had to buy another car because my kids aren't safe in it. I can't even have a clean conscious trading it in so i still am stuck with it. I have complained about this issue before but no one listens.
The ignition switch is not working properly. Sometimes, when vehicle is parked and an attempt make to turn ignition to off position, it won't go. It seemed to take 10 - 60 seconds for it to reset and then key could be removed.the latest incident occurred on 5/12-13/2018. The vehicle was parked, transmition in park position, and an attempt made to turn ignition to the off position. The key could not be moved.it did not reset itself. Key was stuck in the ignition, could be turned slightly to the right, vehicle could not be restarted. Then all power was lost, as though the battery was dead. The vehicle could not be locked of unlocked with the key for, had to use a second key to lock and unlock the vehicle.this vehicle was recalled for ignition switch problems in 2015 and was repaired. The same problem is occurring again. Gm tells me the new repair is not going to be covered by them. The reason, i'm told, is because the vehicle had to checked into the dealership no later than 5/17/18. The vehicle was towed to the dealership on that date. Due to severe storms in the area the tow truck driver arrived at the dealers ship a few minutes after the service department closed and deposited the key in the lock box. A rep from gm was supposed to have called the dealership on 5/17/18 between 5:45 and 6:00 to alert them the vehicle was on the was and might be a few minutes late and to please accept the vehicle and get it checked in. I am advised by the dealership they received no such call.this is going to be an expensive repair, i did everything the gm rep asked of me, i am 70 years old and have a very limited income.i can't be the only person this has happened to.please help me.
Car has problems starting up in cold weather, but it's sporadic - sometimes it will start, sometime it won't.believe it has something to do with a "white" wire that is in the steering column and connected to the ignition switch.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.in cold weather conditions, the vehicle would not start.usually after repeated attempts of turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle will start.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection to determine the cause of the failure.the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 48,000.
I don't feel safe in this vehicle, i have experience how dangerous it could be if the ignition switch does malfunction. I fear for my safety and my families safety the air bags does not work and there is electrical issues with the windows. I don't know why geico insurance didn't find this car not to be an safety issue?
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn off and prevented the key from being removed. Also, the key was unable to start the ignition. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and they key snapped and was broken inside the ignition. The failure occurred on august 23, 2010. She was told to get a locksmith because the key broke in the ignition lock. The contact currently has a rental vehicle and was advised that the parts were due in on april 1, 2010; however, to call on next monday since they are not available. When the recent failure occurred the contact had to continue moving the key around in order to start the vehicle prior to receiving the recall notice. The dealer advised her that it would cost her $125 in order for them to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was in the dealers possession for two weeks and the failure was related to nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v047000, air bags , electrical system. She is paying $7 per day for the rental vehicle. She was concerned about the cost adding up and getting reimbursed. She called the manufacturer and they stated that only 12 to 13 people have been killed due to the recall.her vehicle has been in the dealers possession for two weeks. She was told the letter wouldn't come until april or june but she received it on march 14, 2014. The approximate failure mileage was 49,131. Updated 6/26/14updated 07/09/2014
2003 saturn ion will not start due to faulty parts used by manufacturer.
I have a 2003 saturn ion. I have had it in 3 times to be worked on. Some days it will start some days it will not. I have had a fuse replaced, my started, and a connection to the starter. I know 2 other people who have had the same issue with the same car. Now i read this online blog and a ton of people having the same issue. My car is no longer under warranty so i will have to pay for all of these repairs.
Unresolve problem (7/2004 - 7/2005)vehicle is unsafe.suddenly stalls and stops while on highway creating hazard for traffic following at 65 mph.returned to dealer several times.they can not isolate the problem and can not repair.
My 2003 saturn ion refuses to start sporadically on cold mornings.this has been going on since early fall.my car repair shop assures me that the battery in my car is fully charged and capable of starting.they tell me that they have seen 5-6 of these issues with saturn ions in the past month, and that i must take it to the saturn dealership because it is a known ignition switch issue. I live in a fairly small town, the fact that my shop has seen this many issues with saturns is astounding.i have small children and the temps in indiana have been below zero.i fear that i will have them out somewhere and be unable to start my car in sub-zero temperatures, or that i will be unable to pick them up from school because i cannot get my car started.i have read on the web this morning, that i am not alone in my issues with my saturn ion.i realize that no one has died or been injured in my particular situation, but if small children are stranded in my car in sub-zero temps because my car won't start, it seems that, at the very least we have a potential safety issue here.
I purchased my saturn and a day later, i was having trouble with the ignition.the key wouldn't roll over. After a few days ,i found that if i rock the key back & forth or up & down, sometimes it would start or if i would rock the steering wheel it would let me start the car;by doing this, the key broke off, i still have enough of the key to get it to start.also, when i go to turn it off, sometimes it won't! or it will, but i can't get the key out.so i restart the car, put it in gear and then into park again, until it will allow me to take the key out.a year ago i had to have one portion of the ignition replaced, because when i'd go to start it,, it would make a noise, but would not start.i do not know why they did not fix the entire ignition at the time.i have had no trouble with the engine.but, something is keeping the a/c heater fans from working.i was living in another state at the time, and apparently their service practices could use some upgrading.i am now living in another state and in hopes that i get better service here. Thank you for listening.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to malfunction of the air bag light and door locks.the consumer stated all of a sudden the doors un-locked, the flasher started to flash and the air light illuminated.she immediately pulled into a nearby garage and asked for assistance. The solution at that time was to turn off the engine and then re-start it. The second incident occurred on november 16th. The consumer was informed the part required was a sensor diagnostic module, at a cost of $ 399.99. However, the part was no longer available. It was recommended by the mechanic, that a part try to be located at a junk yard.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition lock cylinder and ignition switch recall and requests reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder and ignition was replaced on june 3, 2014 in accordance with the safety recall. However, the first ignition switch was replacement on 3/17.05, was at no cost, as the vehicle was still under warranty. However, on 2/17/09 the ignition lock cylinder housing was replaced at a cost of $323.22 and on 6/11/12, the ignition and start switch were deemed faulty and replaced at a cost of $ 250.50.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards torecall repairs completed and seeks reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted numerous times and they had no idea when the parts would be available for the repairs.the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. Contact had not experienced a failure.
We no longer own this vehicle. It was involved in an accident that rendered it a complete total loss in 2012.
The contact owns 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled as the key was slightly touched by the contact.the vehicle was able to be restarted and the contact later discovered that the key could not be removed from the ignition.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the ignition switch and lock cylinder was replaced under the recall however, the failure was recurring even after the recall repairs.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Updated 6/17/14
Our 2003 saturn ion fails to start at times. Typically when this happens it is a cold morning.we replaced the battery and starter. The problem persists.hundreds of people have cited the very same problem on car discussion sites.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems.the consumer began having problems with the ignition from the time, the vehicle was purchased. She took the vehicle to several dealers, but no was able to find a problem. Since, the recall was issued, the consumer is seeking reimbursement for the diagnostic fees.
For years, and with increasing frequency, when i turn my car off, the key is stuck in the ignition for a while as if the car still thinks it's in drive. (you will see the same behavior if the shifter button is blocked from extending by a bottle in the cupholder after you put the car in park.) nevertheless, even when the shifter is in park properly, often there is a long pause and clicking in the steering column before the key will release. Sometimes you have to turn the key on & back off before the car registers this. Now at 71,000 miles it happens more often than not. I hope the ignition recall corrects this problem, but see from your existing complaints that it hasn't for some, so here's documentation of this happening in another car.
Key gets stuck in ignition and vehicle will not shut off. Have had to replace ignition switch twice first in 2005 with approx 12,000 miles and again in 2010 with approx 52,000 miles. Now vehicle has 73,000 miles and is having same issue,which drains down battery. No other keys are on key ring. This needs to be fixed immediately and included in gm recall as my vin is not showing as affected, and this should not be an out of pocket expense to me again as it is a known issue.
I've been having cold starting problems with my 2003 saturn ion. I've had this problem fix by dealer 3 times in the past. At 620.00 a pop that's hard . Now after talking to a technician that used to work for saturn before they closed ,that the problemis caused by oil that releases from the part when cold and leaks downfrom the ignition to the pass lock switch this should have a recall before this burns someone up and kills them . They should have to fix all these cars .do it right and stop charging people for something that really cant be fixed simply by replacing a part that will continue leaking oil when cold. I am really surprised this hasn't already been recalled. I can only wait to see if this happens they need to pay ,i cant afford to go buy a car with work slow so saturn and gm should be held responsible. All this is in the ignition switch inside the car and if a fire starts with you in it at the wheel you lose a car and possible a life or more if in heavy traffic and this locks down your car. It's not only me its my kids and others on the road at dangerit's all who drive a saturn ion 2003.
My 2003 saturn ion 2 will not start in the winter when the temperature is below 32 degrees. This can happen at least once a week all winter long. It can take anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour for my car to start again. I took it to a mechanic who could not find what the problem was and charged me $80 for nothing. This has been happening for three winters and has gotten worse each winter. It has caused me to miss work and be late for work several times.
2003saturn ion3 wont start wait 10min and it will start....i was at a children's hospital and was there with my child when we went to leave the car was in the garage for 4 days. We got in turned the car over and nothing but service engine. @ hours away from home with a sick child that just got released called my husband to come help he traveled 2 hrs to come to me when we went back to the car after sitting at the hospital waiting it started just fine. First time it had every done that to me. But now it has done it several times. I have been at the grocery store at the drs. Trying to leave home to get to work and at work when it has done it. I will try to start it and it tells me service engine and then 10min -20 min i go back to the car and it starts. I shouldn't have to deal with this nor should i have to pay to fix this when i see so many other people with the problem. This is a defect from the company that needs fixed. What happens if someone is on the side of the highway fixing a flat or something and this happens to them.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that on multiple occasions she experienced difficulty in removing the key from the ignition switch. The contact also stated that while attempting to shut the engine off, she was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Car will not start in the cold weather. When attempting to start security light turn on and won't start for at least 15 minutes. I have replaced the battery but that's not the solution.this happens at least three times a week.its horrible being stranded out in the cold when is below zero for at least 15 minutes.saturn needs to do something out this problem.
Car will not start when all components are good. Faulty anti theft device.
In early january my mother was involved in a serious car accident while driving a 2003 saturn iron. "i had no control over the car and it all happened so fast" my mother said. She hit a telephone pool then proceeded to roll down over a small hill and flipped, coming to a rest on a concrete divider. When responders arrived her ignition was off and the air bags did not deploy. She was hanging upside down for almost an hour until they were able to cut her out of the car. I have contacted gm and they confirmed that her car is part of the recent ignition switch recall. Please take the recall serious, it could save your l life, and others!
During the winter months when temperature is 30 or below my 2003 saturn ion is unable to start.i must wait 20 minutes and then try again. There seem to be a faulty ignition switch.which can be extremely dangerous in inclement weather.
The car's headlights and instrument lights shut off.warning lights such as "check engine", "abs", and "theft lock" all came on after parking the car.the horn would not shut off, i had to disconnect the battery to get horn to stop.attempted to start the following morning and while reconnecting the battery the horn came on again and the listed above lights stayed on.car has been unreliable and unsafe to drive!!!
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system ) however, the parts to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My 2003 saturn ion has an ignition problem.sometimes it won't start.it is intermittent.today the car started, i started driving all the warning lights came on, the power steering went off, the abs brake light came on.i got the car stopped, turned off the car. Tried to start it again, to no avail.waited a few minutes, started the car, turned around, went back to beg. Destination.turned off car.tried to restart - no restart.waited 30 min. Tried again, no start.waited 1 hour, started but none of the items on the dash would work.this problem has happened several times.what would have happened if i were on the freeway and all this just stopped and the power steering went out?
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that the vehicle would not start in cold weather.the vehicle takes over one hour to start and the dealer could not duplicate the failure.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in the gmc ignition module recall (number 03033-03c-06).the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage was 98,000.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall.the consumer found it unacceptable that gm allowed the cover-up for so many years.
My ignition switch wouldnt turn once the key was in so i opened it up took a look and put it back in. Now it turns but it turns on and back off before after jiggling the key a little it would turn on. Now it doesnt just starts and turns off.
I have been having some issues with clunking and grinding noises when going over bumps or potholes or while making turns.i took my 2003 ion 2 to have this checked and i found out that the problems was both of my control arm bushings.my car is 2 months out of warranty and has only 38,000 miles on it, so at first i thought that this could be untrue.but, after internet research it seems that many 2003 ion drivers have had this problem.i called my saturn dealer and they acted like they had never heard of this problem and could do nothing to help me or fix it.my other problem with the car, which also seems to be a common problem, is that the service engine soon light comes on intermittently.one day it will be on, and the next it will be fine.
The car just seemed toaccelerate by itself and then quit; amazingly enough the speedometer got screwed up and was showing 10mph over what it was really going; only way i could tell was by what the rpms normally run was way too slow compared to the speed.
When driving car shuts off completely.happened twice in the past and didn't think anything about it.heard about gm's recall with vehicles shutting off.my car last night shut off on me and again this morning.there's plenty of gas in the tank it just shuts down and won't let me start.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated received notification of nhtsa campaign id 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system), however the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer informed that the part would not be available until two months. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On multiple occasions this vehicle has accelerated without pushing the gas pedal, with no cruise control option, it's unsolved by multiple mechanics. Sometimes the brake works while it's happening, sometimes it doesn't, the most recent time i pulled into a parking lot where i had to hold the brake down to shut the car off, i could smell the transmission, i turned vehicle off, turned it back on and it went to over 5 rpm still, turned back off, sat and waited, it was 2am so i couldn't call anyone. After 10 minutes it finally went back to normal. That was the most severe, it's had slightly similar issues at least 4 times. First mechanic said it was a cruise control issue, then i told him i was leaving since the vehicle doesn't have cruise control at all. Don't want him working on it. 2nd one ran computer check, no issue found. Hopefully gm recalls this before it kills someone. This car has had many issues me and my father could fix, ignition switch, wiper blade transmission, coolant light but this one isn't easy.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key remained seized in the ignition when the vehicle was shifted into park. The contact stated that the key seized midway while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle lost electrical power and took 15 to 20 minutes before starting. The contact stated that there was a click before the key was released. The battery and engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called saturn of memphis (2420 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to jim keras automotive (2000 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Ignition faulty, car will not start or release key from ignition. Has shut off while driving in the past 6 months
When driving my car. My power steering power light comes on and beeps. It is difficult to steer, i have to pull over and restart my car. Also my power windows will work after the car is off and doors are opened.these items are on the recall list, i was told because it was not my year it was just a coincidence. Really??thanks for any help.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after numerous attempts. The failure would only recur during colder weather. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where the ignition switch assembly was replaced and the anti-theft security system was re-wired. The failure continued after the repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
Failure occurs only when it is cold outside. The car starts then dies or sometimes doesn't start at all. It usually takes between 20 min to several hours in the freezing cold to get the car started. So far this week it has refused to start 4 times 2 of those times when i was away from home or friends leaving me stranded in the cold.i was once for 2 days at a coworkers house because i was unable to get the car to start in the freezing cold last winter and i lived 30 miles away. I have researched this and it is an extremely common problem for my car that saturn refuses to recall. One day someone like me is going to get stranded in the middle of nowhere and possibly freeze if they don't have a cell phone. I've taken my car several different repair places and the problem persists.
In very cold weather the car will not start.
I have a 2003 saturn ion.i just purchased this car from the dealership earlier in 2006.it worked great until the cold winter came.ever since the weather has become cold i have had issues starting my car almost daily.i will get in the car and try to start the engine.most times nothing happens...no noise at all.other times it will sound like it's turning over but will then stop.i will have to wait about 10 minutes and then the car starts fine.i will drive to my location and shut the car off.if i get back in again within a short period of time i have to go through the same process again.i have searched the internet message boards and have found hundreds of people with the same issue...but still no recall by saturn.if this problem persists without a recall i will no longer purchase saturn vehicles.
Bought a 2003 saturn ion 2 and it will periodically lock out the ignition system so you have to wait 8-10 minutes to start the car. We have replaced, the ignition switch, starter, battery, and a few other parts to no avail. It was once in jan. Of 2010 and then again in march, but now in june it has happened 3 times in 2 days. I read on a forum that people were having this problem in cold weather climates during winter, but hawaii is a moderate climate year round, no excuse.
2003 saturn ion service bulletin # 040845005.nhtsa item #: 10007431.no crank no start when ambient temperatures when cold.had this car for 6 years with minor issues beginning as described above last winter season in 2008.now the issue is frequent, multiple times a day if weather is cold. I live in the north east it gets cold here often.i have been unemployed for 14 months and can not afford the $270 saturn is claiming to repair this situation. After doing some research i found that this is a common problem with people owning the saturn ion, saturn is aware of this and it is a design defect. Why can't this be recalled? it leaves me stranded in awkward and unpleasant weather conditions. I currently have to heat up my car key with a lighter to make it warm enough to heat up the ignition switch and the grease inside.is there anything you can do? thank you.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle loss power and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, smoke emitted from the radio. Upon inspection, it was found that the radio wires were burnt. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Car does not want to start in cold weather & recently has not wanted to start a few times in warm weather. I have only had the car since january & on average it does this 5-10 times a month. If you put the key in to start the car, it will either make a clicking noise & wont start or it will start then the ignition dies immediately. Service engine soon scroll light will come on. It usually takes 10-30 minutes to eventually get the car started. One time in extremely cold weather it would not start for 4 days. Took car to dealership where purchased & it failed to act up while they had it. They said there was nothing they could do about it.
2003 saturn ion. This car will not start in the cold weather. If the temperature is below 32 degrees f for an extended period of time, the car will stall. I have read that the difficultly may have to do with a type of lubricant on the starter, which hardens in the cold weather. The car stalls as a result, and then the pass-lock kicks in. After 8 minutes, the car may start, or one may have to wait an additional 8 minutes (or more) for the ignition switch to loosen up enough to start the engine. However, the car may stall yet again---and set off the passlock system yet again.
The temperatures in fort wayne have been below freezing lately (wind-chill was -35 today), and my 2003 saturn ion has had a lot of trouble starting.when i turn my key in the ignition, it turns over but won't start.after letting it sit for a minute, i try to start it again, only now it won't even turn over; it just clicks.i thought my battery needed to be replaced, but i haven't had much help today in dealing with it.i searched the internet for advice, and i came across a car review website with several reviews and comments complaining about the same 2003 saturn ion problem i'm having.from the reviews and comments, i figured our problems are one in the same- the cars have faulty ignition switches.i tried to get my car fixed when i first bought it last year, and the dealer told me it was an ignition problem.i'm just now discovering that it's a problem with all 2003 ions- not just mine.as far as i know, saturn is doing nothing to help its customers in their greatest time of need.thank god my car died in the parking lot at work and not in some location where i would be stranded in the frigid temperatures.
We own a 2003 saturn ion and the key gets stuck in the ignition. You have to press a release button in the steering column to get the key out. In addition, this appears to create an electrical issue as sometimes the car won't start. We purchased this vehicle used and took it back to the dealership within the 30 day warranty period. They said they were "unable to replicate" problem, unbeknownst to us this was an ongoing issue with saturn ions. The "temporary fix" is even in the owners manual. That's just wrong!how can a company get away with selling such a defective product -- and especially a car!!!i feel ripped off and saturn should stand behind such a defective vehicle issue. This does create a safety issue because sometimes the car won't start leaving you stranded.the dealership won't even offer to give a "free estimate" -- and now they tell me there are various possible fixes -- it depends on which part is broken. So i have to give them $85 for them to tell me how much it will cost to fix.i am a single parent, i purchased this vehicle because it was affordable and i certainly don't see why i have to pay for a manufacturing defect. Saturn needs to step up and fix the problem!!! there are hundreds of stories like mine online. I hope you can help!
2003 saturn ion fails to start. This is leaving my wife and kids stranded in the cold a couple of times a day now. Details can be found at this website as well as many others. This is the perfect description.http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the front driver side turning indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to find a failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.updated 7/16/15updated 10/12/2017
Ask a mechanicspring 2014, we had the recall on the ignition fixed on my 2003 saturn.on september 9th my son drove the saturn to detroit mi.about half way there on i-94, at rush hour, the saturn lost power and began stopping.he was going about 70 miles/hour and didn't have extra keys on the key ring.luckily, he is strong, smart and quick thinking.he was able to wrestle the steering column toward an exit, while depressing the clutch and restarting the car.thankfully it started!if i had been driving the car, i don't think i could have done those things.we called the dealership that fixed the car and after numerous calls, they said they were not authorized to tow the car and fix it.now several weeks later and in response to letters sent to gm executives, they tell us the same thing. I am telling them their fix is not a fix!i don't want others injured or dead.why is this entitled 'ask a mechanic'?we were told many years ago by a mechanic at the saturn dealer not to hang extra keys on our ring.this dealer has been gone for many years.maybe someone needs to ask a current mechanic if this is the right fix for gm vehicles.
This has happened twice in exactly thirteen months the first time was on february 3, 2005.i adjusted my power drivers side mirror while driving home at night on highway 61 and heard a pop and all my lights including headlights and dash lights went out .my four way safety flashers also would not work i was driving in complete darkness while traveling approximately 67 mphthis incident occurred almost identically last year while driving in town approximately 25 mph adjusted mirror heard a pop and all lights went out.luckily in both incidents no one hit me from behind due to the fact they couldn't see me until it was too late. No one was killed or injured but that was just pure luck .. Last years incident i had my car towed to saturn and they determined that the bcm fuse was bad they replaced fuse.obviously they did not get to the root of the problem you would think you can adjust your power mirror without having all lights shut off including dash lights .. Once you put the vehicle into park you cannot turn it off completely the key will only go as far as the accessory position and cannot be removed.the engine will run you just can't move the vehicle.somehow i do not think they corrected the problem entirely when they replaced the fuse.it seems to me you should not blowa bcm fuse every thirteen months exactly to the day.it is such a potentially fatal problem the consequences are terrifying.my 2003 saturn ion-3 can not be the only car out there with this happening especially twice in thirteen months.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact statedwhen the key was placed in the ignition the theft system activated and the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 03v231000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 142,710.
1. My 2003 saturn ion it would not start again. This is happening more often. I have had it hooked up a scan tool at our repair shop it said it was the safety switch, something about it had been tampered with. Which it had not, because i was right there all the time. If i wait a few minutes it will starti have been going through this for about 2 yrs now, it has worked every time. However it is becoming more often and that is why i was able to get it hooked up to a scan tool.2. The first 2 yrs it may have happened 4 times. Within the last 3 weeks it has happened 6 times.3. You just need to wait, when it decides to start it will. It is almost like the computer thinks that someone is breaking into the car, so shorts off the fuel to the carburetor and it will not start. It will turn over, will not start. If your try right away nothing happens, so you need to wait.... Try it again, it turns over, fires up will not start,the engine will not go.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated the ignition key became stuck in the ignition switch. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who replaced the ignition switch.a week after the vehicle was repaired the key became stuck in the ignition.the contact called the manufacturer who stated due to the vehicle not being covered by a warranty there was nothing they could do. The contact noticed numerous complaints regarding the faulty ignition switch on various models associated with the same manufacturer. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 109,000.
While driving, complete electrical failure.all dash lights out.gauges zero.steering difficult.this continues to happen.
I have a 2003 saturn ion and my car keeps turning off.and when i try to turn it off i canti called to make an appt but no parts are in yet.i have been taking the bus to work.
Faulty ignition switch.car will not start for 10-15 minutes when its cold outside.battery replaced and it did not help.
2003 saturn ion will not start due to the passlock timing me out. It has left me stranded too many times and yesterday i had to wait 3 hrs for my car to start. I have read reports of other consumers having the same issue and wanted to file a written complaint.
Saturn will not start in cold weather.starts fine in the warmth of my garage.barely turns over then dies.have to wait several minutes or have it jumped.battery is fully charged and alternator is good.starter problem or ignition problem. Same as many others: http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html.
Yet another complaint on the faulty ignition switch on the saturn ion. Since it appears hundreds of thousands of people are having this same problem, and gm is aware of this problem why has there not been a recall??car will not start when cold, key gets stuck in ignition.gm what is the deal???
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled after the battery light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 186,495.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.updated 8/11/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.updated 08/20/2014
I want to file a complaint about my saturn ion 2003 in hopes that we can recall the car.my car is outside uncovered all night.right now it is 27.1 degrees outside.my saturn ion 2003 has a hard time starting when it is below 32 degrees.i read on this website http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html that i am not the only one that is having this issue.it seems to be an issue with the ignition switch.this has happened to me 2 times this week,3 times this year, a total of 6 to 8 times in the 5 years that i've had it. It sounds like the ignition revs, but then it dies and my car has a message "service soon".if i give it a few minutes to sit, then i try it again, sometimes it does the exact same thing, sometimes it gets a little better, but the engine won't turn over completely.then, when the ignition switch is a little warmer, it will actually start.i usually stay in my car for an average of 15 minutes.longest i've waited for my car to start was an hour. I have talked to saturn once about this, but they stated that they will have to reproduce the issue before they can find out what is wrong.if i can get my car to saturn, obviously they will not be able to reproduce the issue.this is something that saturn really needs to acknowledge since it is more of a safety issue. We don't want to be stranded in the cold with no phone service waiting for the grease or ignition switch to warm up.it's ridiculous.thank you for your attention.
When the consumer plugged devices into the cigarette lighter the turn signal would not work.*nlm
I have a 2003 saturn that will not start when it gets cold, this has happen since i have had the car.this can be very frustrating and costly when i miss hours from work or trying to get my child to school.i have seen several complaints regarding this issue.is there anyone willing to do anything.why should we continue to suffer for trusting a product with your name on it for reliable transportation.karen
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. When the contact removed the key from the ignition, the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact also noticed smoke in the cabin of the vehicle from the steering column and underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the ignition switch, fuse box, and wiring harness were replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
My key switch doesn't allow me to remove my key when i'm in parked and my transmission strands at times and my car doesn't start all the time when i try to start it i have to sit and wait awhile before it starts again i could be sitting in the drive thru on parked waiting to travel again on th he main roadway
Whenever the temperature is significantly below freezing my 2003 saturn ion will not start. I sat in the car and tried to start the engine for over 20 minutes this morning before giving up and calling off the interview i was supposed to go to. It is not a battery issue, as the battery is completely charged. This issue has occurred roughly 15 times in the past two years, often leaving me stranded without a way to get home.
2003 saturn ion coupe will not start in cold humid weather.
I received a letter from gm about the ignition switch recall either last week or the week before. It stated to drive my vehicle with the ignition key only, not even with the key fob. I was also told that the part is no longer made for my vehicle.the letter also stated that there is no risk of ignition failure as long as the driver uses the key only. I have faithfully followed that since receiving my letter.i am telling you that information is false. As i was driving home tonight, i noticed the engine sounded different. The steering became difficult to control, the battery light illuminated on the dash, and my brakes only responded to very heavy pressure. Basically i had little control of my vehicle. I was less than a mile away from home. I turned into a parking lot with great difficulty, turned off my vehicle and then back on. It was as if nothing happened. I am panicked now.thank goodness this happened after i exited the highway and it was after rush hour. I'm not sure i would have been able to turn into that parking lot without incident if there was heavier traffic. I immediately called gm when i returned home and told them the car wasn't safe to drive, even with the ignition key only. Customer service didn't seem to understand the danger. We'll see if they follow up. I hope you follow up as well.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn into the off position after numerous attempts. The cover underneath the lower steering column was removed to access a spring which was turned in a backward and forward motion in order to turn the engine off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions. The ignition tumblers and gear shift sensor were replaced. In addition, a new ignition key was provided. The failure persisted after the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.consumer stated vehicle was never repaired and has been sold.
Intermittent starting problem, car sounds like it is starting then doesnt, i wait ten minutes then it will start. Ignition switch problem
Car just recently popped up power steering only happens when its sits over night and when i start it up in the morning it's very stiff to turn but if i drive it like that for a little and shut the car off the steering is fine. The dash lights flicker off and on and when doing so causes heat or a/c to cut out after driving it for alittle bit. The key locks in the ignition switch when i go to shut off the car and i have to press the plunger for it to release. Keeps saying coolant when going down the road even though the coolant is where it needs to be.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.sporadically, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning.the contact would also experience a no start condition.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the ignition switch at the cost of several hundred dollars.two years later, the failure recurred, but the dealer would not assume any responsibility.lastly, the windshield wipers would repeatedly hop around the windshield.on one occasion, the wiper fractured and had to be replaced.the failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 99,000.
Car has frequent intermittent starting problems (about one in 4 starting attempts is a no-go).internet research brings up many complaints of the ignition switch sending the wrong signal to the computer which in turn activates the security system (passlock, in gm speak) and prevents the car from starting.gm recognizes the issue in tsb #3493a which recommends replacing the ignition switch.since this is a known failure to gm, i believe the switch replacement should be done at the manufacturer's cost, not the consumer's cost.it is an expensive procedure and consumers are forced to go to the dealer for the repair because the car's computer (bcm) has to be reprogrammed after the switch replacement.
I received my recall notice in late january , early february. I immediately called christenson chevrolet 9700 indianapolis blvdhighland, in 46322 iwas told the parts would be in late march early april. I then called the last week of march and i was told the parts would be in april 5th or 6th. I called on the 8th to set up a time for getting me vehicle fixed. I have been having problems with my ignition all winter. On the 8th i was told they needed my vin number, make of car and phone number so they could order my part. They could have got that the first time i called. I called again on april 18thto inquire about my recall. I was rudely told that i was on the list and they would call me when they were ready for me. This is a safety recall and i am having problems with my ignition. I have never heard of recall that worked in this way. My part should have been fed exed to their location so it could be repaired the next day. Why am i still waiting to get my car fixed when it is having problems during a safety recall?
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While parked, the contact turned the key in the ignition to shut the engine off but the key could not be turned pass the accessory mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the ignition switch would have to be repaired. The contact stated that the ignition was previously replaced for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power completely. The vehicle veered to the right side of the road and came to a rolling stop. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the failure occurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was repaired in may of 2014 per nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system) at a unknown dealer, but the failure recurred. General motors was made aware of the failures and stated that the vehicle was under a twelve month warranty, which expired in april of 2015. The failure mileage was 112,246.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle lost power steering. After turning the vehicle off, it failed to start. The contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was remedied by the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,603.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired per a recall. After the repairs, while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The recall specifics were unknown. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 10/19/16*lj
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the gear was stuck in the park position and she was unable tomove the vehicle. The power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. An independent mechanic checked the vehicle and suggested that the failure could be electrical. The technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle not starting intermittently and ignition switch recall notice repairs.the consumer received a recall notice, in the mail. However, when she called the dealer to inquire about an appointment, she was informed, the parts were not available. The consumer went to her local mechanic and had the ignition switch replaced. She is now seeking reimbursement. The consumer was informed, she the replacement, was not performed by a gm dealer, she would not be entitled to reimbursement.
While driving. Upon stopping the vehicle. The consumer got out to take the child out of the vehicle with the ignition running. The doors locked, and the consumer could not get her child out of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the problem still exist.doors locked automatically upon exiting driver's side.additional service include, the a/c and heater funtion failed due to faulty connection from switch to resistor card, collapse of horn cover causing loss of airbag.ignition switch failed.the signal and running lamps were inoperative.
My 2003 saturn ion refuses to start when it is cold but after 10 mins it will decide it wants to start.i have been stranded and put hundreds of dollars into this problem with the mechanic not seeing the problem.put a new ignition switch in the car and still has the problem.after doing some research on the web many saturn owners are having the same problems.this needs to be a recall and saturn is refusing to do so.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion level 2 (na). The contact noticed that the vehicle would not start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the ignition switch and pass lock neededto be repaired. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The dealer was repairing the ignition switch and the anti theft device system. The current mileage was approximately 66,000. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Couple months ago i brought my can to gm because of the ignition switch recall. Last week i got a call from gm that my car was done and ready to be pick up. I noticed that the power of my car wasn't there, the passenger window was going down (when i dropped it off at gm it wouldn't go down), and my car charger wasn't working (when i dropped it off it the car was charging my phone same charger same phone). 2:00am today i hit a deer on my way to my parents house (im okay but don't know about the deer) but the air bags didn't deploy.
The electric power steering went out luckily in a parking lot at a shopping center in october 2012 the motors were replaced previously before saturn went defunct back in approximately 2006 and at approximately 40,000 miles. These are exactly the same motors that a recall was proposed on the chevy cruz and gm says they are not coveredor no covered under the saturn program.now over the past 6 months the ignition switch which gm knows has problems has shut the engine off while driving and now it's to the point where it locks intermittently not allowing the disengaging of the engine transmission when attempting to turn off and park. Again gm says there is no recall but they have recalls on other gm vehicles.i have spent upwards of $700 dollars for repairs and batteries and enough is enough. I've read of the many nightmare on the internet and wonder if your bureau can do anything to remedy the situations. Thanks.
The car wont start and i changed the battery and had the alternator tested and starter both passed i attempt to start the car the ignition switch clicks then stalls, security system kicks in reads "service engine soon" after about 20minutes the car starts, hear rattling noise in front suspension this is happening all the time for the past year since i bought the car.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). However, the part that was needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The contact had not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. When the vehicle was parked, the key failed to remove from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switched needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures explained in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000.
2003 saturn ion ignition switch broke; became inoperative & cost $600.00 to repair & could have been accident causal.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to a repair bill for the ignition defect and seeks reimbursement.updated 08/27/14the consumer request for reimbursement, was approved. Updated 11/20/14updated 01/22/15. Updated 01/27/15status update 02/12/15. The consumer stated gm now refuses to comply with the agreement. Updated 03/04/15.updated 04/13/15. Updated 04/09/15updated 12/28/15.
2003 ion, will not start when the weather is cold, the error noted on the display notes theft interlock, if you wait 10 minutes, the car will start. At times the key will stick in the ignition and will not come out, at times the car will not shut off. This interlock needs to be a saturn recall.
Several times when i have gone to turn off my car the ignition switch will not release the key. When this happens i have to place my foot back on the brake and run through the gears with my gear stick. The ignition switch that is currently in my car is one that was used to replace the factory one when the ignition switch recall was issued. Also, recently my car has been showing problems with the power steering. It has gone out multiple times on my son while he was driving resulting in him having to fight the car to get it to turn. I have never had a problem before and i hear that there are recalls for both. These problems have happened multiple times and i do not have exact dates.
Starting this fall, my 2003 saturn ion has had a problem with not starting sometimes.it starts fine in the morning no matter how cold, but sometimes after i drive a little while and engine is warmer, it will not start back up if i run into the store or whatever for a few minutes.it turns over a few strokes and dies completely.if i try immediately after that absolutely nothing happens.i will normally wait 15 minutes (or so) and it starts perfectly fine with plenty of power.
While driving at highway speeds steering would suddenly stop working display a power steering system failure on dashboard and enter manual steering mode. I would put car in neutral turn vehicle off and on to reset computer and steering to bring it back to a normal condition. As time progressed the fault would appear more frequently before getting it repaired at local saturn authorized repair gm facility. Paid close to $1,000 for the repair and parts. Now that vehicle has lifetime warranty all pervious repairs should be refunded to consumers.
On tuesday, december 11, i stopped at a blockbuster to drop off some movies. When i returned to my car, it would not start. The engine would not even try to turn over. I heard a clicking noise, and called a friend to come and give me a jump.i tried to jump it, and that did not work.i immediately called a saturn dealership that is nearby where i live. I told them what was going on so i could bring it in and have it looked at.i said that my car wouldn't start, when i tried to jump it that didn't work, and that my key is now stuck in the ignition and won't come out.his response to me was, "i bet it's the ignition switch.we have been having a lot of trouble with those now that the weather is cold. Did you say you jumped it? you shouldn't have done that. That can cause the battery to have a shortage".today, i had my car towed to the dealership and they diagnosed my car with an ignition switch problem and a dead battery.i had them replace both, and i also kept both of my old parts.
I have a saturn ion 2003 and spent the whole of last winter having to go out and turn my key in the ignition 10 minutes before i needed to leave anywhere so it would start.it actually started in 2006 and the car did not start a couple of times during the winter.georgia had a mild winter that year.unfortunately, 2007 was much colder and my car constantly would not start.i am a single parent whose family are 3000 miles away on a different continent and i cannot afford for my car to not work when i have an hour commute and have to pick my child up by a certain time each day.i have looked at many websites and blogs and realize that this is a serious problem with all saturn ions.saturn knows about it and refuses to do anything about it.i took it to the saturn dealership and they couldn't figure anything out except i needed a new ($80) battery that did not solve the problem.i think that it is a huge problem and am not surprised that people don't like to buy american cars when this is the type of response that you get from them when their product does not work correctly.are we sure that it's not just a scheme for them to make money from people?
I have a 5-speed manual 2003 saturn ion .every time it's cold outside, the car refuses to start.this has happened repeated last winter, and has a couple times this fall, also.now, that the temperature is staying low, i'm concerned about the time and effort required to make the car start.the radio and lights work fine, indicating there is power getting to this equipment.however, when trying to turn the car over to start, a message pops up saying "service engine."nothing happens after that.one can almost predict when it will happen.if the temperature gets below freezing, one must be prepared to sit at home until the temperature rises, and allows for the car to start.
I own a 2003 saturn ion.the battery went dead today because my wife left the lights on by accident.when the battery in this model car becomes discharged two undesireable problems arise.i feel that both of them introduce safety concerns.first, the key won't come out of the ignition switch through normal means.second, the car can't be moved!the gear shift lever remains in the park position.i feel that a car designed such that these two problems occur when the battery fails is a poor design.the instruction manual provided with the car makes no mention of these problems occuring with a dead battery.in order to jump a dead battery in a car it is often necessary to move the car i n order to jump the battery from another car.i feel having an intentional design in a car that prevents it from being moved by the owner creates a safety concern.regarding the key situation, my wife left her entire set of keys in the car when they got stuck in the ignition switch.many important keys were left in the car unattended.it could have made a bad situation much worse.it turns out that the instruction manual in the car discusses how to get stuck keys out of the ignition switch, but no mention is made in the book that keys will get stuck in the ignition switch when the battery goes dead.i spoke to the consumer complaint department at saturn regarding this concern, but it is not saturn's policy to respond to this type of customer complaint.since i feel these two problems do have a safety impact, i decided to register this complaint with the nhtsa.
Horn is very difficult to actuate, requiring hard pressing one of two specific small horn logos on the steering wheel air bag cover.these are hard to find in an emergency, and impossible to quickly find when driving at night.this has resulted in a few near misses, because the horn could not be activated quickly enough to alert another driver that they were leaving their lane.i had to swerve evasively to prevent the accident.saturn dealer in past has said that horn works normally.this is the only vehicle that my wife or i have driven in thirty years that has this problem. It appears to be a poor design, and something should be done to rectify it.the horn isuseless in a suddenly developing emergency situation.date is not specific; as form would not allow submission without a date. I have not hadan accident yet, but this should be rectified before someone has a serious accident.
Hornfailed without warning. *mr
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when the horn was activated it would continue to sound until the vehicle was shut off. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.updated 8/27/14 updated09/15/2014
Consumer found it difficult to depress the horns button when needed due to its location.this made it impossible to warn other motorist in a emergency situation. Also, when accelerating on wet surface tires will spin but vehiclewill not accelerate.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle became very hard to maneuver. Also, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to turn off after being pressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
The horndid not work all the time.the design for the horn, only allowed it to be used when the consumer'sfingers weredirectly on the horn indicator symbol.the dealer suggested that the horn worked as designed. *sc
The horn assembly required excessive effort to activate.the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that hornwas designed that way.
In a panic situation, the owner was unable to locate the horn button due tothe size and location. This caused adistraction, due to theconsumer having to take hereyes off the road and look on the steering wheel to locate the horn button.the consumer noted the driver's head rest was tilted too far forward, the problem was eventually corrected.
Saturnhorn is hard to activate (almost impossible in winter climates) due toa poor horn button design. In a panic situation you have to look down and hunt for the "g" spot on the horn button in order to sound the horn within sufficient time to be useful in warning other motorists. I have experinced this many times in a parking lot situation, and also during interstate driving. Sometimes the horn fails to sound at all.saturn corp. Referred me tothe dealer for repairs. Dealer claims there is nothing they can do because of the inherent design with the air bag. Other ions that i test drove also displayed this behavior and saturn corp. Should be working on a solution to this potential safety issue.
Operation of the vehicle horn is very difficult as the activation locations are not prominent enough to find when involved in an emergency situation. In fact i believe that the horn did not operate on one occasion when positive activation was achieved. This is a dangerous design. One that more than likely has or will result in an accident.
The horn malfunctioned without warning.the consumerhad to use excessive force in order to hear the horn.
2003 saturn ion. This car will not start in the cold weather. If the temperature is below 32 degrees f for an extended period of time, the car will stall. This will be a recall item once we get together and sue saturn for this obvious negligent behavior. This problem is well known and is continual. Perhaps when some unfortunate soul is stranded in the wilderness and dies, then the manufacturer will pay attention to this cold weather start problem. The public is well aware of the problem and so is saturn. It would be well worth it for the corporate office to crunch the numbers and decide to recall the vehicle for this problem. I have read that the difficultly may have to do with a type of lubricant on the starter, which hardensin the cold weather. The car stalls as a result, and then the passlock kicks in. After 8 minutes, the car may start, or one may have to wait an additional 8 minutes (or more) for the ignition switch to loosen up enough to start the engine. However, the car maystall yet again---and set off the passlock system yet again. Saturn is negligent at the very least--and criminally negligent if they know of this problem---the potential dangers of it---and do nothing.
Failure to start in cold weather, and key sticking in ignition.
I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer.when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently fails to start.the passlock system activates, preventing the car from starting, because the ignition switch fails to recognize that the proper key is in the ignition.gm has issued a technical advisory (# 04-08-45-005d) dated 15 mar 2006 identifying the ignition switch as the cause of this problem.the saturn dealership confirmed that the ignition switch was the cause of the passlock malfunction on my car and informed me that it would cost $250.00 to replace the ignition switch.in performance of my duties as a federal officer i rely on my vehicle to start when i need it to.i am often dispatched to remote areas in inclement weather to assist the public.having a vehicle that will not start because of a recognized defective ignition switch is unacceptable; being told that i have to pay for repairs because of a manufacturing defect is insulting.the faulty ignition switch is not only a safety concern of mine, it impacts the safety and security of the american public that i have sworn to protect.finally it is a safety concern for every saturn ion owner who depends on their car to start in 30 degree weather when there is no other warm environment available.
Car would not turn over until several attempts were madekey would not come out of lock until after several attempts were made occurs weekly for several monthsi needed to get a new ignition switch and a new ignition cylinderthis is the 2nd ignition cylinder i have had to get since purchasing my vehicle, obviously something is wrong with their partsonce my car ran with out the key in the ignition!!!
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had problems starting in cold weather.the engine would start after a few attempts or not start at all on different occasions.the non service dealer could not duplicate the issue to fix it.
When it is cold out, and i go to start my car in the morning, it starts to turn over but then stalls and dies.the lights and radio still work, and the instrument panel blinks "service vehicle".i have to wait at least 10 minutes to even attempt to start my vehicle again because it is something with the security feature of the ignition.
Saturn 2003 ion will not start in cool to cold weather. After several tries car will not start, but will then start after sitting for about ten minutes. Apparently this is a common problem with newer saturns.
2003 saturn ion has problems starting in the cold. Multiple websites document dozens of cases of people with the exact same issue all relating to a faulty ignition switch system. Problem occurred sporadically the first couple years but has become more and more common. Saturn is willing to replace the ignition switch but at my expense for something that is an obvious defect of the car.
Car will not start when first attempting to start is in cold weather.after about 10 to 15 minutes it will finally start when attempting again.from research on the internet it sounds similar to numerous other complaints people have about a faulty ignition switch that saturn has known about for some time.
I have a 2003 saturn ion and for the past 2 years my vehicle has had problems starting in the cold.i have heard and read hundred of people having to replace their ignition switch on their ions. It has left me stranded on many occassions in the morning and at night.saturn has not offered to fix this problem and is just banking in thecash for us to replace their ignition switches and get our computers reprogrammed. Since saturn will not do anything to help its customers then i feel it is someone to investigate this ongoing problem.
We have a 2003 saturn ion that wont start in cold weather due to ignition switch problems.saturn dealer wants $100 just to diagnose it on a computer but many forums have information stating that the dealer already knows that the ignition switch is faulty.
I am really getting tired of this part breaking and gm needs to find a fix and recall this car and solve the problem.i found 44 pages of the same complaint on this same car on this website: (http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.html)i own a 2003 saturn ion sedan. My ignition is stuck in the on position. The only way i can shut my car off is to pull the fuse to the ecm. The key does not turn in any direction and will pull out of the socket with the car running. I have had this ignition part changed 4 times already. The first two times was under warranty and the key would pull out with car running, the second two times i had to pay for. The last two times it would not let me start the car because of the key not being able to turn. This is the first time it won't let me turn it off. I know this is an older car, but this is too much...[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When the outside weather is cold, my 2003 saturn ion 2 won't start.this has happened 3 separate occasions over the last 2 months.
Car won't start on mornings when temp is below 50 degrees. Once temp warms up, car starts fine. I can't wait until the afternoon to go to work! i also don't want to be stranded while working (i do home nursing).
Key always stuck in ignition, car doesn't start car door lock broken.
Ignition problem - engine won't start, passlock prevents ignition.i live in texas and it's rarely that cold in the mornings, every time this has happened to me it has been a cold wet blustery day but not freezing.car acts like the battery is dead, but frequent manipulation of the passlock remote will eventually clear the problem.this has left me stranded several times, and if saturn knows about the problem, and hasn't done anything about it in the 5 years that it has been occurring, then they should be held criminally negligent.they should be made to correct the problem with the ignition and the passlock system, and replace or repair the control module at no cost.my door locks no longer work, and in speaking to other owners i can expect a downward spiral of electrical failures in the coming months.
My car won't start! at least every once in a while anyway. It's a 2003 saturn ion. I bought it used on 5/14/05 and a few months after, when it started to get cold in ga., it wouldn't start. After about 10-30 minutes, it would finally start as if there was no problem leaving me feeling like i was going crazy. I thought it may be the battery, so i replaced that (40.00 dollars). It still gave me problems that very night! i took it to the dealership, and had a diagnostic check done (40.00 dollars), they couldn't find anything wrong, and basically blew me off. Discouraged, i left and gave up. It continued to act up 2 days later, which i just dealt with. I took it to the shop yesterday for a oil change and guess what? it wouldn't start while it was there. They told me that while they were about to take it to the wash it wouldn't start, and asked me if i had any problems. I said yea. They said they were sure they'd locate the problem that day. Came back an hour later to tell me that it was the technician fault, claiming that he had left it in drive while trying to start it (how would he get it in drive if it wouldn't start?) anyway, it wouldn't start that night! at this point im going to get my future father in law involved since he is an engineer and have him stir the pudding. Oh, and he believes it a short with the electrical system so we will have to have them to check that out.
On cold mornings (35 and below) my 03 saturn ion will not start.i turn the key and the lights come on but the engine won't turn over.the security light flashes and it tells me to "service vehicle".if i wait about 10-20 minutes the car will start. (which causes me to be late for work)i've replace the battery but cannot afford 200+ to change out the starter and/or other parts.i've read numerous complaints online of other ion owners having the same problem (http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html).
Car wouldn't start, battery and electrical system checked ok.finally checked with other owners of similar make,model and year of car and the cold weather problem with the started is a known issue.waited an hour or so to try again and the car started.
Car is very difficult to start in cold weather. Must play with ignition switch many times to get it started.
2003 saturn ion.when attempting to start car on cold mornings pass lock system engages and locks car from being able to start for some period of time.has left me stranded in cold weather several times, latest being date just below.this is not a battery or starter issue.from research i have done, this seems to be a faulty design with the starter switch, and is is apparently known to saturn corp.
2003 ionwhen the weather gets cold, my car will not start, i will try it again and again. I will wait about 15 minutes and then all of a sudden it will start like nothing is wrong. The battery has been tested and is completely fine. It will turn on all electronics, tell me to service engine, then it won't turn over. Next i wait about 15 minutes and it starts. And runs fine. This has happened at least 20 times.
The contact ownsa 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign number 14e021000 (ignition switch). The contact stated when she turned the vehicle off, the key would not release from the ignition once the vehicle was parked. The approximate failure mileage was 112,111.
The ignition switch does not work. During "cold days" my car does not start. I have to wait between 10 to 20 minutes to start the car. This is a problem that ion 2003-2007 have, saturn knows about it. However, they have not done anything about fixing the problem. Thousands of complains about the ignition switch, they need to do something.
I have a 2003 ion 2 which i bought new in march 2003.starting in dec 2007, my car would not start up in the morning when it is cold outside. 10-15 min later i would try to start it again and it would start up like nothing was wrong.i had saturn look at it, they stated that they "could not replicate" the problem and found nothing wrong.in january 2008, it started to happen on a daily basis, so i took it to my local mechanic who said the battery was charging fineand could not pin point a problem but suggested putting in a new starter which cost me $300.at first i thought that my problem was solved, but now in feb 2008 ( one month later)it is not startingup in the mornings again on real cold days (0-20 degrees), but 10-15 min later, it starts right up.
Car will not start when below freezing.....
When temperature gets low, my 2003 saturn ion won't start.it must sit for 15-20 minutes before it will start up.
Vehicle will start some days and not start others.would have to try over and over again several times to get the vehicle to start.not the battery!
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion l3. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact placed the key into the ignition and the engine did not start, but the service vehicle light illuminated on the instrument. The contact stated that they had to wait several minutes to get the vehicle to start. The contact stated that the key also became stuck in the ignition. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regard to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.updated 4/24/13 the consumer stated the vehicle needs a new wire harness for the alarm system and a new ignition lock tumbler with the dielectric grease in it. This failure across more often when cold. Uponmaking short errands, the vehicle must be left running in order to avoid sitting for 10 minutes. Updated 06/3/2013
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key seized in the ignition. The contact called a locksmith who removed the key and stated that the vehicle was subjected to an unknown recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2014 for an unknown recall, for a similar failure, at the weseloh chevrolet dealer located at 5335 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008. The contact called the same dealer and was informed that the recall was expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle eventually started after several attempts.she took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing.the dealer informed her that she needed to replace the starter. The vehicle was repaired. She also stated that the key was getting stuck inside of the ignition which made it impossible to turn the vehicle off or remove the key from the cylinder. The vehicle was inspected for that failure and informed her that she needed to replace the ignition switch. Instead of replacing the ignition switch due to cost they opted to reprogram the key so that she could remove it no matter what gear the vehicle was in. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 2/23/11 according to the service invoice, the vehicle needed a new shifter which was causing the key to become stuck in the ignition. Updated 06/20/11
2003 saturn ion iii disengages in the middle of traffic as if gears have slipped into neutral at speeds from between 20 and 60 mph, so that there is no forward movement suddenly and then re-engages.almost rear-ended several timesalso car will not start if turned off for a short time and key locks in ignition.gears were re-calibrated and ignition replaced, but problems continue.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under gm recall number: 14632 (special coverage adjustment-unable to remove key from ignition), nhtsa campaign number: (n/a), in december of 2013 at serra chevrolet saginaw located at 4200 bay rd, saginaw, mi 48603, (989) 790-0800 however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to mcdonald gmc located at 5155 state st, saginaw, mi 48603, (989) 319-4136, where the vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the ignition lock cylinder, housing and keys needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Bought a saturn 2003 ion 1 this past summer ,june 2003.it work just fine until colorado got its first cold spell, this is when the car started to act-up.the car will not start up in the early cold morrings.when i first try to start the car there is nothing, just a clicking sound.then after trying for a while the car finally starts up, but it is a very rough start. I have taken the car to my saturn dealship for the 3rd time and today will be the fourth the same problem.the car will not start up in the early cold morrings.i am getting very tried of this.i hope with the fourth try the problem will be fixed. If not, you will hear from me again.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall (lock cylinder/ignition switch replacement/ ignition key). The contact stated that the dealer provided her with the wrong key. The contact received a letter from the dealer on may 27, 2015 which stated that, as part of the repair, the dealer provided her with the wrong key. The dealer would not replace the key. The manufacturer was notified. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My daughter has a 2003 saturn ion and won't start when it is cold. I have been on several web sites and other saturn owners have had this problem. Please help what can i do. Will this car get a recall. Some of the owners are saying thatit is the lubricate that saturn used on the ignition that it can freeze in cold weather. Is this the case.help in cold weather.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that while traveling at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact crashed and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
I received a recall notice for the ignition switch & ignition lock cylinder and ignition key. Contacted the local gmc dealer and they say they don't have the parts. It's been about 3 months since i contacted them. The gmc dealer is: buick gmc at 361 n. Switzer canyon, flagstaff, az (phone 928-774-1472).last week i received a post card from gmc saying that their records indicated that i had not serviced the car for the recall notice. They urge me to take care of the problems. The issue is that the dealer says they don't have the parts.i haven't had any incidents thus far with the car. I ride the public bus to work.
Purchased an 03 saturn ion may 17, 2008.may 28 ignition locked up and would not turn past the accessory setting.in researching the problem have seen hundreds of postings for this problem.it appears anti theft system is defective and suddenly locks up preventing the start of the car.cannot locate any information on how to fix the problem, people seem to just be replacing the ignition lock every couple of months.saturn has not issued a recall to correct the problem.this is an issue that is well known to anyone associated with saturn and i feel should have been disclosed on carfax or verbally by the saturn dealer who sold me the car.i would not have purchased a car with a chronic defect that will leave my child and myself stranded on a regular basis.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion ii. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled and the passlock warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The engine restarted after waiting twenty minutes. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they detected that the fuse box was loose. The technician tightened the bolts that secured the fuse box. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer four times for the similar failure. The dealer recommended that the ignition switch be replaced to resolve the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that the key becomes stuck in the ignition and causes her to restart the vehicle approximately 3 or 4 times to release the key.she has taken the vehicle to the dealer approximately 3 times and they have kept the vehicle for an entire week.after leaving the dealer, the vehicle will operate normally for a few weeks, but then the failure recurs.the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 17,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when powering off the vehicle, the key failed to be released from the ignition switch. Additionally, the engine would remain powered on when the key was removed from the ignition switch on several occasions. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), however the failure recurred two weeks after the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Dr
2003 saturn ion quad level 3, will not start when temperature drops, or starts and immediately stalls. The passlock icon blinks and the message center says service vehicle. The dealership verbally stated to turn key on for fifteen minutes to reset the passlock, then turn off, remove key, and try the start sequence again. This is a recurring issue, four times in the past two days, car is currently immobile in a parking lot across town. An internet search strongly suggests this is a common failure that gm refuses to acknowledge and that all saturn owners experiencing this issue should file a complaint for relief.
We have a 2003 saturn ion that has experienced ignition problems over the last 2 years.we had the starter replaced by our mechanic when the problem first occurred in 2006 but have experienced the problem 12-15 times since then.we have found out that the car will start if you wait for 15 minutes or so but it is not always convenient to do so.an internet search reveals numerous saturn owners with the same problem which has not been acknowledged by saturn as a design or manufacturing defect.my local dealership is aware of the problem with the passlock ignition system but can only repair it for a fee.
Vehicle won't start - no crank, no start. It is only 3 years old and has low usage and mileage.
My car will not start when it is cold. It is due to the faulty design of the ignition switch/passlock error. It happens at least three or four times a week, end every morning it is below 34 degrees. I have had a new battery, fuel filter and starter replaced in the past week. After ten to fifteen minutes it starts, but today after forty five minutes it still did not start. I went online and found that thousands of other saturn owners have the same problem. This part needs to be recalled.
I purchased a saturn ion in june of 2003.i began having problems starting the car in october of 2004.it would not start and would just make a clicking noise when the key was turned.there was power to all accessories so it was not a battery failure.the service engine light would come on.after about 30 minutes of trying to get the vehicle to start, it would finally start once again (roughly at first) and the service engine light would disappear.i took it to the nearby saturn dealership after the first occurrence and was turned away because they "were too busy".i took it there the next day and they said that nothing was wrong with it except for an oxygen sensor which they replaced.i drove it home.it did it again twice in the next two days.i took the car back again and they replaced the ignition module.i thought that everything was ok until this past weekend (april 2005) when it did the exact same thing.i took it to saturn on tuesday and they could not recreate the problem and would not provide me with a loaner car for more than one day.i had no choice but to take my unreliable vehicle back.i contacted saturn corporate and filed a complaint.they stated that they would allow me to take the car back to the dealership and would get me a loaner for a few days but it was doubtful that they could get it to repeat the problem as it is intermittent.i have been told to not start it the next time and just have it towed to saturn.that's fine except what if it dies in the middle of the night and i am away from home with my two small children?my vehicle is less than two years old and i should not be afraid to drive it any distance for fear of being stranded!
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle it failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The failure happened intermittently and does not allow the contact to turn the vehicle on for approximately forty five minutes. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
1. Temperatures below freezing2. Grease in ignition switch thickens and car will not start. It normally takes 10 - 15 minutes to warm the ignition enough for the car to start.3. Nothing was done to correct the failure.the service manager agreed to repair the car and bill the manufacturer but that didn't happen. I was told the car was out of warranty and they wouldn't repair it.4. The manufacturer is aware of this problem with this particular year, make and model.
Saturn ion 2003 fails to start when cold out.reference nhtsa #10007431.saturn does not admit this isa design flaw.but will charge you and arm and a leg to fix the problem.i went to alldata web site and the show numerous problems with the 2003 saturn ion but gm fails to recognize this is a problem.
For the past few months any time there is cold weather, which has been every day because it's the winter, my 2003 saturn ion 2 won't start for about 20-30 minutes.i took it to a local shop and had some work done; fuel injection cleaning, spark plugs replaced, etc.the problem still continued and i took it back.the car started fine and for the next few days while we were having mild weather i had no problems.as soon as the weather hit 30 degrees it started again.when i go to start the car it turns over but then dies. 5 or so more times and it again tries to turn over but nothing.eventually after 20 minutes or so the car will start.the battery has been replaced because that's what we first thought was the problem even though it did not need to be replaced.we're now out $100 for that plus the work i've had done that did not solve the problem.i called saturn and they told me that they have never heard of this, that this has not been issued into a recall and that they would need to hook my car up to the computer for $100 just to tell me what the problem is.i searched online for this particular problem and found thousands of posts and that the problem is the "ignition switch", but some people will still having problems even after that was replaced.just this weekend i went to work and came out to start my car at 9:20 and by 10:00 the car still would not start and i had to find a ride home. I have two young children and am scared to leave the house with them in fear that my car won't start when i get to or need to leave my destination.i feel that this problem needs to be issued as a recall or like many others "i will not be buying another saturn".
Car will not start, due to pass-lock being initiated.
My saturn ion 03 will not start up in early morning cold temperature.the ignition sends no signal to the anti-theft system that shuts off fuel to the car.it takes, on average, twenty minutes for the car to actually start.i noticed the problem one year ago during the winter months.at first, i speculated it was the battery, coolant/anti-freeze fluid, low gas but all checked out fine.after researching recalls and saturn ion problems i found that it was the anti-theft system that was triggering the problem.
I have had several occurrences of ignition trouble with my saturn ion.it seems in cold weather (from 60 degrees f and below) that if the engine does not start right away, the passlock security system switches on and will not allow my car to be started for 8-10 minutes.this has caused me several times to be stuck, in the middle of the night, alone, in <30 deg weather with a car that will not start.this places me in a very dangerous situation.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.after inserting the key into the ignition,it was difficult to turn the key and the engine didn't start.on the third attempt within two hours, the vehicle started.the mechanic on two occasions stated that the ignition switch/anti-theft systemwas reading that someone wastrying to break into the vehicle.the current and failure mileage was 74,000.
My 2003 saturn ion would not start after being out in cold weather.this has happened before and i am tired of it. Based on research i have done on the net, it appears saturn is aware of this and doesn't seem to care.
My saturn ion 3 had 4 occurrences of service vehicle's message in the last 24 hours since dec 29, 2006.when i turn the key, the engine doesn't turn over.the message windows shows "service vehicle" and the "security"/pass locksymbol on the dash keeps flashing.i kept trying turning the ignition, nothing happnened.the after approx. 10 minutes, the car started and ran great as if nothing happened.
When it is too cold, my ignition switch locks my security system and i have to wait a long time before my car starts.saturn has issued a technical advisory (# 04-08-45-005d) about this issue but will not issue a recall (even though it is obvious that this is a defect in their product).many others have similar problems: http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html
At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty.i was driving on a busy highway and my accelerator got stuck.at the time i could not see what was holding down my accelerator.it was a piece of panel that came off partially that was holding the accelerator really hard and it was stuck making my pedal stuck almost all the way to the floor.i tried to slow the car down with both feet on the breaks and the emergency break to no avail.i didn't turn the ignition off because i had cars on all sides of me going 50-70 mph.it was when i came to a red light that i realized my car wasn't going to stop and i had no other choice but to hit an suv and my car kept trying to accelerate and push the suv out of the way.that is when i turned off the ignition.i had to turn off the ignition before another accident occurred.the suv was damaged.my car was damaged.i haven't been able to get my car fixed because i am waiting for saturn to acknowledge the manufacturing defect which caused the accident, so that they could lend me a rent-a-car while it is in the shop.but, i cannot get them to give me a call to make an appointment to get my car in the shop or supply a rent-a-car.a forensic investigator inspected my car on friday and agrees that i didn't cause the accident.he supplied the information to saturn and still three days later i can't even get a courtesy call.the accident was on june 16, 2005.i couldn't get them to call me to speak about what my options were until the week of july 1, 2005.then an investigator july 8, 2005.they have not made one effort to work with me about getting the car into the shop.they have not given me the time of day to make an appointment with a saturn shop location to get my car fixed and so that they could supply a rent-a-car.
When it is cold out and the car has sat, it will not crank.i have seen information that it may be related to the body control module $590 fix, or the ignition switch $200 fix.the problem appears to be tied to the theft deterrent system.if the car does nothing, and i lock and then unlock the car it will crank for 1/2 a second then stop.it wont crank again until i lock and unlock the car again.eventually after doing this numerous times it will start.i know that there is a tsb on this problem but believe that it should be a recall item for either the bcm, the ignition switch, or both.
2003 saturn ion. This car will not start in the cold weather. If the temperature is below 32 degrees f for an extended period of time, the car will stall. This will be a recall item once we get together and sue saturn for this obvious negligent behavior. This problem is well known and is continual. Perhaps when some unfortunate soul is stranded in the wilderness and dies, then the manufacturer will pay attention to this cold weather start problem. The public is well aware of the problem and so is saturn.it would be well worth it for the corporate office to crunch the numbers and decide to recall the vehicle for this problem. I have read that the difficultly may have to do with a type of lubricant on the starter, which hardens in the cold weather. The car stalls as a result, and then the pass-lock kicks in. After 8 minutes, the car may start, or one may have to wait an additional 8 minutes (or more) for the ignition switch to loosen up enough to start the engine. However, the car may stall yet again---and set off the passlock system yet again.saturn is negligent at the very least--and criminally negligent if they know of this problem---the potential dangers of it---and do nothing.service bulletin:040845005 nhtsa item number:10007431mfg bulletin date: 20060301component: electrical system:ignition:switchbulletin summary: no crank, no start when ambient temperatures is cold - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b2960 and or b3033 are set.
When weather turns cold car will not start, after 20 - 30 minutes car starts. After first visit to dealer we were told there was no problem found, a year later as winter returns so does the problem and now we are told that the body control module and the passlock sensor both need to be replaced. We have also been told that this is not covered under warranty or even the extended warranty we purchased. I have held off on repairing as we have another vehicle we can use and did some research on the internet. Although we have not experienced all the symptoms described by others, one disturbing symptom is that some gm vehicles experience sudden loss of power and or stalling.nothing has been done to correct this problem yet.
Saturn 2003 ionthe car will not start, passlock light and check engine message displayed.car will start after approximately 10 minutes.happens in humid cool weather (rain, 30-40's f).a voltage signal is sent through the passlock resistor in the ignition switch.the passlock system interprets it as a failure and the starting circuit is disabled.this a potentially dangerous situation in cases where the car needs to be moved quickly to avoid a hazard.
Ignition problem - engine won't start, passlock prevents ignition.i live in texas and it's rarely that cold in the mornings, every time this has happened to me it has been a cold wet blustery day but not freezing.car acts like the battery is dead, but frequent manipulation of the passlock remote will eventually clear the problem.this has left me stranded several times, and if saturn knows about the problem, and hasn't done anything about it in the 5 years that it has been occurring, then they should be held criminally negligent.they should be made to correct the problem with the ignition and the passlock system, and replace or repair the control module at no cost.my door locks no longer work, and in speaking to other owners i can expect a downward spiral of electrical failures in the coming months.
During cold weather, my 2003 saturn ion will not start.replaced the battery 12/07, and a diagnostic check of the starter and alternator was fine.it appears to be an ignition switch item from reading similar complaints online.
When my 2003 saturn ion is in weather that is 32 degrees or under, the grease in the ignition freezes thus triggering the security system to lock the car down for a period of 15 minutes.this has happened more than one time during this winter season.had i been with a small child or elderly adult this could have been a serious event.saturn is more than aware of this situation claiming the fix dozens of cars a week at 200+ a pop.this is a documented problem with saturn at the dealership and at the corporate level.their corporate office said the only way they would do a recall on this part is if people would file the claim on this site.
I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer.when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently fails to start.the passlock system activates, preventing the car from starting, because the ignition switch fails to recognize that the proper key is in the ignition.gm has issued a technical advisory (# 04-08-45-005d) dated 15 mar 2006 identifying the ignition switch as the cause of this problem.the saturn dealership confirmed that the ignition switch was the cause of the passlock malfunction on my car and informed me that it would cost $250.00 to replace the ignition switch.in performance of my duties as a federal officer i rely on my vehicle to start when i need it to.i am often dispatched to remote areas in inclement weather to assist the public.having a vehicle that will not start because of a recognized defective ignition switch is unacceptable; being told that i have to pay for repairs because of a manufacturing defect is insulting.the faulty ignition switch is not only a safety concern of mine, it impacts the safety and security of the american public that i have sworn to protect.finally it is a safety concern for every saturn ion owner who depends on their car to start in 30 degree weather when there is no other warm environment available.
I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer.when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently fails to start.the passlock system activates, preventing the car from starting, because the ignition switch fails to recognize that the proper key is in the ignition.gm has issued a technical advisory (# 04-08-45-005d) dated 15 mar 2006 identifying the ignition switch as the cause of this problem.the saturn dealership confirmed that the ignition switch was the cause of the passlock malfunction on my car and informed me that it would cost $250.00 to replace the ignition switch.in performance of my duties as a federal officer i rely on my vehicle to start when i need it to.i am often dispatched to remote areas in inclement weather to assist the public.having a vehicle that will not start because of a recognized defective ignition switch is unacceptable; being told that i have to pay for repairs because of a manufacturing defect is insulting.the faulty ignition switch is not only a safety concern of mine, it impacts the safety and security of the american public that i have sworn to protect.finally it is a safety concern for every saturn ion owner who depends on their car to start in 30 degree weather when there is no other warm environment available.
My saturn ion 2003 does not start when the temperature drops and especially when it is coupled with it getting a bit humid. If i have an emergency on a cold, wet morning i will have to call a taxi.something is clearly wrong in the design of the car itself -- in the security system interfacing with the starter/ignition is a guess.saturn will not admit to their design flaw and/or shoddy workmanship!my car is not reliable at all!!i have brought it to two mechanics and the dealer.the dealer, after throwing it on the computer,said that there was absolutely nothing wrong with this car and charged me $70 for absolutely no help.please help. Saturn needs to recall this model and fix their design problem.my first two saturns were gems that drove and drove - needing little care.this one is simply one big design mistake ... And my last saturn.it simply will not start.
Ignition problem - engine won't start, passlock prevents ignition.i live in texas and it's rarely that cold in the mornings, every time this has happened to me it has been a cold wet blustery day but not freezing.car acts like the battery is dead, but frequent manipulation of the passlock remote will eventually clear the problem.this has left me stranded several times, and if saturn knows about the problem, and hasn't done anything about it in the 5 years that it has been occurring, then they should be held criminally negligent.they should be made to correct the problem with the ignition and the passlock system, and replace or repair the control module at no cost.my door locks no longer work, and in speaking to other owners i can expect a downward spiral of electrical failures in the coming months.
If the weather becomes cold, the car will not for about 45 minutes of sitting in the car and trying to start it over and over.it has been to the shop twice, but at the time, the car worked properly.both times, i was told that i need a new battery.i am now saving the money to have the ignition module replaced.saturn just keeps telling me to replace my battery.how many do i need?
I own a 2003 saturn ion.the battery went dead today because my wife left the lights on by accident.when the battery in this model car becomes discharged two undesireable problems arise.i feel that both of them introduce safety concerns.first, the key won't come out of the ignition switch through normal means.second, the car can't be moved!the gear shift lever remains in the park position.i feel that a car designed such that these two problems occur when the battery fails is a poor design.the instruction manual provided with the car makes no mention of these problems occuring with a dead battery.in order to jump a dead battery in a car it is often necessary to move the car i n order to jump the battery from another car.i feel having an intentional design in a car that prevents it from being moved by the owner creates a safety concern.regarding the key situation, my wife left her entire set of keys in the car when they got stuck in the ignition switch.many important keys were left in the car unattended.it could have made a bad situation much worse.it turns out that the instruction manual in the car discusses how to get stuck keys out of the ignition switch, but no mention is made in the book that keys will get stuck in the ignition switch when the battery goes dead.i spoke to the consumer complaint department at saturn regarding this concern, but it is not saturn's policy to respond to this type of customer complaint.since i feel these two problems do have a safety impact, i decided to register this complaint with the nhtsa.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving on the freeway between 50-60 mph, the vehicle lost all electrical power.there is no warning when this occurs and the steering wheel also locks up.the vehicle is pulled over and restarted.the dealership replaced the ignition switch and fuel pump.the contact has been out of the country since the repair, last year; the vehicle has not been driven since repairs were made.
I bought a 2003 saturn ion about 6 months ago, and as soon as it became cold here in colorado my car started having a problem starting. I was stranded in the middle of no where with no cell phone coverage in the freezing cold. I have now come to find out that this is a problem with all 2003 saturns and that they refuse to recall them and fix the problem because it is not a safety issue. The ignition switch and the grease needs to be replaced. This is a safety issue! i was stranded in the middle of no where in the freezing cold with my young daughter. I want this problem to be addressed and fixed by saturn. There is no reason for them to not recall this problem.
Vehicle will not turn over when outside temperatures get colder then 32 f.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at low speeds and parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the key would not eject out of the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall and the recalled part would not be repaired again. The failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. When attempting to start the vehicle, the engine would hesitate before it turned on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the ignition switch was replaced.the repair did not remedy the failure. The current and failure mileages were 115000.
Car routinely will not start in cold weather due to faulty ignition switch. A new ignition switch must be installed and is not covered under warranty.
I have a 2003 saturn ion.my car will not start when it is cold outside.i read through message boards and found many people have the same problem.i also read some peoples car actually stall while driving, which sounds related to me.loss of power steering and brakes were also popular complaints.these cars are obviously riddled with electrical problems and are rolling death traps.i personally experienced power steering loss once, but it never happened again so i thought it was a fluke until reading others posts.i have taken the car to several mechanics and have found no resolution.i found a tsb stating that a faulty ignition is the cause of the cold starting problem, so i will likely replace it.
I have a 2003 saturn ion that i bought used in 2006.when the weather is 32 degrees or lower the vehicle will not start.i thought that it may just be my battery but the battery was fine.after doing a google search i was able to read though about 150 cases where people with this same vehicle had problems starting the vehicle in cold weather.this really concerns me because this is a common problem with this vehicle and there is no recall for this reason.after doing research on this matter i found the problem to be a faulty ignition switch that was installed from the factory.this vehicle should have had a recall for this problem, with so many complaints of the problem.i have a four month old baby and to be out in the cold with a vehicle that wont start because of a manufacture problem is really sad.i think that you should really look into this matter with this vehicle.every day i cant start my vehicle because of the cold weather.please help me in this matter.also google this problem and you will see many cases of this same problem.
Wont start in sub freezing weather for at least 15 minutes.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the key failed to turn off the ignition. As a result, the steering wheel locked. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/23/14updated 08/28/2017*ct
Key sticks forward when trying to start. Car will not start when it gets cold outside. Had it towed in. Replacement part # 10392423 ignition switch.
I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer.when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently fails to start.the passlock system activates, preventing the car from starting, because the ignition switch fails to recognize that the proper key is in the ignition.gm has issued a technical advisory (# 04-08-45-005d) dated 15 mar 2006 identifying the ignition switch as the cause of this problem.the saturn dealership confirmed that the ignition switch was the cause of the passlock malfunction on my car and informed me that it would cost $250.00 to replace the ignition switch.in performance of my duties as a federal officer i rely on my vehicle to start when i need it to.i am often dispatched to remote areas in inclement weather to assist the public.having a vehicle that will not start because of a recognized defective ignition switch is unacceptable; being told that i have to pay for repairs because of a manufacturing defect is insulting.the faulty ignition switch is not only a safety concern of mine, it impacts the safety and security of the american public that i have sworn to protect.finally it is a safety concern for every saturn ion owner who depends on their car to start in 30 degree weather when there is no other warm environment available.
I regrettably own a 2003 saturn ion 2 sedan.several times, when temperatures are below freezing, the car fails to start.after speaking to the service manager at the local dealership and doing extensive online research about the problem i have found that it stems from a faulty design in the ignition switch.the switch leaks lubricant onto the wires in the ignition system.when it is cold enough for the lubricant to freeze, it impedes the signal required to override the passlock security system (standard on my car) and prevents the car from starting.saturn will replace the ignition switch (at the cost of the owner if the vehicle is not under manufacturer's warranty, about $300 to $400).the new switches will inevitably have the same problem, after they leak the lubricant.saturn knows of the problem and has published technical service bulletin #040845005.they, however, refuse to admit responsibility and devise a reliable remedy to the problem.meanwhile, we are all freezing in the cold weather while we wait for our cars to start.i believe saturn is criminally negligent in this respect.
The contact owns a used 2003 saturn ion which was purchased in 2008. In cold temperatures, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to her local repair shop, and the fuel injector was replaced. There were no recalls for the failure. Two weeks later, in cold and raining temperatures the vehicle would not start. No further repairs were made to the vehicle to date. The failure and current mileages were 82,221. Updated 02/03/10 the consumer stated the grease in the ignition switch is freezing and/or hardening so that the ignition switch will not engage.the consumer believed the vehicle should be recalled so the ignition switch and grease can be replaced.updated 02/11/10.
Everytime the weather is a bit cold, my saturn ion 2003 will not start. I took it to a local auto mechanic shop and they told me that it was a typical and unfair problem for the saturn ion owners. The also told me they do the same job on these same cars approximately 15 cars/times per week. The explanation they gave was that the ignition switch need it to be replaced. Then i took it to my saturn dealership and they said the exact same thing: "the ignition switch needs to be replaced because it is causing the passlock (security) system to think the car is being stolen and shuts the starter off." he also said it was really common to replace the ignition switches every winter because those kinds of cars have been having that same problem regardless what the year model they are. I also asked them how many cars (per week) they had to fix due to this same problem andthey told me it varied, but it was always between 10 and 25 cars per week. Also they said that previous year the weather was so cold and the saturn ions were not starting, that in just a week they had 40-something cars come in to get fix for the same problem. They told they would fix it for me but i would have to pay for everything. I refused to pay because it was not my fault, and i'm assuming people are paying to for something that is not even their fault. I also called saturn and the customer care representative at saturn said that saturn does not have a recommendation for this problem at this time. The last thing i did was a research on the web about this problem and i found many websites, blogs and forums that address the problem as a factory default from saturn. I read people's comments and they all said they had the same problem with their saturn ions and that saturn did want to admit it was a problem of them. It appears as if no one was to take responsibility and the ones paying for this are the customers. This is not fair.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
I have been having a problem with my car not starting. The first issue began when i started my car and the passlock symbol was flashing all the way home from the store. When i got home and turned the car off and tried restarting it, it wouldn't start. After looking at my owners manual and reading about passlock i went outside and tried starting it and it started right up. A little less than a week later i was out running an errand and made a quick stop for maybe 5 minutes, when i got back to the car it would not start. I tried a few more times and was starting to panic when it started again. I took it to a mechanic and he couldn't get the car to replicate the problem but recommended finding my other key for the car and start using that. The car was fine for another week and while i was picking up my kids from school the passlock light came on again and blinked all the way home. Once again, i tried to start after we got home and nothing, i went out about 10 minutes later and it was fine. Yesterday i needed to run an errand and sure enough i went outside to leave and the stupid car wouldn't start again. I went inside and waited 10 minutes, came back outside and it started right up. I am a mother with 3 kids and i have a husband who does not drive. I have only one car and i cannot have it be unreliable. I get nervous every time i have to go somewhere. This is unacceptable and it seems like there are many saturn owners who are just as frustrated as me and something needs to be done about it, at no cost to the owners. This is not wear and tear!!!
The vehicle would intermittently not start.this mostly occurred in below freezing temperature conditions but would also occur in above 70 degree temperatures.the vehicle also stalled while being driven and could immediately be restarted.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and power steering recall notices issues.
Will driving down the road the transmission in my saturn ion lvl 3 slips and i have to let my foot off the gas and then kick the gas pedal for it to go into gear. It does this all the time when i am driving it. Also when i go to park the car, i put it in park and pull up the emergency brake and i go to remove the key and it will only go as far as acc mode. It will not release. I have to wait 20 to 30 minutes until it releases automatically. I have read online this is a known problem with saturns and i have been told that they will not fix it. It does this almost every single day.
Frequent inability to start vehicle due to ignition cylinder wear.saturn claims security system is activated due to internal ignition switch not being able to "read" chip in saturn vehicle key.failure of such process results in operator of vehicle having to wait until security system "resets" (10-15 mins.) saturn will not honor the fact that this may be a design flaw, and holds owner responsible for $200 repair.this owner is just glad the steering wheel hasn't fallen off the dashboard yet.good car !
On tuesday, december 11, i stopped at a blockbuster to drop off some movies. When i returned to my car, it would not start. The engine would not even try to turn over. I heard a clicking noise, and called a friend to come and give me a jump.i tried to jump it, and that did not work.i immediately called a saturn dealership that is nearby where i live. I told them what was going on so i could bring it in and have it looked at.i said that my car wouldn't start, when i tried to jump it that didn't work, and that my key is now stuck in the ignition and won't come out.his response to me was, "i bet it's the ignition switch.we have been having a lot of trouble with those now that the weather is cold. Did you say you jumped it? you shouldn't have done that. That can cause the battery to have a shortage".today, i had my car towed to the dealership and they diagnosed my car with an ignition switch problem and a dead battery.i had them replace both, and i also kept both of my old parts.
This is an ongoing problem with my saturn ion 2003.it won't start when it's cold and it has left me stranded on several occasions.by the multiple complaints that i see from other people online, this is a big problem.it has something to do with the passlock security system and the ignition switch.it gets very cold here in colorado and i just don't want to be stranded again.http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.htmlsome of these people have "fixed" the problem and it is still occurring.it would be nice to see some kind of recall on this problem.this is not the only problem i've had with this car.i will not be buying a saturn again.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion which was purchased in 2003. She stated that in cold weather conditions, the vehicle would not start and it would stall intermittently. The dealer replaced the ignition switch at the owner's expense; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle continued to stall in cold weather and the manufacturer advised getting the ignition switch replaced a second time at the owner's expense. The failure and current mileages were under 88,500. Updated 01/29/10. *ljupdated 02/01/10.
When the temperature is 32 degrees or less and the engine is not running i attempt to start my car and it will not start. The ignition switch clicks and then the car stalls. The security system kicks in and the security light comes on and then the odometer screen reads "service vehicle soon". The car will not start for about 8 to 10 minutes. After 8 to 10 minutes the light stops blinking and the service vehicle goes off and then the car starts. This has happened several times since then and it occurs all different times of the days. As i read on the internet there have been several people with the same problems. This is going to cost me approximately $200.00 to fix.
Car will not start in the cold weather.then i get a service engine message and the security light flashes.the car will not start for 10 minutes after.however, the car always starts when it is not cold.this has happened several times over the last three weeks.
Car will not start in cold weather.faulty iginition switch.
I own a saturn ion ii 2003 and every morning that it is cold it will not start. After getting a new battery, which is what the dealership advised me to do, it still will not start on cold mornings. There are several complaints out there about this issue in 03 to late 04 models regarding the replacement switch not turning in cold weather. These vehicles need to be recalled.
When it is below freezing outside, my 2003 saturn ion has issues starting up.i have read many posts (http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_97727_1.html is on such spot) where owners are having the same issues with various results from their dealers.it is apparently a know issue that has not been communicated to the customers, potentially leaving them out in the cold!
Intermittently, car will not start in cold weather.no crank or start.after 10 minutes, car sometimes starts with another key.car eventually starts, but requires 10 minute pause between each attempt for security lock-out to be bypassed.
Over the past 2 and 1/2 weeks we have had a problem starting our 2003 saturn ion.the car would not start leading one to believe there was a problem with the battery.then a few hours later the car started and the service engine light came and went very quickly.a week later, the same thing happened and the car started up again later with no problem.a few days later the same thing happened.the local saturn service tech advised us that this problem has been seen with other ions and that the ignition switch would have to be replaced.
I have a 2003 saturn ion which i purchased new from the dealer.when it gets cold outside (usually at or below 32 degrees) the car intermittently fails to start.the passlock system activates, preventing the car from starting, because the ignition switch fails to recognize that the proper key is in the ignition.gm has issued a technical advisory (# 04-08-45-005d) dated 15 mar 2006 identifying the ignition switch as the cause of this problem.the saturn dealership confirmed that the ignition switch was the cause of the passlock malfunction on my car and informed me that it would cost $250.00 to replace the ignition switch.in performance of my duties as a federal officer i rely on my vehicle to start when i need it to.i am often dispatched to remote areas in inclement weather to assist the public.waiting 10-30 minutes for the passlock system to time out before i can start the car has made me late for assignments on more than one occasion.having a vehicle that will not start because of a recognized defective ignition switch is unacceptable; being told that i have to pay for repairs because of a manufacturing defect is insulting.the faulty ignition switch is not only a safety concern of mine, it impacts the safety and security of the american public that i have sworn to protect.finally it is a safety concern for every saturn ion owner who depends on their car to start in 30 degree weather when there is no other warm environment available.
2003 saturn ion ignition switch. I can't get my key out of the ignition after i have parked the car and turned my key to the off position. I often haveto sit in my car for up to 10minutesbefore it will release and let me have my key. When i am able to get my key out of the ignition my car with ding.. Like the sound it makes when you leave your lights on, and it will not let me lock my car using my power locks. I have taken it to a gm dealership and they have said that it is the faulty ignition switch seen recurrently in saturn's cars. Even getting the ignition switch replacedi was back to where i first started about a week later. This is dangerous and needs to be recalled!!! i can't believe that after all these years that this still to this day has not been recalled... This is absolutely ridiculous!
When it is very cold outside my 2003 saturn ion would not start. I took it to a mechanic which said he couldn't figure it out but would replace the started and solenoid which happened.again 2 days later, no start, i took it to a different mechanic which ran tests on it and said he couldn't figure it out, but since my battery was 5 years old, maybe i should replace that which i did.then 4 days later, the care wouldn't start again, again i take it to yet another mechanic which runs a series of different tests on it and says everything is good, no explanation for the no starts.finally after much frustration i was online doing some research about my car to discover a number of complaints about both the 2003-2004 saturn ion's having this ignition start problemand yet the manufacturer should have recalled it, yet hasn't and so while the ion owner like myself is stranded here and there and missing days of work due to inoperable on one's purchased vehicle, and paying towing costs, repair bills, testing costs, etc...saturn all along knew the problem. When i finally called saturn and told them of the problem, took the car in and with hours, had a new ignition switch and low and behold yep that was the problem to the tune of $179.00. I think if saturn knew this was a problem, it should have been recalled and fixed on saturn's tab, not mine the consumer.
This fall i went to start my 2005 saturn ion s2 it would not start. I had the ignition switched replaced. Now in january, i am having the same problems with the car not starting. I have researched and determined that this is not a problem that can be fixed permanently because the part is bad from saturn. I do not want to keep spending $200.00 whenever i have this problem.
2003 saturn ion tends to not want to start every winter! it has to do with the ignition switch freezing up. It will happen randomly in the winter 2-3 times a week. It is pretty bad when your car lets you sitting for 22 min. With a baby when its 22 degrees outside!!!
Hood latch broken, ignition switch sparks and the car doesn't start, loud clanking noise in front end, transmission is quirky while shifting(automatic) do not have any of the parts.
My car was having problems starting in the cold weather, it would almost start then nothing would happen. It would take about 15 minutes of trying before it would start up. Also the service vehicle message would flash and various lights on the dash would flash also. I took it in for servicing at the saturn dealer where they charged me 200 dollars to diagnose and fix the problem which ended up being the ignition switch.
I am writing to note that my 2003 saturn ion 3 does not start up in the cold, even though the battery and alternator are in good condition.it happened once in 2005, and then i was lucky enough for the rest of that winter and the next.at the time, i was told by a saturn mechanic in 2005 over the phone that this problem does occur with ions in cold weather.the problem recurred this past monday and this morning.this afternoon i went online to seek out guidance in taking care of the problem.i came across the following online resource:http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html.the issue is obviously a recurrent one that saturn has chosen not to address.this seems like a clear-cut case for a component recall, but saturn will not take responsibility.i ask that the nhtsa direct its resources toward saturn to seek a determination about the need for a recall for this defective vehicle.**i have forwarded a copy of this explanation to my member of congress, representative jim moran.
In cold temperatures my 2003 saturn ion 2 would not start.all of my lights would come on but when i attempted to start the car the security light would come on and i would be locked out of starting my car for the next 8-10 minutes due to a faulty ignition switch. I took my car to the dealership that i purchased it from and codes b2930 b3033 were found in the system.the ignition switch sn 10392423 was replaced. The old part was kept by saturn.
The first time the ignition switch "passlock" sensor went out on my 2003 saturn ion ii, it was near zero degrees outside, my 2 month old son was along, and i was stuck on the road for several minutes trying to restart the vehicle.the problem is apparently that a sensor that controls the gas flow stopped working properly and the car died.i was able to pull to the side of the road.when trying to restart the vehicle, it initiallydid nothing.i waited several minutes, called for my sonto be picked up, then tried again.after about 15 minutes it started without a problem.i learned that the ignition switch was faulty and had a faulty "passlock" sensor.apparently, when the ignition is too cold, the grease begins to harden, causing the switch to be unable to make proper contact.this makes the car think someone is trying to steal it, so the security system kicks in and stops gas flow for up to 15 minutes.after that period of time, the security system resets and you can once again attempt to start the vehicle.however, if the grease has not warmed up enough by the, the whole thing starts over again. I had the switch replaced and everything was fine until today.the switch is again going bad.my husband had to be to court this afternoon and was unable to start the car.this time we had to wait and try again 3 times, wasting 45 minutes.at least this time it was only time that was wasted.last time it could have been a major safety issue.my baby could've been exposed to the cold for too long with serious consequences.not only that, but i could have been hit by other cars if i hadn't been able to move it out of the way.now that it has happened a second time to our vehicle, i did some research online and have seen that this problem happens quite regularly and that saturn has refused to do anything about it.please see: http://www.autoweb.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/5610for more complaints.
Saturn ion 2003 problem with starting the car around/below 32`f,this is second cold season iam having occasional problem with start the engine process, after extensive online research i am finding "the big family" of saturn owners with the same problem related to ignition switch/passlock sensor.
There is an issue that affects a sensor in the ignition switch. This causes the car to lock up because it is getting a false signal that the car is being stolen. This is a known issue that affects the car's "passlock" system and i think it needs to be recalled.this happens when (1) the temperature is below 0 degrees c over night or an extended time period. (2) the only way to solve the problem is to keep replacing the ignition switch when it goes bad. Attached below is taken from another owner of the saturn ion."the problem with the ion not starting in many cases is due to a poorly designed anti theft system. The system looks for the presence of the key in the lock when the ignition key is turned. The system looks for a low resistance, but not zero ohms, and can be trained to look for a specific value. If it does not find what it is looking for, the car will not start.one solution is to change the switch. Anyone that can use a wrench and screw driver can do this. The switch costs about $30. The problem, is that they don't last too long, sometimes less than a year. A simple solution i found elsewhere, is to cut the white wire from the ignition switch while the engine is running. Leave enough length after the switch so it can be spliced back together. I did this today, it was easy, and seems to work. It does give you a service warning. Another option, is to install a bypass device that is designed for remote starters. Another option, which is simpler, and depending on where you live (i haven't tested this) is to leave the key in the ignition all the time. Use a second key to lock the doors"a short search of saturn ions not starting in cold weather will show thousands of people who have experienced the exact same problem. Why this issue has not been dealt with is a mystery.
I have a 2003 saturn ion 2, and it has had intermittent starting problems since 2004.i always thought it was the battery, but i would change the battery and test the old one, and it always tested fine.once the weather got cold this winter, it started having more frequent starting problems. Sometimes it would start after waiting 20-30 minutes.last wkend, i was unable to start it at all and had to have it towed.i was lucky to have it at a friend's house when this happened.the ignition switch is being replaced, since the dealer says this is a very frequent problem.please recall these ignition switches!so many people have problems with them - check the internet!just type in '2003 saturn ion starting problems' in google and you'll see many sites come up with people in the last month alone having the same issues. Costs about 200 bucks to fix, and that's ridiculous if saturn knows there's an issue.
2003 saturn ion will not start when it is cold.i am seeing alot of people posting on different forums with the same issue.is anything going to be done about this?
2003 saturn ion-3 fails to start in cold weather. This appears to be a known manufacturer defect in the ignition switch. (reference saturn tsb 040845005 of nov 2005 or nhtsa 10007431 of march 2006).it appears that saturn is counting on warm winters to get the cars out of the warranty period (which happened to me) and then hit you with a $40 part and $156 labor charge to fix an item they mis-manufactured.
Car will not start in cold weather. (below 32f) this has been a problem the last 2 years on a 2003 saturn ion 3. After reading all the comments here... Http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html it would seem there is a very common problem with the grease freezing around the ignition switch.
I have a 2003 saturn ion that won't start in cold weather here in eastern oregon, had the battery checked, and everything else looked at, but everyone says that my car is okay.so i do some research and find out that alot of people have this problem and yet there is no recall on this problem considering saturn knows about the problem?also, there is not easy suggestions by saturn?
I own a 2003 saturn ion and have experienced starting problems the past two winters.i've had a mechanic check the battery,fuel,and clutch button, but due to the intermittent happenings, nothing was found to be wrong. My battery was rechecked and cords were cleaned, fuel line was cleaned, etc.the problem would go away and then happen again.i finally noticed the pattern of not starting when it was cold.i also noticed that it would restart about ten minutes after.i had a mechanic check during my inspection this year but again he was not able to help due to it not actually happening.on 3/15/07 i did a search on the internet and found numerous other saturn customers who have this same problem. I made an appointment with my dealership to fix it, but being that my car is no longer under warranty, i was told i would have to pay.i do not think i should pay for a problem i did not have control over. (except that i trusted saturn when i purchased my 2 car from them).saturn should pay for the repairs and show they are responsible and can be trusted to fix their mistake.
Saturn 2003 ion will not start in the winter, when temperature is 32 degree's or lower.
The ignition switch frequently fails to move into the locked position after the engine is turned off. This requires repetitions of starting and stopping the engine. The dealer failed to correct the problem.
My car has failed to start several times in the last week.it seems to be related to the ignition switch and the type of lubricant used in it and it's reaction in cold weather.after doing a ton of research, i have found thousands of people that have complained of the exact same issue.this seems to be a recurring problem that needs to be a recall.
Saturn ion cold start problem**ccthe consumer stated the ignition switch clicked and the vehicle stalled. The security system will activate, and a security light would blink and the odometer screens would read service engine soon. The vehicle would not re-start for 8-10 minutes as the security system resets. The consumer believed the grease in the ignition switch is freezing and/or hardening so that the ignition switch can not engage. The consumer stated the ignition switch and grease should be recalled.
I own a 2003 saturn ion.on cold mornings my car will not start.i have replaced the battery and have taken it to several mechanics that have told me that they do not know why it will not start.i have been late for work numerous times and left stranded because of this issue.this is still a on going issue.
My saturn ion (2003) has had a lot of problems this winter with intermittent starts. I try to start the car in the morning, and it just won't crank over. I have missed work, and been stranded in the freezing cold. A recall needs to be issued on the starter switch. I have had multiple diagnostic tests done, and had the battery replaced. I cannot afford a $200 repair on something that should be replaced by saturn. This is a case of negligence.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start right away in cooler weather, for at least 15 minutes.through internet research, the contact believed the problem was the ignition switch.an appointment had been scheduled with a service dealer and the manufacturer was notified.
Car will not start when it is cold outside.
I drive a '03 saturn ion and have been having problems for the past year where the car wouldn't start, mostly on cold mornings, and would leave me stuck in different areas of town. Most of the time if i waited a couple minutes it would start up with no problem. This past sunday my wife was driving and pulled into the driveway and she couldn't get the car to turn off or turn the key. So now i'm driving around with my key in my ignition and my steering column off so it looks like i stole my car, the only way i can start and stop the car is by plugging and unplugging the ignition switch. I did some research and from what i've read there have been many others that have had the exact same problem and it has ended up costing them hundreds of dollars for an obvious manufacturer defect. I just paid $200 for the ignition cylinder along with the housing unit and i come to realize that i shouldn't have to pay for this at all.
Whenever it is damp or cold outsidethe vehicle will refuse to start. Once the vehicle has refused to start i must wait a minimum of 10 mins before starting the vehicle. On certain occasions this process repeats and i may have to wait upwards of 20 mins to start my vehicle and drive. This issue has been traced back to a faulty ignition switch and implementation of gms passlock vehicle protection system. The manufacturer refuses to acknowledge fault and replace the ignition switch without the consumer incurring substantial costs.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. During cold weather the vehicle failed to start since there is a defect in the ignition switch. The vehicle resets to a security mode as if it has been stolen. The dealer advised the contact to replace the switch; however, they woulduse the defective switch when they repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Faulty ignition switch in 2003 saturn ion.
2003 saturn ion has problems starting in the cold. Multiple websites document dozens of cases of people with the exact same issue all relating to a faulty ignition switch system. Problem occurred sporadically the first couple years but has become more and more common. Saturn is willing to replace the ignition switch but at my expense for something that is an obvious defect of the car.
My 2003 saturn ion fails to start in cold weather because the ignition switch does not properly read the key and the passlock system locks out the ignition.this has been an ongoing problem with the vehicle and in march 2006 gm issued a technical bulletin identifying the ignition switch as the source of the problem.saturn however refuses to correct this defect with my vehicle.as this failure only occurs in cold weather it is a safety concern of mine as i work late hours and i rely on my vehicle starting so that i can turn on the heat.sitting in the freezing cold in a vehicle that has an identified defective part that will not start is completely unacceptable.the saturn dealership told me that they would do nothing for me because a recall has not been ordered.as saturn will not step up and take care of its customers i ask that a safety recall be issued to correct this problem.
Failure to start in cold weather combined with security system lockout.the problem arises as follows:a.the saturn vehicle is exposed to temperatures at or approaching 32 degrees f for several hours when the engine is not running (usually 6-10 hours.) b.an operator attempts to start the vehicle, the ignition switch clicks and the car stalls.c.the security system kicks in. The security light blinks and the odometer screen reads: ?service engine soon.? fuel will not be sent to the engine.d.the vehicle will now not start for about 8-10 minutes as the security system resets.e.after 8-10 minutes, the security light will stop blinking and then go out. ?the service engine soon? scroll light will stop and also go out.f.now the operator may attempt to start the vehicle again.g.however, if the ignition switch grease has not adequately warmed, then the process will begin again.h.a signal that the vehicle will likely start after the present ?lock-out? will be when the ignition seems to crank a bit more than just a click, before locking out again.
2003 saturn ioncomponent: electrical system:ignition:switchno crank, no start when ambient temperatures is cold - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b2960 and or b3033 are set. . went to start it in cold weather, heard a click and noticed service vehicle on the dashboard.car would not turn over after turning key in ignition several times.i let it sit for 10 minutes or so and it finally started.i replaced the battery as advised by an auto mechanic and it still did the same thing a couple days later.i also found a message board discussing this issue at: http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.html.
I have a 2003 saturn ion-3 and it will not start below 40 degrees, this is a ridiculous problem. There is a thread about this problem at : http://www.autosite.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/5610there are many people with this problem and so far nothing has been done, i am just hoping i can sell this car asap because it has been quite a problem.
2003 saturn ion . Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall issues *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was purchased new and she was never informed of a recall regarding the body control module which she was having problems with. The consumer stated the problem first started when the driver side window dropped when she closed the door. Then it would not stay up. Then half of the dash went black. The next window would go up and down on its own with no contact of any type.then the controls to the electric windows stopped working completely and the electronic lock/opening device would not open the doors any longer or lock the trunk. The consumer was informed she would have to pay for a diagnostic test. The consumer also stated there was also a problem with the transmission. The vehicle did not react to being in park, so therefore, she had difficulty removing the keys from the ignition.the o2 sensor and the ignition switch had to be replaced. The consumer stated the transmission was never properly replaced. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled and the steering locked up.
I have 2 2003 saturn ion's which have starter problems which both have had starters replace because of this problem that gm/saturn continue to ignore.when you get a temperature change the cars sometimes start and sometimes don't. Saturn should recall.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the rear door failed to open. In addition, the front passenger side window failed to open. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that there was a wiring failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
My turn signals do not work in the front of my car due to a shortage or something and also my car shakes and looses power when i have my air conditioner on.
While driving,the vehicle stalled.the consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer.the mechanic informed the driver that the fuses andcircuit breakers needed to be replaced.the consumer informed the mechanic this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved.please fill in further information.
Ignition problem - engine won't start, passlock prevents ignition.i live in texas and it's rarely that cold in the mornings, every time this has happened to me it has been a cold wet blustery day but not freezing.car acts like the battery is dead, but frequent manipulation of the passlock remote will eventually clear the problem.this has left me stranded several times, and if saturn knows about the problem, and hasn't done anything about it in the 5 years that it has been occurring, then they should be held criminally negligent.they should be made to correct the problem with the ignition and the passlock system, and replace or repair the control module at no cost.my door locks no longer work, and in speaking to other owners i can expect a downward spiral of electrical failures in the coming months.
Electrical; door seals loose; car returned up to 3 times since purchase on 7/13/03.saturn ion 3 coupe--turn signals burned out w/in one week of each other; requested check of electrical system.july 26, 2003 electrical system checked.complained about door seal at same time & service dept did not check it out until they replaced the fuse box on july 31.requested to return vehicle and was told "it would be fixed to my satisfaction".door seal was not installed properly & i have to take the car back for a fourth time to get this repairedapproximately one week from today. *ph
Car just recently popped up power steering only happens when its sits over night and when i start it up in the morning it's very stiff to turn but if i drive it like that for a little and shut the car off the steering is fine. The dash lights flicker off and on and when doing so causes heat or a/c to cut out after driving it for alittle bit. The key locks in the ignition switch when i go to shut off the car and i have to press the plunger for it to release. Keeps saying coolant when going down the road even though the coolant is where it needs to be.
Slight shudder at a stoplight.. Lost acceleration and power steering.made it to shop.codep0420 catconwas all that came up, battery and alternator(new)tested fine and vehicle started like nothing happened. I had exhaust tested and 4 hours of general diagnostics= "the car seems fine, yes that is weird, just keep an eye on it" it twice more, and consistently felt "rough"before february 2014, (two years) got new suspension, spark plugs, fuel and coolant systems cleaned,etc...my car felt almost new, a little rough so i babied it. After all, it is obsessively well maintained...immediately after recall ignition switch replaced by dealer,one month ago, the "really rough" feeling returned.shifting hard, vibrating, it almost stalled at intersections intermittently.dealer checked transmission (along with two other shops that love money)... All saytransmission is fine, but to me it felt like it was falling apart.when i had a day off two days ago, i brought it to three transmissionshops, two exhaust shops,and two tire shops (who also inspected my suspension, wheel balance and brakes) all said it was fine and that is "normal" to feel that way as i approached 183000 miles. The next day ( last night) when after ten minutes of driving, in the space of thirty seconds, i lost acceleration, power steering, radio was flashing lights, battery light and service engine warning came on along with the airbag light.. My car couldn'tmake it over the little hump across the intersection and i (5'3 120 lbs) was forced to push my running car across the highway that runs through town.i made it to the frontage road, barely able to turn which put me head on with another car that had to swerve around me. The car wouldn't start. Battery tested fine.towed home.
Takata recalls..i have a 2003 saturn ion i was driving fine hit cruise control button once i was at 55 an my car made a clicking sound started jerking like the cruise control keeps coming on...i've turned car off hit brakes which should reset it but it still happens..the car feels like its down shifting an trying to accelerate on its on the rpms hump real high wen this happens..you be driving doing 50 mph an all the sudden car jerks like its trying to stop u feel i t in gas pedal also...
Saturn ion 3 has intermittent starting problems; it's been checked for problems, but to no avail.the problem appears to be with ignition switch which appears to have a short of some kind.car starts, then shuts off, then when trying to restart, appears dead, wait 5-10 minutes and it starts again.no automotive tech could detect what the problem was.
Timing chain broke, after having cleared a tune up only a couple weeks ago. No other problems with the car, and from doing some research i see that this was a problem with 2003 ions but gm had no recall information for me, on my profile page on their website.i am now without a car and no way to afford a new one, and the only thing i'm thankful for, is that i wasn't on the highway or anything when it happened, and it occurred when i tried to start my car.
Wife and children riding down road when car turns itself off and looses all power. She was luckily enough to merge across 2 lanes at a coast with no brakes or power steering to bring the car to a stop. Then it took up to 30 min of sitting on the side of very busy i-16 till the security light stopped flashing and she could continue her way home with my 2 and 8 year old kids in the car. Now all the car will do is flash that passlock light after i have replaced the ignition switch,starter,battery,alternator and many fuses also following the relearn procedure each time.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled after the battery light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 186,495.
It don't happen all the time but it won't start you turn the key and nothing happen and you have to wait 15 minutes and try to start it most the time it will start but there were afew that it took a half hour sitting and waiting for it to reset had my car in the dealer want time and told them about they said nothing can been done about it intil it happen to them even whose the dashboard computer say service engines and it could happen everyday for a week than it could be months before it dose it again.
Ask a mechanicspring 2014, we had the recall on the ignition fixed on my 2003 saturn.on september 9th my son drove the saturn to detroit mi.about half way there on i-94, at rush hour, the saturn lost power and began stopping.he was going about 70 miles/hour and didn't have extra keys on the key ring.luckily, he is strong, smart and quick thinking.he was able to wrestle the steering column toward an exit, while depressing the clutch and restarting the car.thankfully it started!if i had been driving the car, i don't think i could have done those things.we called the dealership that fixed the car and after numerous calls, they said they were not authorized to tow the car and fix it.now several weeks later and in response to letters sent to gm executives, they tell us the same thing. I am telling them their fix is not a fix!i don't want others injured or dead.why is this entitled 'ask a mechanic'?we were told many years ago by a mechanic at the saturn dealer not to hang extra keys on our ring.this dealer has been gone for many years.maybe someone needs to ask a current mechanic if this is the right fix for gm vehicles.
This is the third time in one year that my timing chain has slipped on my 2003 saturn ion. I have read that the oil port is not large enough to handle oiling the chain. I have already paid out of pocket nearly 2000 dollars and it is still in the shop. It has messed up other parts of the engine every time it has done this. So i have to have other parts replaced also that are result of this. It runs fine then suddenly and without warning i can go to start the car and it starts having a spasm and then shutters and will not start. I am so afraid to keep having the timing chain fixed on this since i have read that it is really a fault in the engineering of the engine to start with. Please help. I need a number to call to see if there is a recall or will gm fix this problem that is surely their fault and not the fault of the owner of the car. It is a good running car and i did enjoy driving it but i can't keep getting the timing chain fixed if fixing the timing chain is not the problem really but is something else that is causing the timing chain to fail.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic who advised that there was a problem with the ignition. The ignition was replaced. The contact continued to have the same problem after the repairs. The contact notified the dealer who offered no assistance.the contact also called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
On multiple occasions over the last 2-3yrs, the car was turned on and the engine revved up to 3,500rpm without pressing on the gas pedal.if i put the car in drive while this was happening, the car would accelerate on its own (up to 25mph).i've had multiple auto shops inspect and try to diagnose the problem but none can tell me what the problem is.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle crashed into a curb. The airbags did not deploy however, the contact was not injured. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.updated 10/2/14the consumer stated the driver received an injury to the head. The vehicle has not been fully repaired. Updated 3/6/2015
Fuel line to throttle body leaked fuel due to stress cracks.part that failed is " no longer available" according to gm parts sales. .mechanic welded cracked pipe and said eh has fixed quite a few of these.i have receipt from repair shop
When i bought my car it wouldn't start, the dealer said it was because it sat for a long time. This problemhas been constantly been an issue since in extreme weather. I was told during one shop inspection it was electrical and they have seen a lot of this but don't know what causes it. With this case it has shut my radio on and off and a big issue that i have is when i am stopped with my foot on my brake the engine will rev up and jerk forward. This happens in the city when i'm driving at slower speeds. I've had to run off the road to avoid hitting people, the only thing that saves me from hitting anyone at lights or signs is my safety gap between me and a front car. I've been late for work, ruined vacations, been stranded with an infant in 100 degree weather, and wasted a lot of money trying to find the problems. I bought it new and have heard every excuse for the problems...you guys have finally stepped in on one of the problems we have been having now gm needs to answer the rest. I'm not the only one with these problems. If you do a search online you can pull up 100s ofissues exactly the same. I have all my receipts when i took it onto saturn dealers. Now i have doors that don't seal but i'm sure this is because it's old or other excuses. I had to buy another car because my kids aren't safe in it. I can't even have a clean conscious trading it in so i still am stuck with it. I have complained about this issue before but no one listens.
On sat., july 2, 2016 i noticed a loud noise coming from the engine area.being a holiday weekend, i had to wait to take it to the dealership on tues., july 5, 2016.i ended up taking it to a reputable mechanic that day after a runaround at the dealership and filing a complaint against them.the mechanic did not know how i made it to his shop.the timing chain was completely loose and tensioner had broke off inside as well as a couple of bolts.looking at the oil nozzler it was blocked which could be causing lack of oil going to the tensioner/chain.i have read posts that this was an issue on certain saturn cars as well as timing chain.i purchased my car new in june 2003 and have maintained it very well, barely driving 5,000 mi./yr.keeping the oil changed when required.i am not certain if the car was in motion at the time this occurred or if it happened at start up.i was able to drive it to the mechanic, however, he did not see how i could have made it there due to the condition of the parts.i was driving on the fwy. At 65 mph and made it there safely.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired per a recall. After the repairs, while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The recall specifics were unknown. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 10/19/16*lj
While driving at steady speed of 70 mph car fails to accelerate and boggs down when giving gas car then decelerates and stalls. Will not start back up for a few minutes then drives and runs like nothing happened
Key came out, but car was still running.put key back in managed to get turn off engine, however key would not release for over 15min! this keeps happening to me. Scheduled appointment with chapman chevrolet tempe, az to repair according to recall instructions that i submitted to their customer service dept. They say they will notify me when the parts come in, but it has been approximately one month or more already.i believe my family and my self are in danger of a fatal accident or something; sometimes the car will not surrender the ignition key for in hour.already had new key made at chapman chevrolet which makes starting somewhat easier, before, it would take, often times, 10min or more just to get the key to turn.please help chapman chevrolet get the parts they need or stop ignoring my request for the honoring of the recall work i requested of them.im afraid this will not hold up much longer as is.
On multiple occasions this vehicle has accelerated without pushing the gas pedal, with no cruise control option, it's unsolved by multiple mechanics. Sometimes the brake works while it's happening, sometimes it doesn't, the most recent time i pulled into a parking lot where i had to hold the brake down to shut the car off, i could smell the transmission, i turned vehicle off, turned it back on and it went to over 5 rpm still, turned back off, sat and waited, it was 2am so i couldn't call anyone. After 10 minutes it finally went back to normal. That was the most severe, it's had slightly similar issues at least 4 times. First mechanic said it was a cruise control issue, then i told him i was leaving since the vehicle doesn't have cruise control at all. Don't want him working on it. 2nd one ran computer check, no issue found. Hopefully gm recalls this before it kills someone. This car has had many issues me and my father could fix, ignition switch, wiper blade transmission, coolant light but this one isn't easy.
On 4 separate occasions (different dates, most recent were 1-26-2014 & 2-19-2014) engine revved and car accelerated by itself without gas pedal depressed.most serious occurrence, car accelerated, brakes had no effect (pushed to the floor), ran red light, went off road, slammed transmission into park to stop.shut off car, then started it again, and it ran normal.took car to mechanic.no computer codes.nothing mechanical was found to be wrong.this is an extremely serious safety issue due to the inevitability of a collision with something or someone.
I have a 2003 saturn ion-3 and it will not start below 40 degrees, this is a ridiculous problem. There is a thread about this problem at : http://www.autosite.com/content/research/forums/index.cfm/action/posts/fid/5610there are many people with this problem and so far nothing has been done, i am just hoping i can sell this car asap because it has been quite a problem.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion . While driving at 30 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle would stall. The dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the mileage was high and they did not have enough complaints from nhtsa to recall the vehicle. The contact has also experienced problems with the powersteering when driving at a speed of 15-20 mph. The contacttook thevehicle to an authorized dealership andthey informed her that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced .the approximate failure mileage was 64000 and the current mileage was 74500.
I purchased a used 2003 saturn ion level 1 in april of 2006.beginning this winter (approximately early december 2008), my car did not start.initially, it would simply click, but all electrical was working properly, and there was no drain of power upon attempting to start the car.a few hours later, my husband tried to start it, and it turned over as if there was no problem present.since then, it has very randomly done the same thing - first try, nothing but electrical comes on, but after waiting anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes, the car will start only to die immediately, and then finally, the engine will turn over, and the car will run perfectly.this winter has been brutally cold, and i have a young son.luckily, he has never been with me when i have encountered this issue while away from home - sitting in a non-running vehicle for up to half an hour in below-zero temperatures is not only dangerous to me, but *extremely* dangerous for him.i have even had occurrences of this when stopping at the store for a mere 10 minutes (after my car started perfectly to get there), only to come out and find my car completely useless.this particular night the temperature was literally 10-below-zero), and it took me a solid half hour to get it started again.i have discovered countless complaints regarding duplicate situations online from many, many ion owners, as well as other models of saturns.the fact that saturn has not issued a recall for what is apparently remedied by replacing the ignition assembly and housing appall me, even though they address it as "not being a safety issue."when taking into consideration that i, as well as thousands of other ion owners, could be left stranded far from any help or means to attain assistance, at any random time of day or location, in even the absolute worst of weather conditions makes me disagree completely with the assumption that it does not impact the safety of saturn owners and their families.it deserves a recall.
On 16 june, 2009, i took my 2003 saturn ion in to have a faulty ignition switch replaced. The dealership did a 29 point checkup which i did notauthorize. The total of the bill was 2424.00.one of the recommendations is that i replace my timing chain. I questioned how they knew my chain was bad, since they couldn't examine it. The repair associate stated based on his experience and that he could hear it "rattle".i asked the associate how long before my chain would need to be replaced. He said within six months. Though later he recanted his statement, to say that i have maybe up to six months but it can go at anytime. I had my switch replaced. I didn't drive a total of nine miles from the dealership and my timing chain snaps! i refused to allow them to repair my car. The head had four bent valves. Saturn wanted me to buy a new head for 885.00 as part of their new estimate to fix my damaged engine,which totaled2442.00. This facility, saturn of york, should be investigated. My saturn had 115796 miles when the incident occurred. I use mobile one. My father had changed the oil within a month of this incident. My oil level was good, contrary to their 29 point inspection saying it was low and dirty. Suggesting i also have an oil change.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.when the heater is operated, the vehicle would idle extremely high.the failure has been occurring since fall of 2006.the contact stopped at a traffic light and the failure recurred.suddenly, the vehicle accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failures.the manufacturer stated that if the dealer could not duplicate the failures, then nothing could be done.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 74,300.
Our 2003 saturn ion ii has stalled on numerous occasions.this problem started occuring a month after we purchased the vehicle and have continued since.we have taken our car in for service for this particular problem on these dates: 10/3/03, 11/5/03, 5/24/04.we are also taking it in 6/28/04 for service for the same reason.the saturn has stalled while slowing down at a stoplight, while turning through an intersection, while driving, while accelerating from a stop sign, and while entering a toll station.we were very close to being struck by other vehicles in several of these occasions, but fortunately were not.with my wife expecting our first child, we are very hesitant to drive this vehicle.we do not feel safety for ourselves and for others when in this car.10/3/03 - saturn service dept. Checked the battery and it checked out ok11/5/03 - saturn service dept. Checked for codes and found p1599 stall code in history.checked wiring and connectors and found junction block loose under hood. They tightened under hood junction block connector screws. 2/19/04 - saturn service dept. Replaced fuel filter (recall - 03068)5/24/04 - saturn service dept. Test drove car and could not duplicate the concern.looked for codes in system or tsb's, but none were found.we feel nothing has been done to resolve this issue we are continuously having, and are extremely dissatisfied with the service we have received.we would like the problem to be solved or some action to be taken.
I had the car in march 2008 from a certified dealership, and needed a head gasket in less than a year. If the car was certified how the car can have a major problem so much. I haven't had any accident, or any other problems with the car. Then the light blew out in the dash board.
On 3 occasions this winter, my 2003 saturn ion has failed to start.after the first 2, the battery was replaced.i now doubt the battery was faulty, because the problem seems to be intermittent and the engine would roll over, but not start.this morning (about 35 degrees), i attempted to start the car and it was very sluggish and would not start.i attempted to charge it and ended up walking my daughter 5 blocks to daycare and calling a ride to work.when i returned home 3 hours later, it still did not want to start and then ran sluggish.online searches indicate hundreds of reports of a faulty ignition module. That will be my next repair/replacement.the car has 98000 miles.we previously owned a 1995 saturn sc2 for 10 years with 150000 miles and no trouble.
When a turn was made, the vehicle stalled.please provide more information.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving in reverse approximately 2 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine and suddenly the engine warning indicator began to illuminate. Also, there was smoke emitting from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they replaced the spark plugs, ignition control module and coil. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
My 2003 saturn ion consistently idles at between 1200 and 2000 rpm. Car drives itself when i take my foot off the brake. Car will drive 5-10 mph with foot off the case. I have complained at each service but the dealer states there is nothing wrong. The idle is determined by software. Etc.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was first started, the timing chain would exhibit an abnormally loud noise. The noise would cease once the engine was warm but could still be heard as the contact attempted to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle would become resistant to starting attempts in colder weather. The dealer advised the contact that both of the failures were common, but was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 113,000. The vin was not available.
2003 saturn ion . Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall issues *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was purchased new and she was never informed of a recall regarding the body control module which she was having problems with. The consumer stated the problem first started when the driver side window dropped when she closed the door. Then it would not stay up. Then half of the dash went black. The next window would go up and down on its own with no contact of any type.then the controls to the electric windows stopped working completely and the electronic lock/opening device would not open the doors any longer or lock the trunk. The consumer was informed she would have to pay for a diagnostic test. The consumer also stated there was also a problem with the transmission. The vehicle did not react to being in park, so therefore, she had difficulty removing the keys from the ignition.the o2 sensor and the ignition switch had to be replaced. The consumer stated the transmission was never properly replaced. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled and the steering locked up.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had problems starting in cold weather.the engine would start after a few attempts or not start at all on different occasions.the non service dealer could not duplicate the issue to fix it.
2003 saturn ion with cracked cylinder head customer states that the problem comes from a defective casting of cylinder head**ccthe consumer stated she experienced a cracked cylinder head in may of 2007 but the corporation denies any responsibility in the matter. The consumer stated saturn states not want to take responsibility for the insurance warranty nor the defect of the vehicle.
Re: 2003 saturn ion: buy date 5/03. Nov,2003, saturn sent bulletin # 03-06-123-001, entitled loss of coolant/no external evident. Sent solely to all parts managers and tech's. Condition: some customers may comment that the low coolant lightcomes on with no external leaks visible. Cause"this condition may be caused by porosity in the aluminum of cylinder head casting. Car has 34000 mi. Warranty is 100,000 mi, or 5 years. The latter expired may, 2008. I am positive no recall to cust's was sent. Ask that you verify from nov. 2003 to present that no recall was issued. Problem beganabout 500 miles ago. After repeated incidents, my local mech. Went on the computer and found the above mentioned bulletin. I am 86 yrs old, have emphysema, on oxygen 24/7.nearest family member is 400 mi. Away. Car is only mode of travel due to disability. Been warned by local mech. Not to take any trips due to fire danger.
2003 saturn ion-3, purchased june 2003.repeated problems with engine revving, car almost drives itself; i have almost created an accident because i was unable to stop.more serious problems with car stalling out and turning off in the middle of driving, both at lower speeds on surface streets and higher speeds on interstates.extremely unsafe, i have almost gotten into accidents several times because of vehicle malfunctions.have taken to several dealers and repair shops throughout georgia and michigan.no one is able to determine the correct problem, saturn service stated, because the vehicle is not showing problems at this time, we are unable to correct the issue at hand.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that the vehicle would not start.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the timing chain was determined to be the cause of the failure.the vehicle was not included in a recall.the contact feels that the manufacturer should pay for the repair.the current and failure mileages were 128,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion which was purchased in 2003. She stated that in cold weather conditions, the vehicle would not start and it would stall intermittently. The dealer replaced the ignition switch at the owner's expense; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle continued to stall in cold weather and the manufacturer advised getting the ignition switch replaced a second time at the owner's expense. The failure and current mileages were under 88,500. Updated 01/29/10. *ljupdated 02/01/10.
The timing belt broke on my 2003 saturn ion on 11-28-07.the car only has 67,000 miles on it.unfortunately with the belt breaking it messed up the valves, head gasket and fuel pump.which is costing me almost $3000.the belt shouldn't have broken with that few of miles on it.now i am down to one car and it has become a huge hassle.i am never going to buy a saturn again.in my opinion the warranty is awful and the customer service is non-existent.the warranty is only on the first 30,000 miles and or 3 years.the customer service can not help me in the situation.
Car won't start when the temp is below 20 f, have to wait 10 min for anti theft to reset and then try again. Some times have to try 3 or 4 times.dealer say it's a know problem and i have to replace the ignition switch at my expense.
I bought a 2003 saturn ion 3 march 17, 2003. Within 2 weeks the car had a cracked cylinder with coolant leaking into the engine. Saturn corp. Recalled the car. The purchase of [xxx] was canceled 4/17/03 and i purchased a 2nd 2003 saturn ion 3, [xxx], on 4/17/03.the 2nd car from the beginning had transmission problems shifting between gears, jerking up and down from 30 mph to 70 mph, kicks when started, rattles loudly in reverse, and steering problems coming out of turns. The car has been in service 4 times (bumper to bumper warranty.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The vehicle was in the dealers possession when the timing belt broke. The manufacturer stated that the repair cost should be divided between the contact and the dealer. The current mileage was 64,000. The vin and the failure mileage were not available.
Car will not start in cold weather.this began 3 months ago at the beginning of the winter season, unfortunately the first day of a new job.this happened a number of times until i was let go for showing up late to work (apparently, a car that problematic was inconceivable). I had the battery replaced, but that didn't help.this happens sporadically, but mostly in the early morning or late evening when it's coldest outside.this past week alone, my car wouldn't start 3 times.i've done some research on the internet and have found hundreds of complaints of the same problem in saturn ion's (2003-2006 models).some complaints have suggested it's the ignition, the passlock key, or an electrical issue, and my mechanic is looking into the fuel pump. The problem is that the diagnostic doesn't read a problem if the car is starting, which seems to be the case by the time the mechanic's shop opens (weather conditions are fairly good in southern california on most days).the other day, my car had stalled while driving in heavy rain conditions, thankfully on a small residential street, because it did not want to restart.it took 10 minutes to get the car going again.you can imagine how disastrous this situation could have been while driving on the freeway or busy city road.this is an extremely dangerous issue that must be taken seriously by gm.i have also made complaints to the ftc & to saturn. From what i've read online, replacing the part doesn't even help because all of these ion parts are faulty.please see to it that consumers are protected.thank you.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled on the highway. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. The vin was unavailable.
Drove through water about 5 to 6 inches deep during rain, car stopped would not restart, enginehad to be replaced due to water damage, the car was just one year old.
Oil started leaking on saturday, took to shop on sunday, they thought cracked head gasket. Went to saturn dealer on monday, they could not id leak, directed me to bring back in a couple days. Today they identified cracked cylinder head.car has only 67,000 miles and has never overheated to the best of my knowledge.block is cast iron, cyl head is aluminum.quoted cost to repair:$2600, not under warranty and not covered by dealer.
Engine is overheating, i have replaced thermostat, water pump, and it seems that it is related to the timing belt on the vehicle.
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
March 22, 2003 i purchased an saturn ion 3. Within the 1st the week there was problems starting the car. The car was in for service 2 times in 2 weeks. Finally the engine light started flashing (3rd time). Supposedly the car was fixed. 3 days later the dealer's service department called me at saturn corp.'s request to immediately return the car as the engine could blow up. The engine had a cracked cylinder which caused coolant to leak into the engine with about 650 miles. Also, another saturn ion with 2500 miles was sitting in the dealer's lot with a cracked cylinder in the engine. I was released from the sale on april 17, 2003.i took a 2nd saturn ion 3 on april 17, 2003. This car has jerky steering problems coming out of turns and sever transmission problems. The car kicks when turning on the ignition, engine gets racketing when put into reverse, when changing gears - kicks, slides, and will surge, and bounce through gears between 30 mph to above 70 mph. The service manager said, "all the ions drive this way. There's nothing wrong with the car". This car has been in for service 4 times. Each time the car is returned worse than the time before.
Timing chain broke on our 2003 saturn ion. Very dangerous and costly.
2003 saturn ion will not start if weather is under 50 degrees.this has happened since purchasingthe car in 2/2004.the saturn dealer states they have had numerous complaints but is not a recall.car does eventually start however it sometimes takes up to 20 minutesand i have been stranded at work, unable to arrive at work on time and have been stranded in dangerous areas of town.
I have been having some issues with clunking and grinding noises when going over bumps or potholes or while making turns.i took my 2003 ion 2 to have this checked and i found out that the problems was both of my control arm bushings.my car is 2 months out of warranty and has only 38,000 miles on it, so at first i thought that this could be untrue.but, after internet research it seems that many 2003 ion drivers have had this problem.i called my saturn dealer and they acted like they had never heard of this problem and could do nothing to help me or fix it.my other problem with the car, which also seems to be a common problem, is that the service engine soon light comes on intermittently.one day it will be on, and the next it will be fine.
- the contact called regarding a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that theengine would not turn over in cold temperatures. This happened intermittently,36 times.the contact didnot lose power .the vehicle will eventually start.the contact tookthe vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer diagnosed the failure, but she would have to pay for the repair. The contact stated that the windshield washersdidnot work.the weatherwasnot a factor.
The air conditioner motor slows down and makes some funny grinding noise. Does not blow as strong as it used to on my 2003 saturn ion.
While drivingat 69 mph, consumer hit a raccoon and damaged the underbody,radiator ,and the front end.
2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each other.the rotors werewarped and the tail lamp failed.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in cold weather.it takes approximately 30 minutes or less for the vehicle to start.the vehicle was taken in for inspection, but they could not find any failures.the manufacturer stated that no recalls were available.the failure and current mileages were 72,000. Updated 020209 updated 02/03/09.
Consumer complained aboutintermittent stalling. It occurred almost every other week. Consumer stated vehicle was driven approximately 350 miles per week. Took vehicle back todealership on 3 separate occasions,but dealer could not resolve the problem.
Driving under normal conditions on the highway, check engine light came on and within seconds smoke began billowing out both ends of the vehicle. The engine has been confirmed to have a hole in the block, rendering the vehicle inoperable until it is replaced. The vehicle is in the dealership shop and is awaiting an adjuster from the car company to inspect itbefore they will begin to repair it.
Engine goes into high idle rpm, 1500 to 2200 rpm, after being driven a period of time at high speed. If you shut off engine and restart engine idle resumes to 800 rpm, but if driven engine idle will go back to high idle again. Dealer reprogrammed (pcm) power control model as per saturn fix alert of 4/2004; but this did not work.
Vehicle will not crank or start after car is turned off after driving a short or long time. Service light comes on when you try to start the vehicle. After letting it set for about 20 mins the vehicle then starts and shutoff again and it takes about five tries to get it started again.
Dear administrator:i purchased a 2003 saturn ion 2 on december 28, 2002.i reported to both the saturn corporation and the dealership that sold me the vehicle that the vehicle wasn't safe after driving the vehicle for 80 miles.the dealer agreed to fix the vehicle, so i took the vehicle in and the dealership on 4 seperate occasions , two of which the dealer refused to accept my vehicle. On january 10, not two weeks after the purchase of the vehicle, saturn kept the vehicle for nearly one week.after the loan was approved on the vehicle, the dealership returned the vehicle to me and said the vehicle was free of defects.after nearly being killed in the vehicle twice because the vehicle stalled on the freeway when i attempted to accelerate, i took the vehicle to the saturn dealership in cerritos, california.the dealership where i purchased vehicle refused to honor my warranty, refused to accept the vehicle and told me that they would not accept the vehicle.i had 1,200 miles on car and i had not had the vehicle in my possession for 30 day because the vehicle had been in this dealership's auto repair shop for 5 days.when i was nearly killed in the vehicle for the last time, i was forced to have the defective vehicle towed and left at the dealership.saturn refused me tow service on this vehicle, although i have purchased tow service. Saturn is now in possession of the vehicle and has been since february 1, 2003.the saturn of cerritos, manager, mr. Vance threatened me on february 1, 2003, and told me that i returned the vehicle that saturn would return the vehicle to americredit, the company that financed the car and would have my credit ruined - if i did not keep the defective vehicle.the saturn corporation manager, donna lansfield, also threatened me and in an unprofessional, threatening manner attempted to force me to retrieve saturn's defective vehicle that nearly killed me twice now.
My saturn ion 3 had 4 occurrences of service vehicle's message in the last 24 hours since dec 29, 2006.when i turn the key, the engine doesn't turn over.the message windows shows "service vehicle" and the "security"/pass locksymbol on the dash keeps flashing.i kept trying turning the ignition, nothing happnened.the after approx. 10 minutes, the car started and ran great as if nothing happened.
The vehicle stalled while driving on the freeway and going down a hill. The vehicle accelerated up to 5,000 rpm's and would not go down until the vehicle was on a flat surface. Provide further details.
New saturn ion 2003 stalls while driving down highway, steering column locks up, must stop suddenly to restart and gain control of car.*nlm
During every cold season since the purchase of 2003 saturn ion, there is a problem with starting the vehicle in cold weather (usually when below 25 deg f).this seems to be an intermittent problem.how the problem manifests is as follows:in cold weather, when trying to start the vehicle, engine frequently (at least 25% of the time) will not "catch" and run- just turns over.if immediately trying to start it again after a first failed start, engine turns over slowly and dies (similar to dead battery symptom, however battery has been checked and found to be ok).after letting the car sit for 5 minutes after a failed attempt, trying again may result in a moment of what appears to be fuel getting to the engine, and more engine turning, however engine stalls.after repeated waiting and start re-attempts (often 5- 10 times, and an elapsed period of time of 30- 60 minutes of re-attempts, the engine will frequently start and remain started.however the inconvenience of a 30-60 minute delay is disconcerting, and on some cold mornings, repeated failed attempts causes battery to drain and need for "jump starting" the car, at owner expense and inconvenience.an internet search on 2003 saturn ion cold starting problem indicates a pervasive and systematic problem in ignition switch design, however saturn has not yet acknowledged this design flaw in a formal recall.today, repairs have to be made at owner expense ($200-300 replacement ignition switch seems to be the feedback).see websitehttp://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_97727.htmlmy request of the nhtsa is that you urge saturn to issue a formal recall for this problem immediately.please respond with your inputs and intended approach on this situation.also, if you are aware of other agencies that i should contact about this problem, i would greatly appreciate.
Car will not start in temperatures near 32 degrees or less.ignition switch and battery have already been replaced.car starts to crank then stalls out and service light comes on.must wait 10-15 minutes to try again.if lucky it will start on 2nd try, otherwise 3rd.this has been going on for past 3 weeks when temps dropped.
Vehicle stalled while on the highway causing the steering wheel to lock up. *mr the vehicle would lock up as if it was turned off.after the vehicle was received back from repair, it had become difficult to gain speed, and shift gears automatically(especially problematic when in lower speeds), and would randomly begin to shake. *scc
Engine light appeared oninstrumental panel, vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they could not duplicate the problem. The followingday manufacturer calledthe consumernot to drive the vehicle at all. Dealer kept the vehicle for 3 weeks.
Within 1 week of purchasing vehicle, engine light was coming on and car would shake.brought in to dealer and they ran a diagnostic test which determined nothing was wrong.within 2 days engine light continued to come on, sometimes staying on steadyand sometimes blinking.vehicle will start to shake and will not accelerate.when going down hills (even small ones) vehicle will suddenly feel like the brakes have been put on and vehicle jerks forward.the car feels like it's about to stall out when trying to accelerate.when opening the trunk it was very hot and you could not put your hand down in it.called dealer to make another service appt. This week.
Ongoing problem7/2004 - 7/2005vehicle suddenly stalls while driving at highway speeds causing following traffic to react to stopped vehicle.(latest 7/15/05)returned to dealer on several occations.(latest 7/18/05)computer has never shown codes and they've not been able to resolve the problem.
The timing chain broke on the vehicle.all i did was go to start it up and it wouldn't start.i had to have it towed to a goodyear but they couldn't fix it.so right now it is being looked at by a mechanic.he said that the timing chain is broken and because of the breakage i now have to have the valves replaced as well as the thermostat, the fuel pump and the head gasket.all of these were damaged by the chain.this is now costing me approximately $3000.all of which is caused by a faulty belt that saturn installed on their vehicles.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the windshield wiper linkage failed while driving 50 mph in the rain.the windshield wiper came offthe driver's side window shield and would not return to its normal position.the failure mileage was 42,990.the dealer informed the contact that they were repairing the linkage.the contact wasaware that of investigation# pe 07011 on the same year, make and model vehicle for the duplicate failure.also, the dealerinformed the contact that the timing chain should be repaired, it wasrelated to investigation #dp 05008.the current mileage was 43,000.
There was an egg smell within the cabin and on the outside of the vehicle. The smell was worse when the heat was on.the smell made the occupants nauseous and sick. The dealership was unable to identify what caused the smell but has given a lot of scenarios.*nlm
The area in my trunk above the muffler has started getting extremely hot.items stored in the trunk are hot to the touch and the metal in the trunk is too hot to lay a hand on.i took the car to the dealership and was told this is normal.i have never dropped items while removing them from the trunk because they were too hot to touch and i've had the car since february 2003.i have had constant problems with this car and it is in the shop every month to month and a half being repaired.i have had problems with the driver's side turn signal (4 times), radio, interior fan, transmission, gear shift, brakes, tires, hood latch, windshield, etc.
I have a 2003 saturn ion 1 that i have never had any problems with.suddenly on the first cold day of the winter it had trouble starting.after that the catalytic converter starting glowing.i have spent over $350 replacing the catalytic converter, spark plugs and wires and the air filter.i have found a recall for the saturn l series for an ignition control module.i'm still not sure if this is the problem but if it is it will cost $650 to fix it.i may not have an l series car but they were made with the same engine.i don't understand how a catalytic converter can be destroyed so quickly (under 100,000 miles) without something being wrong.please help!!!
2003 saturn ion . Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall issues *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was purchased new and she was never informed of a recall regarding the body control module which she was having problems with. The consumer stated the problem first started when the driver side window dropped when she closed the door. Then it would not stay up. Then half of the dash went black. The next window would go up and down on its own with no contact of any type.then the controls to the electric windows stopped working completely and the electronic lock/opening device would not open the doors any longer or lock the trunk. The consumer was informed she would have to pay for a diagnostic test. The consumer also stated there was also a problem with the transmission. The vehicle did not react to being in park, so therefore, she had difficulty removing the keys from the ignition.the o2 sensor and the ignition switch had to be replaced. The consumer stated the transmission was never properly replaced. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled and the steering locked up.
There's a strong sulfur odor on the inside and outside of the vehicle. Consumer feels the smell maybe caused by a failure in the catalytic converter. The smell could make occupants ill especially anyone with respiratory conditions.*sc
Car will not start at random times.i wait 20 minutes and the car starts right up.
At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty.i was driving on a busy highway and my accelerator got stuck.at the time i could not see what was holding down my accelerator.it was a piece of panel that came off partially that was holding the accelerator really hard and it was stuck making my pedal stuck almost all the way to the floor.i tried to slow the car down with both feet on the breaks and the emergency break to no avail.i didn't turn the ignition off because i had cars on all sides of me going 50-70 mph.it was when i came to a red light that i realized my car wasn't going to stop and i had no other choice but to hit an suv and my car kept trying to accelerate and push the suv out of the way.that is when i turned off the ignition.i had to turn off the ignition before another accident occurred.the suv was damaged.my car was damaged.i haven't been able to get my car fixed because i am waiting for saturn to acknowledge the manufacturing defect which caused the accident, so that they could lend me a rent-a-car while it is in the shop.but, i cannot get them to give me a call to make an appointment to get my car in the shop or supply a rent-a-car.a forensic investigator inspected my car on friday and agrees that i didn't cause the accident.he supplied the information to saturn and still three days later i can't even get a courtesy call.the accident was on june 16, 2005.i couldn't get them to call me to speak about what my options were until the week of july 1, 2005.then an investigator july 8, 2005.they have not made one effort to work with me about getting the car into the shop.they have not given me the time of day to make an appointment with a saturn shop location to get my car fixed and so that they could supply a rent-a-car.
When below 32 car will not start.then security is enabled and have to wait 10 minutes to try again.
Air conditiong fan stop working. The whole system went out from the turn on switch to the fan mode switch.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the front driver side turning indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to find a failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.updated 7/16/15updated 10/12/2017
Saturn ion 2 model year 2003 was serviced for 2004 turn signal recall back in 2005;in the past 16 months i have had the driver side turn signal bulb changed 4 times because it stops working, and have changed it 2 more times before the most recent series of incidents.as of today i changed it a 5th time and it still does not work.this is a hazardous condition particularly since it fails repeatedly.now i have been toldthat the body control module might have a problem may need to be replaced.this is an issue for hundreds of saturn owners; the recall should have fixed the re-occurence of the original problem but has not.
To date, vehicle has has multiple problems which dealer/service department has been unable to resolve. 10 service visits in less than 6 months and no end in sight. Problems include: daytime running lights/blinker lights inopperable (repaired 6 times); outside temperature guage malfunctioning (repaired 3+ times); air conditioning inopperable and compass malfunctioning.
Problems with vehicle left front blinkers and rear blinkers.*la*mr
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the turn signals were defective and were inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test which proved a defective body control module that needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the body control module replaced. The failure mileage was 140,000.
2003 saturn ion has problems with daytime running lights.*mr
I have had repeated problems with the exterior front lighting on my new 2003 saturn ion which is a safety hazard.on 5/15/03 i took the vehicle to the albuquerque saturn dealership to fix the front driver side running light and left turn signal.they replaced the bulbs, but i had to take it to the dealership again on 7/18/03 after having driven it less than 100 miles for the same problem.this time they replaced the entire headlamp assembly.then again on 9/29/03 i took it back to the dealership to have the passenger side front running light and turn signal replaced.i talked with the sales manager ben vigil and the service manager justin greenberg.i complained that i've spent more time at the dealership for unscheduled maintenance than routine maintenance, and i was concerned i had bought a lemon.i told them that if my turn signals aren't working properly, that is a safety issue.mr. Greenberg told me that he probably gets two customers a day with the same problem (which shocked me).he said saturn has sent out new bulbs to the dealerships which they claim will solve the problem.we'll see.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact called the manufacturer to have her vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v547000.she was informed that her vehicle was included in the recall, but it could not be repaired because the warranty expired.the current and failure mileages were 126,000.
The front left light of my 2003 saturn ion has gone out repeatedly.upon careful inspection, the bulb itself is not burnt out.when signaling left, the blinker in the vehicle and the left tail light blink very rapidly.as the front left turn signal light is also the daytime running lght, i have a burnt out left daytime runnung light which is a possible saftey hazard.the vehicle was brought in to the dealer three times.the first two times i was told that the bulb was defective and that they had just replaced it.i know this is not true as i tried to troubleshoot the vehicle before bringing it to the dealer by taking the right "good" buld and seeing if it would turn on in the left light assembly.it did not.the third time i brought it in the service manager told me they would just replace thw whole assembly as they have been having problems with them.after four months the problem re-appeared and i once more had to bring it into the dealer.being that the warranty is not expired, i had to pay for the repair.as this seems to be a reoccouring saftey failure, please investigate and advise.
There was a problem with the turn signal lamps and daytime running lamps on saturn ion.*sc
2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each other.the rotors werewarped and the tail lamp failed.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at speeds of 40 mph, the brake lights failed. The contact was stopped by a police officer due to the failure. The failure would occur intermittently. The contact believed nhtsa campaign id number 05v245000 (exterior lighting: brake lights) contributed to the failure of the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer and there were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each other.the rotors werewarped and the tail lamp failed.
Daytime running lights have shorted out 3 times since purchasing the vehicle in may 2003.
I was drove my car home one night and the headlights were working fine. I went in the house changed and got ready to leave again when i turned on my headlights they did not come on. Thought maybe it was the bulbs that went out but the bright lights worked. Had the bulbs check they were fine, i also checked the fuses to make sure that was burnt out. After a week the lights still were not working took it to a car mechanic and the analysis showed some sensor. He replaced the sensor and it did not fix the problem my low beam headlights are still not working.
Headligh movement, distracting to dirver as light beams hit object the beam appears to be gittering. Distracting also to vehicles in front of you as drivers continue to look in mirror. Saturn dealership stated they do not have a fix, that is is this way by design. Headlight mounts to mounting panel with (2) pins going through upper ear in mounting panel and then upper and lower ears on headlight assy. And into lower ear of mounting panel. Appears to much play in the pin to mount area, this will worsen over time as metal pin in plastic ears will become larger from the shaking. This occurs even of smooth road beds.
Headlights do not project a beam as far as when vehicle was new.nightime driving on rural roads during deer season is hazardous.saturn dealer has installed updated wiring harness to correct repeated premature daytime running light failures and coincidently or not, the headlights have performed poorly since then. Discussed this with saturn dealer and service manager said he has lots of complaints about poor headlight performance from the ion. I know my saturn ion headlights performed satisfactorily at first, but have degraded.the electrical system and my vision are both fine. The supension has not been altered and the vehicle has not been involved in an accident. I replaced factory halogen bulbs with sylvania silverstar 9007 bulbs and illuminated field is brighter, but still does not extend down the road much farther.at speeds over 55mph, on a dark rural highway, i can overdive my headlights. Emailed saturn and they have never heard of my problem and did not offer a solution, but will listen to determine if this is a "trend".i'm afraid to drive this vehicle at night.
Throttle froze during the winter months. Consumer contacted manufacturer,and was told that becausewarrantyexpired they will not make any repairs without consumer first paying for it.also, headlight coverswere coveredwith a film that made visibility difficult.on 3-7-04 the vehicle was involved in an accident. When the consumer took her foot off the gas but the vehicle did not slow down.the vehicle began to slide then rolled over.the driver sustain double whiplash and left shoulder muscle spasms.the vehicle was not totaled.on 6-16-04 the front passenger side wheel bearing was replaced.
I was drove my car home one night and the headlights were working fine. I went in the house changed and got ready to leave again when i turned on my headlights they did not come on. Thought maybe it was the bulbs that went out but the bright lights worked. Had the bulbs check they were fine, i also checked the fuses to make sure that was burnt out. After a week the lights still were not working took it to a car mechanic and the analysis showed some sensor. He replaced the sensor and it did not fix the problem my low beam headlights are still not working.
Failure of gm to notify me of 3 recalls on 2003 saturn ion.it is possible that this work has already been done, but i cannot tell at this time and would like this problem investigated.recalls are:nhtsa campaign id number: 04v547000 nhtsa campaign id number: 04v003000
The turn signals working intermittently. The vehicle has been to the dealer on four occasions and the problem keep recurring.
When it rains or snows, my driver seat and floor gets wet. There are no water stains around the sun roof nor is there any water damage on the drivers' door. In new england, the car is non-functional in the winter and spring because of this problem. I have taken it to the local saturn dealership and they have refused to fix it. 2) i have had to replace my front turn signals 3 times in 1.5 years. I am almost convinced it is a socket problem and not a lightbulb problem. 3) i have had to replace the brakes and rotors twice within a 12 month period. In that time. I have only driven 17,000 miles. Once is understandable. Twice is expensive and ridiculous.
Apparent electrical problem has led to failure of left front turn signal on four separate occasions. Manufacturer's authorized dealerships have been unsuccessful in repeated attempts to repair.
Front right turn signal bulb 'bright' / 'high' elment burned out.bulb was oem wagner 5702ka. Bulb base was blacked, had signs of overheating.both left and front headlight assembly outer lenses have changed from clear to translucent imediately above turn signal bulbs, perhaps due to overheateing.dealer said a problem was discovered and fixed in the later 2003 ions. Dealer offered to diagnose and install a 'resistor and harness' kit at my expence. This is obviously a design error and should be fixed at saturn's expence.may be a potential fire hazard.
My turn signals do not work in the front of my car due to a shortage or something and also my car shakes and looses power when i have my air conditioner on.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While the vehicle was being inspected at the dealer, the mechanic discovered that the turn signals failed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 04v547000 (exterior lighting), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 167,000.
I have had repeated problems with the exterior front lighting on my new 2003 saturn ion which is a safety hazard.on 5/15/03 i took the vehicle to the albuquerque saturn dealership to fix the front driver side running light and left turn signal.they replaced the bulbs, but i had to take it to the dealership again on 7/18/03 after having driven it less than 100 miles for the same problem.this time they replaced the entire headlamp assembly.then again on 9/29/03 i took it back to the dealership to have the passenger side front running light and turn signal replaced.i talked with the sales manager ben vigil and the service manager justin greenberg.i complained that i've spent more time at the dealership for unscheduled maintenance than routine maintenance, and i was concerned i had bought a lemon.i told them that if my turn signals aren't working properly, that is a safety issue.mr. Greenberg told me that he probably gets two customers a day with the same problem (which shocked me).he said saturn has sent out new bulbs to the dealerships which they claim will solve the problem.we'll see.
Right turn signal operates intermittently leaving consumer vulnerable to accident. *ladealer was notified.
Vehicle was serviced 8 times for passenger front service turn signal light.the bulb was replaced, manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the vehicleand nothing was found.
Electrical; door seals loose; car returned up to 3 times since purchase on 7/13/03.saturn ion 3 coupe--turn signals burned out w/in one week of each other; requested check of electrical system.july 26, 2003 electrical system checked.complained about door seal at same time & service dept did not check it out until they replaced the fuse box on july 31.requested to return vehicle and was told "it would be fixed to my satisfaction".door seal was not installed properly & i have to take the car back for a fourth time to get this repairedapproximately one week from today. *ph
My 2003 saturn ion 2 sedan has had at least eight front turn signal or daytime running light bulbs fail since the car was delivered in february 2003.the bulbs in question are manufactured by wagner, and are type 5702. Failure of front turn signal lamps creates the potential for an accident, since oncoming traffic has no indication of my intent to turn. The local dealership has examined the car on three or four occasions, and has found no objective reason for the failure.replacing the bulb corrects the problem, typically for several months but in several instances for less than a week.the bulbs in question are not available from national parts chains such as napa, advance auto parts, autozone, and pep boys; the only source is a saturn dealership, which charges approximately $8 for a replacement lamp.i have since experimented with using a sylvania 3157nall, which is apparently identical and is rated for use in daytime running light applications.it functions identically to the oem part, except that it appears to last much longer (it has yet to fail after several months), and is readily available from any automotive parts store for about a quarter of the cost.*la
Turn signal failed and was repaired 4 times within first 7,000 miles of usage.
At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty.i was driving on a busy highway and my accelerator got stuck.at the time i could not see what was holding down my accelerator.it was a piece of panel that came off partially that was holding the accelerator really hard and it was stuck making my pedal stuck almost all the way to the floor.i tried to slow the car down with both feet on the breaks and the emergency break to no avail.i didn't turn the ignition off because i had cars on all sides of me going 50-70 mph.it was when i came to a red light that i realized my car wasn't going to stop and i had no other choice but to hit an suv and my car kept trying to accelerate and push the suv out of the way.that is when i turned off the ignition.i had to turn off the ignition before another accident occurred.the suv was damaged.my car was damaged.i haven't been able to get my car fixed because i am waiting for saturn to acknowledge the manufacturing defect which caused the accident, so that they could lend me a rent-a-car while it is in the shop.but, i cannot get them to give me a call to make an appointment to get my car in the shop or supply a rent-a-car.a forensic investigator inspected my car on friday and agrees that i didn't cause the accident.he supplied the information to saturn and still three days later i can't even get a courtesy call.the accident was on june 16, 2005.i couldn't get them to call me to speak about what my options were until the week of july 1, 2005.then an investigator july 8, 2005.they have not made one effort to work with me about getting the car into the shop.they have not given me the time of day to make an appointment with a saturn shop location to get my car fixed and so that they could supply a rent-a-car.
I have had repeated problems with the exterior front lighting on my new 2003 saturn ion which is a safety hazard.on 5/15/03 i took the vehicle to the albuquerque saturn dealership to fix the front driver side running light and left turn signal.they replaced the bulbs, but i had to take it to the dealership again on 7/18/03 after having driven it less than 100 miles for the same problem.this time they replaced the entire headlamp assembly.then again on 9/29/03 i took it back to the dealership to have the passenger side front running light and turn signal replaced.i talked with the sales manager ben vigil and the service manager justin greenberg.i complained that i've spent more time at the dealership for unscheduled maintenance than routine maintenance, and i was concerned i had bought a lemon.i told them that if my turn signals aren't working properly, that is a safety issue.mr. Greenberg told me that he probably gets two customers a day with the same problem (which shocked me).he said saturn has sent out new bulbs to the dealerships which they claim will solve the problem.we'll see.
I purchased this car from saturn of bellevue (wa) in october of 2005. I am experiencing a problem with my passenger side front blinker. It does not operate. My back one flashes quickly. It is not the bulb. When i took apart the headlight to look at it, it started working. Seemed like a loose connection. That was a temporary fix, now the problem is back again. I found a recall campaign about this issue. Nhtsa campaign id number: 04v547000.i am thoroughly disgusted that saturn expects its customers to pay $92 for a diagnostic on a recall issue. It seems quite obvious that the recall work was not done properly.
I have had repeated problems with the exterior front lighting on my new 2003 saturn ion which is a safety hazard.on 5/15/03 i took the vehicle to the albuquerque saturn dealership to fix the front driver side running light and left turn signal.they replaced the bulbs, but i had to take it to the dealership again on 7/18/03 after having driven it less than 100 miles for the same problem.this time they replaced the entire headlamp assembly.then again on 9/29/03 i took it back to the dealership to have the passenger side front running light and turn signal replaced.i talked with the sales manager ben vigil and the service manager justin greenberg.i complained that i've spent more time at the dealership for unscheduled maintenance than routine maintenance, and i was concerned i had bought a lemon.i told them that if my turn signals aren't working properly, that is a safety issue.mr. Greenberg told me that he probably gets two customers a day with the same problem (which shocked me).he said saturn has sent out new bulbs to the dealerships which they claim will solve the problem.we'll see.
Key came out, but car was still running.put key back in managed to get turn off engine, however key would not release for over 15min! this keeps happening to me. Scheduled appointment with chapman chevrolet tempe, az to repair according to recall instructions that i submitted to their customer service dept. They say they will notify me when the parts come in, but it has been approximately one month or more already.i believe my family and my self are in danger of a fatal accident or something; sometimes the car will not surrender the ignition key for in hour.already had new key made at chapman chevrolet which makes starting somewhat easier, before, it would take, often times, 10min or more just to get the key to turn.please help chapman chevrolet get the parts they need or stop ignoring my request for the honoring of the recall work i requested of them.im afraid this will not hold up much longer as is.
I purchased a 2003 saturn ion level 2 brand new for saturn of la crosse.approximently 25 times since i purchased this vehicle, the car will not start, and i have to wait approximently 10 minutes before the vehicle will start.i have not contacted any dealership at this point, but did find multiple people who are experincing the same problems.i am upset that saturn is not taking this matter more seriously and making a recall notice.does it have to start on fire or someone die before something is done?
Fuel system - fuel line rusted out under carriage - just in front of left rear tire. Causing gasoline to leak out thru hole in fuel line while engine is running. Entire fuel line must be replaced , cannot just replace section rusted causing hole for fuel to leak out. The cost for this repair is in excess of $600 ( parts & labor).this problem has been reported happening to numerous other vehicle owners, with no solution issued by gm; nor reimbursement to owners.
Nhtsa campaign number:04v003000fuel system, gasolinevehicle was repaired due to several recalls.shortly after the vehicles fuel filter system was replaced:may, 2014, there is a hole in the fuel line and is leaking fuel.
Beginning in the fall of 2006 i began to have a problem with the car revving up when the heat was on.at times this problem would stop after an oil change.i have taken the car to the dealership several times to have them take a look at it, but they can never seem to recreate the incident and have not found any thing with diagnostic testing.most recently i replaced the fuel pump because the car was having other problems.i am no experiencing a safety issue.when the car is on and has been running for at least 5-10 min.the engine reves up and the car idles very high 3 or 4 rpms.when i stop at a light or stop sign or for whatever reason the car stops fine but continues to idle high. The car has begun to lung forward when the engine idles high.i have had the brakes inspected and this is not the problem.i am not sure where else to go the dealership has not been able to help me and i am afraid that someone will get hurt because of this problem.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for faulty ignition recall repairs.the consumer stated upon returning to her vehicle, she discovered she was unable to use the remote, so she used the key, instead. She attempted to place the key inside the ignition and discovered the slot was not in the off position. The vehicle would not start due to the ignition not being in the off position and enabling her to pull the key out, as the battery was dead. It wasn't until january 7, 2014, she began experiencing problems again with the ignition, and the battery died again.after the vehicle was jump started, the consumer smelled gas. It was determined the rear fuel line had corroded, which formed holes and gas was pouring out the holes on both sides.
While driving noticed increase of speed. Checked accelerator pedal, not stuck. Tapped accelerator with no change. Depressed the brake and slowed down and stopped. Shut vehicle off and verified the throttle body was in idle position. Restarted car and vehicle rpm went up to 4000 and starved for air and surged up and down at that level. Shut vehicle off again and contacted gm. Same vehicle also has passlock problems.
Car won't start when it gets cold out.(under 50) ignition turns and then engine stalls out. After a few attempts and waiting a half hour or so, it starts. (usually with a fuel smell and a backfire)apparently this is a widespread problem and i am concerned as this model has already had fuel filter assembly recall..mechanics say its the starter but when replaced, problem continues.. I have not had mine replaced yet because i'm not sure i want to go to that expense when it doesn't seem to fix the problem for others. The fact that i smell gas when it does start up concerns me and i am frankly concerned for my safety.
Failure of gm to notify me of 3 recalls on 2003 saturn ion.it is possible that this work has already been done, but i cannot tell at this time and would like this problem investigated.recalls are:nhtsa campaign id number: 04v547000 nhtsa campaign id number: 04v003000
Consumer having problems getting two recalls performed on the vehicle. *phwhen the consumer tried to make an appointment, the dealership told the consumer he had heard of the recall but was not familiar with what it said, the consumer wanted to make an appointment for the weekend, but was told the most skilled mechanics worked weekdays. The consumer felt the dealership had only been minimally informed of the recall.
I have a 2003 saturn ion coupe. When i would drive for a little while and let the car warm up, there are intermittent occasions where i will slow down suddenly, for example, thechanging of a stop light, and when i either come to the stop or when i accelerate again, the car would in essence stall out and turn off. However the car would start right back up when i put it back in park. It happened once, maybe twice b4 i had a chance to realize it was a serious problem. On the 12th of january it stalled as i was making a right hang turn at an intersection and because of this, i lost power steering and hit the median and a rock bed on the median. There has been substantial damage to the vehicle and it is currently still in the shop. I do not know at this point in time the exact reason for the stall. Just that i have done nothing but take good care of this car and see no reason for it do this.
March 22, 2003 i purchased an saturn ion 3. Within the 1st the week there was problems starting the car. The car was in for service 2 times in 2 weeks. Finally the engine light started flashing (3rd time). Supposedly the car was fixed. 3 days later the dealer's service department called me at saturn corp.'s request to immediately return the car as the engine could blow up. The engine had a cracked cylinder which caused coolant to leak into the engine with about 650 miles. Also, another saturn ion with 2500 miles was sitting in the dealer's lot with a cracked cylinder in the engine. I was released from the sale on april 17, 2003.i took a 2nd saturn ion 3 on april 17, 2003. This car has jerky steering problems coming out of turns and sever transmission problems. The car kicks when turning on the ignition, engine gets racketing when put into reverse, when changing gears - kicks, slides, and will surge, and bounce through gears between 30 mph to above 70 mph. The service manager said, "all the ions drive this way. There's nothing wrong with the car". This car has been in for service 4 times. Each time the car is returned worse than the time before.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving on the freeway between 50-60 mph, the vehicle lost all electrical power.there is no warning when this occurs and the steering wheel also locks up.the vehicle is pulled over and restarted.the dealership replaced the ignition switch and fuel pump.the contact has been out of the country since the repair, last year; the vehicle has not been driven since repairs were made.
The timing chain broke on the vehicle.all i did was go to start it up and it wouldn't start.i had to have it towed to a goodyear but they couldn't fix it.so right now it is being looked at by a mechanic.he said that the timing chain is broken and because of the breakage i now have to have the valves replaced as well as the thermostat, the fuel pump and the head gasket.all of these were damaged by the chain.this is now costing me approximately $3000.all of which is caused by a faulty belt that saturn installed on their vehicles.
Car won't start when it is cold.have to wait 15 minutes.saturn repaired the problem back in 10/05.it did it again in 2006 and now it is happening again in 2007.the car thinks that it is being stolen and cuts the fuel line to the car.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated after driving the vehicle for a few miles there was a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the fuel odor increased. The failure recurred on a regular basis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 165,000.
Same issue as in saturn ion 2004 recall: rusted area on fuel line near rear door. Very sudden fuel leak (half gallon) when i arrived home and parked my car
Ran out of gas. Inspection indicates that fuel is leaking from rusted fuel line in front of left (driver's side) rear tire. Further inspection shows heavy/extensive rust on the fuel lines along the entire length of the undercarriage. Problem appears identical to another incident previously reported as #10668929.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and fuel was leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 04v003000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that a fuel leak was present from the driver's side rear wheel area. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel supply line was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the vin was not available. The failure mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 152,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal odor and was leaking fuel from underneath. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 04v003000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Vehicle was in for recall on ignition switch, at the dealership changed oil and conducted multipoint inspection of vehicle. Eight weeks later vehicle was returned for service for smell of gas, dealership reported all gas lines corroded and leaking gas and need to be replaced, dealership states not releated to fuel filter corrosion recall (nthsa 04v003000) even though recall service not performed. Corroded, leaking gas lines make vehicle unsafe to operate and have the potential for fire. Believe this should be a recall as operating the vehicle with leaking gas lines put me and my family in danger. Not mention the $1000 plus repairs vehicle.
Fuel line leak. I own a 2003 saturn ion 3, with 120,481 miles on it. The car was garage kept till the past 6 months.when driving on 4/15/18, the car suddenly developeda strong fuel smell.the vehicle was brought into the repair shop on 4/16/18. The vehicle was diagnosed with a leaking, rusted fuel line. The leak was from line coming out of fuel pump.my research shows this was a known and common for the saturn ion, also seems that gm is aware of the issue. Fuel line/s should not rust through like this. This car is well maintained, inspected regularly at every 3000 mile oil change intervals. The vehicle was mainted by saturn as long as they were in business. This is a safety related defect that should be investigated and a recall campaign started and i should be reimbursed for the repair.
Smelled gas fumes. Noticed leaking gas on ground. Upon further inspection, noticed the fuel lines are completely rusted out, causing gas to leak out onto the ground. There is no other area on the car with rust. Researching this issue, i came across many others experiencing the same problem with fuel lines rusting out. The fuel lines that were put in were wrapped with a heat resistant covering which caused water to stay and moisture to build up, eventually resulting in corrosion. Furthermore, the gasoline leakage occurred within close proximity of the exhaust system, which could cause fire or explosion. The fuel lines are inadequate, and dangerous. Potential fire hazard. This issue needs to be addressed immediately as it is very dangerous left unattended. Could cause serious bodily harm or death.
Fuel line to throttle body leaked fuel due to stress cracks.part that failed is " no longer available" according to gm parts sales. .mechanic welded cracked pipe and said eh has fixed quite a few of these.i have receipt from repair shop
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. When the contact started the vehicle, he smelled fuel and noticed a significant amount of fuel on the ground. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls available. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Car was parked when strong gasoline odor was noticed. Moved car to hard surface and discovered vehicle was leaking rather large amount of fuel from area behind driver side rear door. Took car to dealer where it was diagnosed as a cracked fuel pump housing. Noticed 2007 model has been recalled for fuel pump issue. Further study should probably be done to determine if this is a widespread problem in the entire ion line. The amount of fuel released after part failure is a significant fire hazard.
Takata recall the seat belts when stopping suddenly do not always lock up. This is very dangerous especially with kids.the fuel system has been producing a check engine light at certain times of fueling up. And the fuel pump will knock occasionally even after it's been changed. The suspension is really bad and dangerous, rattling noise and shaking.
The fuel lines between the gas tank and engine have rusted out. They are rusted due to the brackets holding them to the frame as well as a water soaked insulating blanket that had been put around the fuel lines to protect them from the exhaust pipes heat. This only sped up the rusting process. They are rusted to the point that the gas is spraying on the exhaust pipes causing a possible fire or explosion. The leak is only within a foot from the gas tank making it even more dangerous. Upon my research i have found that saturn has addressed this same problem with their 2004 models but not the 2003 model. (gm recall no. 04053) the difference in the model years has not made this any less of a hazard. In a call to saturn they told me that nothing can be done with my 2003 but if i owned a 2004 this would be covered on a safety recall. This reasoning sounds rather foolish to me and the hazard should be fixed regardless of the year vehicle. A fire or explosion doesn't know what the model year it is. Why did saturn not make these fuel lines out of stainless steel, a material that would not have rusted and become a safety hazard? i would appreciate any updates on this matter.thank you
Gas odor coming from under vehicle. Fuel line next to frame directly under left rear passenger seat was leaking, fuel lines were rusted through causing gas to leak.fire hazard
Significant rust and stress fractures on fuel line resulting in noticeable fuel leakage with the potential of incendiary incident in the case of collision.after vehicle message board queries this problem seems to occur with unusual frequency in saturn ions spanning 2003-2007.paid out of pocket to have the fuel line replaced; was told that no recall exists for this problem so i wanted to report it.
Fuel line rotted so much that one day i start my car and every drop of gas i had poured out onto the ground under my drivers seat. It was a fire hazard and now i am stuck without a car. The garage wants over $600 to replace the fuel line and i literally have no way to fix it. The vehicle was on a city street.
Detected smell of gasoline. Checked recalls. There are some recalls for this car but not this vin. Took to dealership and had rusty gas line replaced. Paid for parts and work done.
The locked and couldn't get it to turn.
There are no events leading up to the failure. From everything i've read from other saturn ion owners this is a frequent and seemingly random problem.at any given time if it is cold outside the car won't start. Everything lights up, the engine turns over and catches, only to stall. Upon repeated attempts to start the car there will be no response whatsoever. The engine does not turn over. After waiting several minutes it will eventually start. This problem has occurred 4 times in the last month; twice causing me to be late for particularly important engagements.upon reporting the problem to the saturn dealership where i bought the car i was told that they have many complaints of the same problem, but that their staff haven't been able to resolve it. This has been their general attitude towards several issues i've had with my car.i took it to another garage and they can't find a thing wrong with it. Saturn seems to be turning a blind eye to a problem that is clearly the result of a poor design somewhere on their part.i have also had to replace control arm bushings when i was at about 80 000 km, and now need to replace struts. I am hesitant to do this though, as the general consensus among saturn ion owners is that bushings and struts are in perpetual need of replacement on these cars. After replacing the parts most people find that they have to make the same repairs again within 2 years.further problems i have with my car are: trunk will not open with key, replaced wires on both front turn signals and one headlight, key would not release from ignition, erratic transmission behavior (i was told that this is a common problem and that i just have to deal with it), seat belt guides broken (front, both sides), rear seat belt "female" component falls into crevice in seat, paint peeling from front bumper without being chipped prior, and a faulty cruise control switch.every single one of these problems has turned up again and again in the ion owners community.
I have a 2003 saturn ion. The key "jammed" in the "on" position leaving the car running. To shut it off you have to raise the hood, pull a fuse, then go to the trunk and disconnect the battery.this is a major issue for me because the car is driven by a college, female.gas stations, convenience stores and small children left in car, etc... Are a problem, because the car is running. I have replaced the shifter, and now the ignition ($463) plus tax for a lock cylinder !
While driving. Upon stopping the vehicle. The consumer got out to take the child out of the vehicle with the ignition running. The doors locked, and the consumer could not get her child out of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the problem still exist.doors locked automatically upon exiting driver's side.additional service include, the a/c and heater funtion failed due to faulty connection from switch to resistor card, collapse of horn cover causing loss of airbag.ignition switch failed.the signal and running lamps were inoperative.
Front side door lock cylinder is missing or does not sit flush to the outer door panel.
Key always stuck in ignition, car doesn't start car door lock broken.
At the time my saturn was involved in an accident it was under 30,000 miles and still under warrenty.i was driving on a busy highway and my accelerator got stuck.at the time i could not see what was holding down my accelerator.it was a piece of panel that came off partially that was holding the accelerator really hard and it was stuck making my pedal stuck almost all the way to the floor.i tried to slow the car down with both feet on the breaks and the emergency break to no avail.i didn't turn the ignition off because i had cars on all sides of me going 50-70 mph.it was when i came to a red light that i realized my car wasn't going to stop and i had no other choice but to hit an suv and my car kept trying to accelerate and push the suv out of the way.that is when i turned off the ignition.i had to turn off the ignition before another accident occurred.the suv was damaged.my car was damaged.i haven't been able to get my car fixed because i am waiting for saturn to acknowledge the manufacturing defect which caused the accident, so that they could lend me a rent-a-car while it is in the shop.but, i cannot get them to give me a call to make an appointment to get my car in the shop or supply a rent-a-car.a forensic investigator inspected my car on friday and agrees that i didn't cause the accident.he supplied the information to saturn and still three days later i can't even get a courtesy call.the accident was on june 16, 2005.i couldn't get them to call me to speak about what my options were until the week of july 1, 2005.then an investigator july 8, 2005.they have not made one effort to work with me about getting the car into the shop.they have not given me the time of day to make an appointment with a saturn shop location to get my car fixed and so that they could supply a rent-a-car.
Hood latch broke. This is the cable which enables consumer to open the hood from the inside.
2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each other.the rotors werewarped and the tail lamp failed.
2003 saturn ion1. During cold weather the passenger side window frosts. The controls are set for defrost, air on and blower medium high. Even with the blower on high there is very little air coming from the passenger side defrost outlet. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion. The dealer said the system is operating as designed.2. The hood latch freezes and the hood cant be opened to add window washer fluid. Sometimes you can get the hood open but you cant relatch the hood completely without pushing the hood release handle down. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion.3. Some the edges on interior plastic parts on the are very sharp. The worst is the compartment door to the left drivers leg. This popped open and had a sharp rough edge. As i exited the car i cut my leg. I fixed this myself by filling the edge. *la
My saturn ion has developed a transmission problem and i called gm and received a special request number and 48 hours later was contacted and after answering a few questions i was told that my car did not qualify for anything. The reason they gave was because the car has a salvage title. I had the car inspected by the state of mn and now have a prior salvage title. The damage to the car was cosmetic and has nothing to do with the poor transmission that gm sold to the public. Since theni have heard nothing but bad news stories about this transmission--someone needs to be accountable.
Does not crank, does not start in cold weather & leaves you stranded.
I am not sure if the power train is the transmission, but this car will downshift on its own, causing it to loose speed incredibly fast almost to the point of stopping. I found out there was arecall on this transmission, but gm now says there was not. Even though when i first called, the gentleman that answered said that the symptoms fit the recall stats. When i was able to talk with the person that was handling the claim, she said it was past 8 years, and they could not fix the recalled problem. I have had more than one garage, and transmission company tell me that this transmission is on a recall, just by checking the vin #. Gm now refuses to fix it and denies saying it was on recall. The auto dealer i bought it from says they can't do anything about it, even though they have sold other saturns, same year. I spoke with the girl there that "enters the vins into the system to see if there isa recall on the car"...and she knew nothing about this car, although it has 4 other recalls listed for this year and model.other important facts, i first called a local saturn dealer, and they blew me off saying it was just "stuck" (the transmission) i kept driving it thinking i was wrong it was stuck like they said, whatever that meant. It got worse, i ended up calling gm as referred to by many garages and auto parts stores, and they acknowledged the recall on tranny, then flipped it around . While driving this car whether it is on the highway or a street, it will suddenly almost stop without hitting the breaks, as it will downshift on its own. This almost caused more than one accident. The car cannot be driven, i was never told about this problem when i bought the car.
2003 saturn ion . Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall issues *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was purchased new and she was never informed of a recall regarding the body control module which she was having problems with. The consumer stated the problem first started when the driver side window dropped when she closed the door. Then it would not stay up. Then half of the dash went black. The next window would go up and down on its own with no contact of any type.then the controls to the electric windows stopped working completely and the electronic lock/opening device would not open the doors any longer or lock the trunk. The consumer was informed she would have to pay for a diagnostic test. The consumer also stated there was also a problem with the transmission. The vehicle did not react to being in park, so therefore, she had difficulty removing the keys from the ignition.the o2 sensor and the ignition switch had to be replaced. The consumer stated the transmission was never properly replaced. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled and the steering locked up.
I was driving and my transmission i bought from gm only 14 months ago went out. It was remanufactured and the part cost me 5,513.63 dollars. I only drove approximately 9,000 miles and they said it was 12 mo. Or 1 year so they can't help me. I would expect a remanufactured transmission to last more than 9000 miles and asked if i was the first to have failure at so low mileage and he replied yes. I feel i've been cheated as a consumer. Gm parts told me that part is covered 3 years or 36,000 miles however customer service said that's wrong. I was only at 14 months when it went out and at 9000 miles it is so unfair because it is suppose to be like a brand new transmission. All gm is about is making money and not about the satisfaction of their customers. Car was in motion when it went out.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion equipped with a manual transmission. While stopped at a traffic light, the transmission failed. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into gear. The contact stated that the clutch pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.
Almost from day one, the traction control does not turn off. The dealer says they hooked up a computer to see if it turned off and they said it does, but, as soon as i left the dealer, ihit the button to turn off the traction control and i spun the tires and the traction control kicked on and the car had no power pulling out into traffic. Yet the dealer says there is nothing wrong.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the transmission failed and was unable to shift gears. In addition, all of the warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I bought a 2003 saturn ion 3 march 17, 2003. Within 2 weeks the car had a cracked cylinder with coolant leaking into the engine. Saturn corp. Recalled the car. The purchase of [xxx] was canceled 4/17/03 and i purchased a 2nd 2003 saturn ion 3, [xxx], on 4/17/03.the 2nd car from the beginning had transmission problems shifting between gears, jerking up and down from 30 mph to 70 mph, kicks when started, rattles loudly in reverse, and steering problems coming out of turns. The car has been in service 4 times (bumper to bumper warranty.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I received a letter from saturn today 12/29/2014 with the letter stating december 2014. In the letter it states the following " this letter is intended to make you aware that your vehicle's transmission shifter may not properly transmit an electrical signal that allows the ignition key to be turned counter clockwise past the accessory mode to the "lock" position after the vehicle has been shifted into park. If this occurs, the ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition cylinder without depressing the manual release plunger located on the underside of the steering column as described in the owners manual. A key left in the accessory position for an extended period of time may result in severe battery drain and a possible no start condition.
Coming to a stop in heavy traffic alarms and lights went off, the car lost powering and wouldn't go into gear finally when the gear engaged it would only stay in first gear.luckily we were able to pull off the busy highway and get safely to the side of the road with no accidents or injuries.
When i am driving, my car will suddenly seem to slip out of gear, the rpm's will continue to rise while the car starts to slow down and can no longer accelerate. I then have to pull over and turn the car off and restart to "reset" the car and it seems to drive normal again. This usually happens at higher speeds, like while i'm driving on the interstate, but can and has happened at lower speeds as well. I have two children and am expecting another child in july and no longer feel safe driving this vehicle. I feel that this should be a safety recall given the large amount of people who have had the same or similar problems with the transmission in these cars. This happened earlier today, but has happened on a regular basis for over a year.
I was traveling approximately 40 mph when the power steering lamp came on and the power steering failed. After pulling to the side of the road, and turning the vehicle off, i restarted the vehicle and the power steering was restored for about 20 minutes. The days following this, i encountered several power steering failures until i had the power steering box replaced on may 10, 2011. I researched the internet and found many other 2003 saturn ion's owners had experienced the same failure. I contacted a gm representative and asked for reimbursement. I was told that there was no recall for the power steering for my year and make of car. I had also complained about my transmission because i had declined repairs on my power steering. Winegarden pontiac informed me that they would not further check the cause of transmission problems because the power steering failure presented a safety concern. I had the power steering box replaced at a cost of $537.94minus the $127.00 diagnosis fee! i strongly feel that a recall should be in place for the power steering failure, and all who had the problem corrected out of pocket, should be reimbursed at gm's expense. The power steering failure has contributed to an accident in houston texas! i would not like to have human life lost before this problem is given serious consideration! updated 06/08/11
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park.the contact mentioned that due to the failure the key became lodged in the ignition switch causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the bitsi cable failed and as a result, the shifter needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 114,341. Updated 12/9/14the consumer was informed the part was not available. Updated 03/03/15
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to turn to the on position and the transmission failed to shift into park from reverse or drive. The contact had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to shift into park and remove the key. The contact had to wiggle the key back and forth, apply force to the shifter and turn the wheel back and forth to remove the key. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the shifter and cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
My car feels like a death trap. To start off with only one of my windshield wiper motors work . When i first bought the car from a single individual the passenger side wiper appeared to shake a little more than the driver side. As if it was working a little harder to keep up with the other wiper.. And then less than a month after purchasing vehicle it stopped working all together. Now i only have the driver side wiper that i use. Also when i go to turn on the blinker, go over a railroad track,make a turn iorn vehicle, or sometimes just sitting still. The wiper will start working without me having turnned it on. At first it would just come on for 3 or 4 swipes and then automatically stop again. But now its doing it more frequently and sometimes it will not stop swippingwhichis very aggravating causing scratches on my windshield and wearing my one wiper down faster than it should be.along with these problems my car has also been idleing extremly high upon cranking and while changing gears it acts as if it gets stuck between 1rst 2cd and 3rd. Also when i try to increase speed for passing or to make turns it sometimes just causes it to bog down more instead of increasing my speed it sounds as if its gonna blow up the engine.
On 4 separate occasions (different dates, most recent were 1-26-2014 & 2-19-2014) engine revved and car accelerated by itself without gas pedal depressed.most serious occurrence, car accelerated, brakes had no effect (pushed to the floor), ran red light, went off road, slammed transmission into park to stop.shut off car, then started it again, and it ran normal.took car to mechanic.no computer codes.nothing mechanical was found to be wrong.this is an extremely serious safety issue due to the inevitability of a collision with something or someone.
Periodically the saturn will lunge fwd will stopped or even driving the rpms spike while driving. Breaks will not stop this issue. I've put my car in the ditch to miss major wrecks ..this has been going on for yrs. Also the losing power when turning has happened but not as much as the accelerator sticking. Bought a new car just for my kids to be in they aren't allowed in the death trap saturn. Wish someone would investigate these problems because they keep getting worse as the yrs go by. Have had the vehicle since it was new..would even be willing to show anyone these problems if they would sit in this death warrant.
My key switch doesn't allow me to remove my key when i'm in parked and my transmission strands at times and my car doesn't start all the time when i try to start it i have to sit and wait awhile before it starts again i could be sitting in the drive thru on parked waiting to travel again on th he main roadway
My 2003 saturn ion down shifts on me when i try to accelerate.it is getting consistently worse and has gotten to the point that it will stop for a second and then take off again.saturn has been unable to fix this problem.a tech has test drove the vehicle with me and seen it happen first hand.still on resolved.my vehicle has been in the shop a total of 4 times since i bought it.i have filed a complaint with the bbb and am currently trying to lemon law it.
I bought a ion quad coupe in july of this year. I had a problem with the car not moving when placed into gear. They worked on the transmission and replaced some parts. The newly rebuilt tranmission stil slips and has a hard shifting feeling. I brought it in 3 times before it was actually fixed, and still need to go back.this seems to be a safety issue. What if it was to not drive when pulling out into traffic, or fail when i was driving. It has been over a week since i brought it in and the dealership will not give me paperwork on my car. I dont even know what parts were exactly replaced.paperwork is missing from over 2 weeks ago from the 2nd visit.
Dt:the consumer statedtransmissionhas never worked properly.the vehicle has been to the dealership multiple times, they statedcould duplicate the problem.the problem was duplicated once, and the transmission module was replaced.the consumer has gone through 1-800- my- lemon, and since that, the dealership was not willing to help her anymore.the manufacturer was contacted, and they also claim ed it could not be t be duplicated, so they could nothelp.there have been multiple things wrong with the vehicle; the gas gauge and other things.the consumer didhave the work orders and could send in that information.the transmission would go up to high rpms.it would jerk, and almost shut off.it happed on straight roads as well as hills.
My saturn ion quad coupe is experiencing a transmission problem. Without warning and for no apparent reason, the transmission will slip, shake violently, and at times completely disengage, resulting in a complete loss of acceleration. This has manifested itself on several occasions, most notably when turning into traffic last week. I pulled into traffic and the transmission engaged, then subsequently disengaged for about 2 seconds. I was nearly hit by several vehicles, which had to take unsafe evasive actions to avoid plowing into me. I am very concerned that this presents a significant safety hazard to the vehicle occupants. I have noticed that i am not the only individual that has experienced this problem, and that being said, sincerely urge you to open a defect investigation to solve this problem before someone gets hurt or worse. Also, this may not be related, but the transmission makes a grinding noise between 1100 and 1300 rpm during deceleration , a metal grinding noise.
2003 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems and seeks vehicle reimbursement. The consumer stated when he backed the vehicle out of the garage, and put the gear in drive, the vehicle would not go forward. The consumer backed the vehicle back in to the garage. The next day he tried it, and the vehicle went forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find a problem.from september 2012, until january 2013, the consumer had problems with the vehicle going forward. Each time, it would work again after letting the vehicle sit for awhile. Then on february 23, 2013, the vehicle would not go into reverse. After letting the vehicle sit for about four hours, the shifting worked. After driving three blocks, the vehicle stopped and the shifting went out again. The vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. The repair shop informed the consumer the transmission had failed and the parts alone would cost $3,982.58.
2003 saturn transmission failed to work properly with around 69000 and saturn refused to honor my warranty on my car.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While accelerating onto a highway at 40 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally decelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where a diagnostic test indicated the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer advised they would get back with the contact to determine if any assistance would be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 74,085.
While driving my 2003 saturn ion 3 the motor will stall out and loose power while driving it seems like the transmission slips and a new one was put in and it still does the same thing. While driving on highway it does this.
I purchased my 2003 saturn ion quad 3 on 6-12-2003. I've had nothing but problems with it since the beginning. The transmission slips constantly. A tech from spring hill says this is normal for this type of transmission. Trying to turn left in front of oncoming traffic is a nightmare. This car is in the shop as we speak. The rear quarter panel is cracked and being replaced. The rear bumper is being painted because of scratches from the trunk rubbing. The front bumper is being painted because of runs in the paint. None of the body panels seem to match up. They're attempting to fix a popping noise in the front end. They're replacing the dr side glass because it is severely scratched. It sometimes runs rough at first crank.
The transmission on my saturn ion quad coupe intermittently disengages or fails to engage when i step on the gas. This is dangerous because if it does not engage while i am pulling into traffic i could be hurt. I took it to the dealer and they said they could not duplicate the concern, but acknowledged there was a problem with these transmissions and a "fix" would be out sometime in the future. I had previously received on owner notification letter re this issue (implying that the transmissions would be replaced if there was a problem.) when i called the company to discuss my concerns, the dealer's response that nothing could be done, and the owner notification letter contents, the response was essentially that if the dealer cannot duplicate the concern, there is no problem--essentially, they said something bad has to happen before they will take action, and the dealer doesn't have time to drive the car until they can duplicate the concern. I think it's wrong and they should fix the problem. This happens at least 2x per day, never in the same place, no rhyme or reason to it.
Purchase saturn ion iii in march. Transmssion had hard shift then slip problem almost immediately.*la
The two saturn 2003 ions i have driven(including my current vehicle) have a transmission problem where, when engaging in third gear, the transmission will "freewheel" for several seconds before engaging with a lurch.the problem can be created by accelerating around a corner while the transmission is shifting from second to third.the cars weremanufactured in march/april, 2003.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle revved at a high rate followed by a sudden decrease.the vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop.the mechanic performed a diagnostic and road tested which indicated a new transmission was needed.the mechanic replaced the automatic transmission and rebuilt the torque converter, which corrected the problem.the contact insisted that the transmission was defective from the factory. The vehicle was 3 years old. The contact had the transmission replaced. Had to pay out-of-pocket expenses in the amount of $2,136.00. Updated on 05/18/2006.updated 06/15/06.
While on local interstate highway, the saturn ion 3 quad coupe automatic transmission began to slip. The rpms reached about 6,000 while trying to maintain the speed and pull over to the right. After a brief full stop (while in drive), the transmission engaged properly and did not slip. Upon taking the next exit, the car was placed into park and was idling. Exiting the vehicle, there was a strong burning smell which was quite similar to a clutch slipping in a manual transmission. No fluids were seen dripping and there was no cosmetic damage.the car would not return to drive. Despite pressing the brake as required, the car was 'locked' into park. A strange click was heard from the area near the trunk release button. This was different from the normal click that is heard when the brake is depressed in park.he vehicle was shut off and then restarted. The car would properly enter drive and the abnormal click was not present.the local saturn dealer replaced the "input" and "output" filters in the transmission per direction of saturn corporation. Transmission has not slipped again since this repair.
My daughter bought a saturn ion iii. She has recently had trouble with her automatic transmission. Saturn has acknoweldged a hard shifting problem from 2nd to 3rd, but since a high number of vehicles exhibit this problem, and they don't know what is causing it, it is being considered normal operation. My daughter's car exhibited this problem, but it has now begun to bea way more serious concern because it will completely slip, (lose all power), for what seems to be an ever increasing longer interval and more frequently. She has had this happen while trying to make a left hand turn with oncoming traffic. She now tries to avoid any situation at low speeds that might cause her injury, (she tries to make as many right hand turns to get to and from work as possible). Saturn has had two service employees witness the problem, albeit in a straight line driving situation. They still refuse to repair/replace or admit a problem beyond the hard shifting. My daughter lives in mesa, az. Her phone number is [xxx], and name is [xxx]. I mention mesa because of the unusual streets there. The majority of main city streets are six lanes wide with 45mph speed limits. That is a very scary scenario to be making a left hand turn in and lose power.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car hesitates with no warning when taking off from stop.almost rear ended.also almost struck from side in intersection.
Driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own.driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thattransmission was adjusted on more than one occasion.however,driver informed the mechanic that the problem still occurred, and had not been resolved.the consumer stated that the engine takes 2-5 minutes for it to idle down from 2500 rpm's. The consumer stated that the defoster on the passenger side failed.the consumer stated that the hood would not always close properly.
I was driving my 2003 saturn ion2 with 4 cyl and vti transmissionwith 71,000 miles to work and it felt like it went into neutral and then slowed to a stop.i was almost rear-ended and was stranded on a busy highway.it turns out my vti transmission is defective, there is a class action law suit against gm for it, and it is following the settlement before it has been ruled upon by the judge.they are covering 75% of the repair because i am the second owner.if i was the original owner, they would have covered 100%.i purchased the car from the dealer where it was originally sold and it was a certified used car.i was having transmission noises after i bought the car and in requesting the service records, i found out that the previous owner had transmission problems and work was done for them.i brought the car in and they also did a repair on my transmission (this was prior to it having 36,000 miles and was still covered under the factory warranty).i'm trying to figure out why there has not been a recall on this transmission when all you have to do is do a google search for saturn vti transmission problems and you will find thousands of people that have had problems.the 75% repair still leaves me paying $1,150 and my car is worth very little because all the car companies know about the problem, which has devalued the car.the worst part of this is that they are putting in the very same defective transmission and again the google search reveals they go bad again and again and again.can the nhtsa please help me and the thousands of other saturn owners with this problem?this transmission needs to be recalled.
Was stopped at a red light; when it turned green, car did not accelerate.had to be pushed off to side of road; turned car off, then re-started it.it drove a short distance, then had no power, but was ableto coast safely to side of road.car was towed to gas station.mechanic checked fluid level was good and did not have burnt smell.tried to start car again - made low winding noise and would not go into gear.when gas pedal was pressed, the speedometer moved.mechanic said it needs new transmission.car has 90,000 miles.
I purchased my 2003 saturn ion in january 2003.it has been a nightmare.the vehicle has been into the dealership a total of 6 times and a grand total of 18 days in service.the transmission downshifts when i try to accerlerate.the service techs at saturn have been able to duplicate this problem several times.they have recalirberated and replace the transmission; however the vehicle is still down shifting when accerlerating.i am terrified that i will be hit because of this problem.it has now gotten to the point that it will stop for a few seconds when the failure occurs and then take off agian.this is very dangerous.they should not be able to sell vehicles with defects.i have filed a compliant with the bbb and currently have a case pending.i want to be refunded in full for this vehicle.
While driving transmission does not engage properly, causing vehicle to stall.
Transmission failure.there was a safety alert letter issued november of 2009 for 2003 saturn ion owners with stipulations claiming that the car had to be in service for 5 years or less to be able to have the part repaired at no cost.no one falls under this criteria considering that this alert was sent out in november of 2009, refer to safety alert #09280.my car has 55,000 miles on it and a transmission is not an expense that a saturn customer should have to be paying in my opinion.they do offer a 50% off deal where they take care of half the cost.it's a $5000 job and half is $2500, still a very high cost for a problem that should have been considered a recall.i have only had this car for 2 years and to have this problem on a car that i have a car payment on.please assist the saturn owners in finding out how this did not become a recall.so many people are having this issue and it seems unfair to have to pay more money for a defect in the saturn ion and vue's transmission.thank you for your time and help in this matter.
Transmission: while driving 25 mph vehicle froze. Consumercould not go backward or forward. Shehad this problem several times in the past. Contacted the dealer, butthe problem still exists.
When tires spin transmission disconnects.then.vehicle has to be towed. This normally happens when it is snowing.also,steering wheelturns from left to right on its own.
My 2003 saturn ion, was delivered on december 3,2002. This was my second saturn. After about a 1000 miles the transmission started to slip. I took it to the dealer and they replaced that transmission. Another 1000 miles and the transmission started to slip again. I have been back and forth 4 times since then and they still have not fixed it.
2003 saturn ion iii disengages in the middle of traffic as if gears have slipped into neutral at speeds from between 20 and 60 mph, so that there is no forward movement suddenly and then re-engages.almost rear-ended several timesalso car will not start if turned off for a short time and key locks in ignition.gears were re-calibrated and ignition replaced, but problems continue.
I have a 2003 saturn ion that is having shifting problems. The car has 52,000 miles on it, and it is out of warranty, my daughter originally had the car, and drove it, without me knowing she was having problems with it shifting. Also there seems to be a vibration in the front end. I am taking it in for evaluation. I have had it in several times for the transmission, but they couldn't find anything wrong. I don't understand gm not doing something about these transmission problems. Also the seat belt locks and you can't get out of it. This is a real safety issue and i hope the address it. You literally have to crawl out of the belt.
Will driving down the road the transmission in my saturn ion lvl 3 slips and i have to let my foot off the gas and then kick the gas pedal for it to go into gear. It does this all the time when i am driving it. Also when i go to park the car, i put it in park and pull up the emergency brake and i go to remove the key and it will only go as far as acc mode. It will not release. I have to wait 20 to 30 minutes until it releases automatically. I have read online this is a known problem with saturns and i have been told that they will not fix it. It does this almost every single day.
When making turns, particularly right turns, my wife's new saturn ion quad coupe, loses power and hesitates after it gets the turn partially completed.this happens intermittently about once a week so it is tough to duplicate but it has caused her to be nearly hit several times by on coming traffic.the dealership states this is the way the vti transmission is designed to work so there is nothing to fix.saturn in spring hill did not deny this was how the transmission was designed to work.i asked if there were any service bulletins that would fix this and they said none would actually fix this problem and they had no idea how to fix it.they also refused to provide a written response to my certified return receipt letter even though i specifically requested a written response.people are taking their cars to independent transmission shops to be fixed.saturn is reimbursing some of these charges but they call it strictly a "customer satisfaction issue".complaints 10049664 and 10049638 sound very similar.i would suggest that you request that saturn provide all complaints filed with them about the vti transmission, especially where independent shops did repairs.those owners/independent shops could probably provide a wealth of info about vti transmission problems.i think you will find this is a safety problem and a recall is warranty.
Failed transmission.
Since we purchased this vehicle brand new in 2003, the transmission has slipped occasionally upon normal acceleration.we brought this to the attention of the dealership at our regular maintenance appointments, and they told us that this was the normal functioning of the transmission.fast-foward 3 yrs, 40,000 miles, and the problem has become a threat to the safety of those driving in and around the vehicle.when attempting to make a turn out of a parking lot onto a major road, the car rolled down the hill into the road, but it would not move any farther once on a flat surface.i am lucky that no one was coming too close or fast behind me, or my vehicle would have been a sudden, unavoidable roadblock for sure.this also happened while i was attempting to make a left hand turn with heavy oncoming traffic.people were somehow able to avoid my car, although it was a major hazard to safety.these were terrifying experiences, and i immediately dropped my car off at the dealership that night (i happened to be down the road from the dealer when these events occurred).according to the dealership, the transmission fluid was very dark, fluid pump severely damaged, and the 2nd gear clutch and coast assembly "burned up".the transmission, pump, gears, clutches, and torque converter were replaced at a cost of $1250, which they claimed was a great deal for us, as this was claimed to be a $5500 job.i appreciate their efforts and attempt to rectify the situation, however i am still disappointed in the lack of quality control, and the apparent lack of research and development in the engineering of this vehicle. No one expects to need to replace a transmission in a car with 40,000 miles.my life was put at risk because of a manufacturing error in this vehicle, and i hope that the the nhtsa takes the necessary actions to prevent more lives from being put at risk or lost due to this error.
March 22, 2003 i purchased an saturn ion 3. Within the 1st the week there was problems starting the car. The car was in for service 2 times in 2 weeks. Finally the engine light started flashing (3rd time). Supposedly the car was fixed. 3 days later the dealer's service department called me at saturn corp.'s request to immediately return the car as the engine could blow up. The engine had a cracked cylinder which caused coolant to leak into the engine with about 650 miles. Also, another saturn ion with 2500 miles was sitting in the dealer's lot with a cracked cylinder in the engine. I was released from the sale on april 17, 2003.i took a 2nd saturn ion 3 on april 17, 2003. This car has jerky steering problems coming out of turns and sever transmission problems. The car kicks when turning on the ignition, engine gets racketing when put into reverse, when changing gears - kicks, slides, and will surge, and bounce through gears between 30 mph to above 70 mph. The service manager said, "all the ions drive this way. There's nothing wrong with the car". This car has been in for service 4 times. Each time the car is returned worse than the time before.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to turn to the on position and the transmission failed to shift into park from reverse or drive. The contact had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to shift into park and remove the key. The contact had to wiggle the key back and forth, apply force to the shifter and turn the wheel back and forth to remove the key. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the shifter and cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
This has happened twice in exactly thirteen months the first time was on february 3, 2005.i adjusted my power drivers side mirror while driving home at night on highway 61 and heard a pop and all my lights including headlights and dash lights went out .my four way safety flashers also would not work i was driving in complete darkness while traveling approximately 67 mphthis incident occurred almost identically last year while driving in town approximately 25 mph adjusted mirror heard a pop and all lights went out.luckily in both incidents no one hit me from behind due to the fact they couldn't see me until it was too late. No one was killed or injured but that was just pure luck .. Last years incident i had my car towed to saturn and they determined that the bcm fuse was bad they replaced fuse.obviously they did not get to the root of the problem you would think you can adjust your power mirror without having all lights shut off including dash lights .. Once you put the vehicle into park you cannot turn it off completely the key will only go as far as the accessory position and cannot be removed.the engine will run you just can't move the vehicle.somehow i do not think they corrected the problem entirely when they replaced the fuse.it seems to me you should not blowa bcm fuse every thirteen months exactly to the day.it is such a potentially fatal problem the consequences are terrifying.my 2003 saturn ion-3 can not be the only car out there with this happening especially twice in thirteen months.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle eventually started after several attempts.she took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing.the dealer informed her that she needed to replace the starter. The vehicle was repaired. She also stated that the key was getting stuck inside of the ignition which made it impossible to turn the vehicle off or remove the key from the cylinder. The vehicle was inspected for that failure and informed her that she needed to replace the ignition switch. Instead of replacing the ignition switch due to cost they opted to reprogram the key so that she could remove it no matter what gear the vehicle was in. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 2/23/11 according to the service invoice, the vehicle needed a new shifter which was causing the key to become stuck in the ignition. Updated 06/20/11
March 22, 2003 i purchased an saturn ion 3. Within the 1st the week there was problems starting the car. The car was in for service 2 times in 2 weeks. Finally the engine light started flashing (3rd time). Supposedly the car was fixed. 3 days later the dealer's service department called me at saturn corp.'s request to immediately return the car as the engine could blow up. The engine had a cracked cylinder which caused coolant to leak into the engine with about 650 miles. Also, another saturn ion with 2500 miles was sitting in the dealer's lot with a cracked cylinder in the engine. I was released from the sale on april 17, 2003.i took a 2nd saturn ion 3 on april 17, 2003. This car has jerky steering problems coming out of turns and sever transmission problems. The car kicks when turning on the ignition, engine gets racketing when put into reverse, when changing gears - kicks, slides, and will surge, and bounce through gears between 30 mph to above 70 mph. The service manager said, "all the ions drive this way. There's nothing wrong with the car". This car has been in for service 4 times. Each time the car is returned worse than the time before.
2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each other.the rotors werewarped and the tail lamp failed.
I was at a stop sign and my clutch pedal disconnected from its socket just as i was about to begin driving.
Takata recall the seat belts when stopping suddenly do not always lock up. This is very dangerous especially with kids.the fuel system has been producing a check engine light at certain times of fueling up. And the fuel pump will knock occasionally even after it's been changed. The suspension is really bad and dangerous, rattling noise and shaking.
Subject: loose saturn seatbelt bolti wanted to share with you what has occurred with my 2003 saturn ion 3:i had to have the front passenger seatbelt changed shortly afterpurchasing the car in march 2003.this past weekend i was putting my son in his carseat in the backseat and noticed my foot jiggling something on the floor. When i looked closer i realized it was the restraining bolt for the front passenger seatbelt, and the bolt was so loose that it came out of thehole into my hand when i touched it.i was shocked and scared.to thinkthat this is what had been keeping my husband and i "safe" when driving down the road!!!i took my car into saturn of salem today and had them completely go overthe restraint system for the vehicle.they told me that lock-tight had beenput on the bolt when the new seatbelt had been installed but the bolt mustnot have been tightened enough (to saturn's specs).as far as i amconcerned, there is no excuse for that!i am talking about the health and safetyof my husband, myself and my child, and the service tech seemed to act as ifthe whole situation was no big deal.i am appalled.i do not know if anyone else has raised this concern, but i wished toinform you of what happened to me.sincerely,dawn young503-485-8642 (work)
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.when the contact arrived home and parked the vehicle, the seat belt failed to unlock.this was the first time the failure occurred.after several attempts to unfasten the seat belt, someone had to cut it in order to free the contact from the vehicle.she took the vehicle to get repaired and was informed that she would have to pay for the repair.she felt that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect; therefore, the repair should be free. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.updated 12/1/08 the dealer replaced the set belt and buckle. Updated 12/05/08.
On may 21st 2014 fidelity fleet and finance in portland or knowing sold me a 2003 saturn ion which is involved in the gm ignition recall.when asked if the vehicle was part of the recall the response was clearly represented as the car is not part of the recall and it was safe and mechanically sound. The dealership uses deceptive practices and sells unsafe vehicles including those linked to deaths and thousands of injuries.the dealership has also failed to register the vehicle in over 70 days since the purchase.
Drove to work; used seatbelt guide; got back in car to go home guide not there.seat belt guide attached to headrest cracked and broke off;cannot reach to where seatbelt attached to car frame.car dealership extended warranty will not cover replacement.
While placingseat belt onthe bolt broke from the bottom of the seat.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning seat belt retractor fell apart.the bolt that connects the webbing to the floor was not fully screwed in at the plant.the bolt backed out and the lower portion of the seatbelt webbing became unattached.this is not a buckle issue or a retractor issue.manufacturing defect from the plant because the bolt was not fully torqued.dealer fixed by tightening the bolt.cw
When it rains or snows, my driver seat and floor gets wet. There are no water stains around the sun roof nor is there any water damage on the drivers' door. In new england, the car is non-functional in the winter and spring because of this problem. I have taken it to the local saturn dealership and they have refused to fix it. 2) i have had to replace my front turn signals 3 times in 1.5 years. I am almost convinced it is a socket problem and not a lightbulb problem. 3) i have had to replace the brakes and rotors twice within a 12 month period. In that time. I have only driven 17,000 miles. Once is understandable. Twice is expensive and ridiculous.
In a panic situation, the owner was unable to locate the horn button due tothe size and location. This caused adistraction, due to theconsumer having to take hereyes off the road and look on the steering wheel to locate the horn button.the consumer noted the driver's head rest was tilted too far forward, the problem was eventually corrected.
Steel bar in head rest is no longer padded.
I received a letter from gm about the ignition switch recall either last week or the week before. It stated to drive my vehicle with the ignition key only, not even with the key fob. I was also told that the part is no longer made for my vehicle.the letter also stated that there is no risk of ignition failure as long as the driver uses the key only. I have faithfully followed that since receiving my letter.i am telling you that information is false. As i was driving home tonight, i noticed the engine sounded different. The steering became difficult to control, the battery light illuminated on the dash, and my brakes only responded to very heavy pressure. Basically i had little control of my vehicle. I was less than a mile away from home. I turned into a parking lot with great difficulty, turned off my vehicle and then back on. It was as if nothing happened. I am panicked now.thank goodness this happened after i exited the highway and it was after rush hour. I'm not sure i would have been able to turn into that parking lot without incident if there was heavier traffic. I immediately called gm when i returned home and told them the car wasn't safe to drive, even with the ignition key only. Customer service didn't seem to understand the danger. We'll see if they follow up. I hope you follow up as well.
I was driving my saturn tonight and noticed that even when i would let off the brake, the car would accelerate and rpms would stay elevated. I was driving at about 35-40mph. I was coming up to an intersection and it simply didn't feel right, like it was pulling forward. The traffic light turns red and i start to apply pressure to the brakes. It felt like the brakes were resisting and it was taking a lot more pressure than usual to slow down. My car would not come to a complete stop and i was going ~5mph right up to the crosswalk. The car started violently lurching forward and still,wasn't coming to a stop. The rpms were revving and i was able to react in time to put the car in neutral, keep braking, and turn the engine off right before things would have ended very badly. I kept my car in park and turned it on, and it would shoot up immediately to 4000 rpm. I didn't trust the car at all at this point and sat in -18 degree weather processing what had just happened and what to do next. After about 5 minutes i heard what can be described as the acceleration pedal releasing or popping back up in place. There was nothing it could have been caught on to cause it to stick. Terrifying.
The contact owned a 2003 saturn ion. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake failure caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the knees, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact felt that the crash was related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
On multiple occasions this vehicle has accelerated without pushing the gas pedal, with no cruise control option, it's unsolved by multiple mechanics. Sometimes the brake works while it's happening, sometimes it doesn't, the most recent time i pulled into a parking lot where i had to hold the brake down to shut the car off, i could smell the transmission, i turned vehicle off, turned it back on and it went to over 5 rpm still, turned back off, sat and waited, it was 2am so i couldn't call anyone. After 10 minutes it finally went back to normal. That was the most severe, it's had slightly similar issues at least 4 times. First mechanic said it was a cruise control issue, then i told him i was leaving since the vehicle doesn't have cruise control at all. Don't want him working on it. 2nd one ran computer check, no issue found. Hopefully gm recalls this before it kills someone. This car has had many issues me and my father could fix, ignition switch, wiper blade transmission, coolant light but this one isn't easy.
I don't feel safe in this vehicle, i have experience how dangerous it could be if the ignition switch does malfunction. I fear for my safety and my families safety the air bags does not work and there is electrical issues with the windows. I don't know why geico insurance didn't find this car not to be an safety issue?
I own a saturn ion 3.on 1/8/06, i heard a screaching, rubbing sound from front brakes.took the vehicle to dealer on 1/9/06.brake pads and rotors were damaged.the car only had 35,925 miles on it and the brakes had been checked by the dealer at 28,900 miles.at that time, it was documented that the pads had 40% left.the services rep. Stated that there was nothing i could have done to prevent this from happening, that the ion was too heavy for the style of brakes used.since brakes are not covered under my extended warranty, this cost me $484.i did not take the vehicle somewhere else for the repair as i was afraid to drive it with the faulty brakes.i am not hard on brakes, this is my 3rd saturn vehicle, among other vehicles that i have owned and i have not had this happen at all, much less at such a low mileage.saturn dealer replaced pads and rotors with genuine saturn parts at my expense, which i assume will not hold up any longer than the last ones.
2003 saturn ion coupe will not start in cold humid weather.
There is a leak in the c-line (the hose between the master cylinder and the slave cylinder.i talked to another saturn owner and they have the same problem of the leaking hose.since this fluid controls both my clutch and my brakes, this is a major problem.
2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each other.the rotors werewarped and the tail lamp failed.
When it rains or snows, my driver seat and floor gets wet. There are no water stains around the sun roof nor is there any water damage on the drivers' door. In new england, the car is non-functional in the winter and spring because of this problem. I have taken it to the local saturn dealership and they have refused to fix it. 2) i have had to replace my front turn signals 3 times in 1.5 years. I am almost convinced it is a socket problem and not a lightbulb problem. 3) i have had to replace the brakes and rotors twice within a 12 month period. In that time. I have only driven 17,000 miles. Once is understandable. Twice is expensive and ridiculous.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and the contact she had to use extreme force to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic where they stated that the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.updated 05/28/14 ma
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. After turning on the vehicle and attempting to drive, the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed where it was confirmed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 11/20/15*lj, updated 03/22/18
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the steering wheel became difficult to turn in any direction. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000.
Attempting to turn left at traffic signal when "power steering" came up on dashboard instrument system and car became extremely difficult to turn.stopped vehicle and checked owner's manual for meaning of message.when vehicle was restarted, steering resumed working. This happened 3-4 more times over next week or so until i was able to get vehicle into dealership.diagnosed as electrical steering motor circuit failure.motor replaced at cost of approximately $300saturn help line advised no assistance with this repair.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the gear was stuck in the park position and she was unable tomove the vehicle. The power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. An independent mechanic checked the vehicle and suggested that the failure could be electrical. The technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Power steering assist turned off while driving down the highway. The chime went off and the "pwr str" message appeared in the dashboard. The loss of power steering has happened numerous times since the initial occurrence. I have tried several times to have a gm dealership replace the part due to the similar issue on similar models. Recently the 2004 saturn ions were recalled for this exact issue. I am not sure why the 2003 saturn ions were not included. I am confident that it is the same part and the same exact issue. I called the local gm dealership after the recall came out and they said that since there is no recall on the 2003 ion, that they will not replace the defective part at no charge. Because it is the same part and the same issue, the 2003 saturn ions should definitely be added to the recall list.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While the vehicle was driven at a low speed, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 49,500. The vin was not provided.updated 08/03/16*lj
Steering locks or becomes extremely hard to turn steering wheel when car is in reverse for parking and thereafter in drive for minutes at a time.becoming progressively more and more worse.have had the steering column sensor replaced, the electric motor replaced and problem becomes more noticeable.beginning to effect driving and the ability to maneuver the car while it is in motion. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the power steering failed warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became more difficult to control. The vehicle was driven to her residence and was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 69,922.
Own a 2003 saturn ion. Approx 2 weeks ago the steering column insode the car started making a clicking noise when turning left or right. It sounds like something came loose and catching on something inside the column. It seems to be worse in colder weather but does not go away in warmer weather either. Since there is no more "saturn" who fixes recalls or factory issues?
The power steering on my 2003 saturn ion-2 goes out just about everyday, at random, while i am driving my car. There were no events leading up to this as the issue happens at random. The problem with my vehicle has been going on for over one year and i cannot find any information on recalls for the faulty power steering. I have researched this issue on various websites/forums and have observed that i am not the only owner who has this same problem. This is a major safety issue and there should be a recall due to how unsafe it is to drive around and lose control over your steering at random.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel would become difficult to control without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the electronic steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use extreme force to turn the wheel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and had to wait several minutes before it started. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While making a left turn at approximately 10 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact turned off the vehicle and, when it was restarted, the power steering operated normally. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the eps needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at low speeds and parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the key would not eject out of the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall and the recalled part would not be repaired again. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Power steering lost power while daughter was practicing parallel parking (repeated turn of steering wheel).power steering came back on after ignition was turned off and then turned back on.however, the same thing happened again after a while under the same circumstances (practicing parallel parking).the problem didn't occur during regular driving, but again in february and then in march while practicing parallel parking.a press release from general motors says all saturn ions from 2004 onwards are recalled for this issue and some 96 thousand 2003 model year ions have been given lifetime warranty for this issue but i am told my vehicle isn't covered, even though it exhibits the same power loss to the steering and has the same power assist motor.
I have been driving a 2003 saturn ion for a few months now. I started here a popping noise in my steering wheel a few weeks back and when i took it to get looked at i was told it is most likely the power steering motor. After doing some research it was found that there was a huge recall by general motors for this part, but my car was not part of the recall.
Sometimes the steering wheel becomes tough to turn. During the middle of a turn the power steering seems to completely cut out. It has also cut out and needed to have the car restart for it to come back on. There was a recall on 2004-2007 ions, but not for 2003. I find this ridiculous as it is the same issue described in that recall.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the power steering warning was displayed on the message board. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,870.
Car just recently popped up power steering only happens when its sits over night and when i start it up in the morning it's very stiff to turn but if i drive it like that for a little and shut the car off the steering is fine. The dash lights flicker off and on and when doing so causes heat or a/c to cut out after driving it for alittle bit. The key locks in the ignition switch when i go to shut off the car and i have to press the plunger for it to release. Keeps saying coolant when going down the road even though the coolant is where it needs to be.
On 2/12/2015, i received a letter from gm: "this letter is intended to make you aware that some 2003 model year saturn ion vehicles equipped with power steering assist may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. ... If this condition occurs on your 2003 saturn ion, the condition will be repaired for you at no charge." however for saturn ions model years 2004-2007, gm issued a recall for this power steering defect. Why is this defect worthy of a recall for all model years except 2003? the sudden loss of power steering is no less alarming and no less hazardous for saturn ion 2003 cars. Similarly in may 2015, ford announced a recali of nearly 423,000 cars and suvs in north america for the same defect: the power-assisted steering can fail while they're being driven. The nhtsa has acknowledged the safety hazard that a sudden loss of power steering could present. I am disabled. If i was to experience a sudden loss of power steering, i am sure that i would not have the physical ability to steer my car. I urge you to call for a recall of the 2003 saturn ions for the same power steering defect that has precipitated gm to recall saturn ion 2004-2007 models and ford cars and suvs.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact statedwhile traveling 10 mph, the power steering assist suddenly failed. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder of the road where it was shut down then restarted. The vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Loss of power steering while driving, very difficult to turn. Can turn engine off and restart. Power steering is then operational for a few miles, however power steering will fail again.
I received a letter from gm about the ignition switch recall either last week or the week before. It stated to drive my vehicle with the ignition key only, not even with the key fob. I was also told that the part is no longer made for my vehicle.the letter also stated that there is no risk of ignition failure as long as the driver uses the key only. I have faithfully followed that since receiving my letter.i am telling you that information is false. As i was driving home tonight, i noticed the engine sounded different. The steering became difficult to control, the battery light illuminated on the dash, and my brakes only responded to very heavy pressure. Basically i had little control of my vehicle. I was less than a mile away from home. I turned into a parking lot with great difficulty, turned off my vehicle and then back on. It was as if nothing happened. I am panicked now.thank goodness this happened after i exited the highway and it was after rush hour. I'm not sure i would have been able to turn into that parking lot without incident if there was heavier traffic. I immediately called gm when i returned home and told them the car wasn't safe to drive, even with the ignition key only. Customer service didn't seem to understand the danger. We'll see if they follow up. I hope you follow up as well.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and power steering recall notices issues.
Power steering goes out randomly while in motion. Sometimes it lasts 5 minutes sometimes up to 25-30 minutes. Goes out everyday on my way to work (26 mile commute). Extremely dangerous when trying to park or turn from a light and i don't realize that the assist is out. Obviously on highway not as much of an issue but when driving at slower speeds it is difficult.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was in any gear, including drive or reverse.she took the vehicle to the dealer at least twice and each time they stated that there was a different failure.the dealer wants to replace the steering column all the way through the engine to determine the cause of the failure.the key would not turn all the way back to the acc position unless the vehicle had been idling for at least 3-5 minutes.the contact found nhtsa campaign id number 97v055000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) for the same make, but a different model and the previous year.the contact feels that the recall should be expanded for her year, make, and model vehicle.she found hundreds of complaints online regarding this failure.the failure began within a week of purchasing the vehicle.the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 41,000.
Power steering problems went down.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel would intermittently seize while driving 30 mph and above. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,693.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated the power steering failed while driving 50 mph when a warning light illuminated and a pinging noise was heard. The vehicle was turned off and back on in order for the steering to reset itself. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test at her expense for $90. The contact was also advised that the diagnostic test may or may not confirm or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer stated there are no recalls or warranties and the vehicle should be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 07/08/11updated 08/04/11
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to maneuver. The contact restarted the vehicle and returned to normal functioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 300,000 and the current mileage was 335,000.
I already have filed a complaint.i inadvertently gave the wrong vin number.instead of[xxx], it should be :[xxx].my odi # is 10616998.hope this doesn't interfere with the investigation into the electronic power steering safety problem.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).updated 4/15/2015
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving 30 mph, the power steering light illuminated and it became extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel and control the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,907.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the key failed to turn off the ignition. As a result, the steering wheel locked. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/23/14updated 08/28/2017*ct
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle lost power steering. After turning the vehicle off, it failed to start. The contact received notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was remedied by the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,603.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 5-10 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle followed by a loss of power steering. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed her that the steering rack had fractured due to internal damages. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,950.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving 65 mph, the steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned at all. The contact pulled the vehicle over and waited for awhile. Afterward, the steering returned to normal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted, but could not repair the vehicle because they did not have the equipment to repair electric vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 152,000.
This is more of a question / comment than an incident. It appears that gm is recalling saturn ions, model years 2004-2007 for a problem with the electronic power steering assist motor. I am concerned that the 2003 ion models do not seem to be included in the recall as, from what i can tell from replacement part sites, they are equipped with the identical part, #19207619 electronic power steering motor.
We purchased this 2003 saturn ion used and had the power steering assist motor fail when driving.a quick internet search revealed that this is a widespread problem.gm has acknowledged the problem and has been fixing cars with this issue (2004-2007).this car has the same defective part that is in the later models and should be included with the "special coverage adjustment" issued by gm.it is a very dangerous issue and i hope they consider the 2003 for coverage as well.
Power steering light came on and immediately the power steering failed on 2003 saturn ion. Car was almost impossible to steer.it only has 23,000 miles on it and should be under recall with the cobalt.it is under recall for same thing but later models. All year models should be included.
On may 21st 2014 fidelity fleet and finance in portland or knowing sold me a 2003 saturn ion which is involved in the gm ignition recall.when asked if the vehicle was part of the recall the response was clearly represented as the car is not part of the recall and it was safe and mechanically sound. The dealership uses deceptive practices and sells unsafe vehicles including those linked to deaths and thousands of injuries.the dealership has also failed to register the vehicle in over 70 days since the purchase.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 3 mph, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force to turn. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds and attempting turns, the power steering would lock without warning. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,800.
In early january my mother was involved in a serious car accident while driving a 2003 saturn iron. "i had no control over the car and it all happened so fast" my mother said. She hit a telephone pool then proceeded to roll down over a small hill and flipped, coming to a rest on a concrete divider. When responders arrived her ignition was off and the air bags did not deploy. She was hanging upside down for almost an hour until they were able to cut her out of the car. I have contacted gm and they confirmed that her car is part of the recent ignition switch recall. Please take the recall serious, it could save your l life, and others!
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle loss power and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturnion. While parking the vehicle, the contact noticed a creaking sound coming from the steering wheel as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The contact was not aware of the diagnostic test results. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,567.
I was driving down the road and warning bell went off and display showed pwr strg.it became like driving a non-power age vehicle. I hear that this isthe same part as the one being replaced in recalled vehicles.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering operated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to paddock chevrolet (located at 3232 delaware ave, kenmore, ny 14217, (716) 941-4093) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
Power steering failure. My daughter was pulling into pizza putt and the power steering failed.this is a 2004 saturn ion, same parts as the 2004 that has been recalled.gm should fix this problem.
Starting 7 years ago, the power steering intermittently goes out, usually while parallel parking. It is not reproducible on demand, so trips to the mechanic yielded nothing. I now see there is talk of a power steering recall separate from the ignition recall -- but only starting with 2004 ion! why not also the 2003? the same problem exists with this year.
My 2003 saturn ion has a major steering problem that is a serious safety issue.when turning the steering wheel, it sometimes will not turn like normal.it is sometimes slow and does not want to turn, or will keep turning and not want to straighten out.this is because of a faulty steering system which has an electric steering motor.there are numerous other ions with this problem that i have read about, not just the '03.i am not even able to diagnose the problem at home because of the special equipment needed to scan the electronic systems.my saturn warranty has expired and i have read that it could cost $1200 to fix. Plus the parts are not even sold at any parts store. There has not been an accident yet but the car is no longer a safe vehicle and i am discontinuing use until the problem is resolved.
Power steering cuts out suddenly.
While driving, complete electrical failure.all dash lights out.gauges zero.steering difficult.this continues to happen.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering light illuminated and the contact had a very difficult time turning the steering wheel. The contact had to use extreme force to pull over and turn the vehicle off. The dealer was not informed of the failure and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure recurred twice. The failure mileage was 117,242 and the current mileage was 117,276.
When tires spin transmission disconnects.then.vehicle has to be towed. This normally happens when it is snowing.also,steering wheelturns from left to right on its own.
In june of 2016 at a speed of approx. 70 mph my 2003 saturn ion lost power steering on the e-way. I had to pull off e-way. Park and restart. After restart power steering was back but only for short periods of time. Has been an off and on reoccuring problem since.
Me and my daughter were going threw a drive threw teller in dansville, ny, as a turned to go around the building the car kept going straight. There was no steering function at all!! it had been clicking in the days before like something internally was binding. The part was available threw a-1 cardone and only took about 1/2 to change. *just happy we weren't traveling down the road @ 55 mph when it happened!
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.while driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated, then the vehicle suddenly stalled. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.the current and failure mileage was 123,000.
I bought a 2003 saturn ion 3 march 17, 2003. Within 2 weeks the car had a cracked cylinder with coolant leaking into the engine. Saturn corp. Recalled the car. The purchase of [xxx] was canceled 4/17/03 and i purchased a 2nd 2003 saturn ion 3, [xxx], on 4/17/03.the 2nd car from the beginning had transmission problems shifting between gears, jerking up and down from 30 mph to 70 mph, kicks when started, rattles loudly in reverse, and steering problems coming out of turns. The car has been in service 4 times (bumper to bumper warranty.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving down the highway and i lost power steering. The bell started sounding and the dash said pwr steering. I have to man handle my car to get pulled over, kill the motor for a couple of minutes and start it back up. Sometimes it does it again right away, other times it will go for a while before recurring.
The power steering suddenly stopped working.
Power steering went out this morning after car was running for 30 mins. In city driving. Last summer the power steering started going out when making turns, sometimes while driving straight. This began in the summer, after the temp. Outside started reaching 100+. Had to turn the car off and back on to get the steering working again. When the outside temp became cooler in the fall i didn't have problems with the power steering until today, now that it is getting hotter outside. I contacted gmc in april of this year, 2014; they maintain it is not their responsibility. I know my car has had power steering parts replaced previously under recalls and asked if they would check to see if their replacement parts went bad, again they declined. The steering seems to go mostly when making turns making it very difficult for me to even safely get to where i can stop, turn the car off, and then back on to get the power steering working again. I often have young grandkids in the car with me so it not just my safety i am concerned about. This is unsafe for me, my passengers and those driving around me. The car has less than 51,000 miles on it. Please can you help?
Driving on staight on the highway hit a bump in the road my car started spinning out of control steering wheel locked up which made my driver side crash into a cement wall, my airbags did not deploy even thought the car hit the wall so hard that it cracked my radiator, my car then shut off then turned back on
When driving my car. My power steering power light comes on and beeps. It is difficult to steer, i have to pull over and restart my car. Also my power windows will work after the car is off and doors are opened.these items are on the recall list, i was told because it was not my year it was just a coincidence. Really??thanks for any help.
The steering wheel will stick, while turning into curvy roads and on off ramp requiring high input to correct and resulting in over correcting and swinging out of my lane.this started happening when the car was moving slow (<5 mph), but i have had it happen several times driving between 35 and 50 mph in the case of the off ramp and driving on rochester road between tinken and 32 mile.you will go into a curve and the steering will lock resulting in a loss of steering and you have to force the wheel to get any reaction.last night was the clincher and i decided enough was enough.i was backing out of a parking spot and the steering locked hard and while trying to gain control, i heard a loud pop and then once i got the car straight, the steering wheel was cocked 90 degrees off normal.this is definatly a problem, as now the car cannot be driven, until i can see if it can be fixed and if it is worth the cost to fix.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle flipped upside down. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the head and left leg, and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.while driving 60 mph, the power steering fails intermittently and makes steering difficult.the failure increases the risk of a crash.the contact is in the process of notifying the dealer in order to determine the cause of the failure.the failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 10/16/08 updated 10/20/08.
I was traveling approximately 40 mph when the power steering lamp came on and the power steering failed. After pulling to the side of the road, and turning the vehicle off, i restarted the vehicle and the power steering was restored for about 20 minutes. The days following this, i encountered several power steering failures until i had the power steering box replaced on may 10, 2011. I researched the internet and found many other 2003 saturn ion's owners had experienced the same failure. I contacted a gm representative and asked for reimbursement. I was told that there was no recall for the power steering for my year and make of car. I had also complained about my transmission because i had declined repairs on my power steering. Winegarden pontiac informed me that they would not further check the cause of transmission problems because the power steering failure presented a safety concern. I had the power steering box replaced at a cost of $537.94minus the $127.00 diagnosis fee! i strongly feel that a recall should be in place for the power steering failure, and all who had the problem corrected out of pocket, should be reimbursed at gm's expense. The power steering failure has contributed to an accident in houston texas! i would not like to have human life lost before this problem is given serious consideration! updated 06/08/11
2003 saturn ion power steering stopped working while vehicle was in use.one the engine was turned off and restarted the power steering reset.the incident caused momentary loss of control of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle jerked. The contact mentioned that the eps warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and function normally. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The power steering failsintermittently while driving various speeds. The power steeringlight would illuminate during and sometimes after the failure occurred. The contact would shut off the vehicle for a few minutes for the power steering to reset itself to normal. The dealer advised having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle before repairs. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 43,225.updated 05/19/10. *lj
I was driving on highway 395 south near edsal road exit and i lost the ability to turn the steering wheel.it became hard to turn the wheel.there was no injury to myself or the vehicle.
The power steering went out on my car twice so far, both times i was driving the car at the time it went out. This happened one week apart and both times the power steering cam back after the ignition was turned off and then restarted. The first time it went out i was driving on an interstate highway and the second in the city.
I was driving along the highway when my car began to accelerate and shift gears strangely. The check engine light came on and then a warning about the power steering. It did feel a little bit harder to drive. Took it to a mechanic who said something about the transmission had come up instead of power steering. Took it to another place who said it was a computer control module. Once checked, engine light turned off and car drove normally. Happened again in march, lost power steering for a few miles before it came back. Engine light came on, stayed on for a day, and then turned off. Searched online for other instances of this happening and found other saturn ion owners complaining of same thing, only it applied to 2004 and later. My 2003 is having the same issue as their's.
Hi: my saturn loses its power steering on start up, but was told it can do it while driving. My wife and i should not drive the car because of the safety issue. The recall starts with the 2004, my saturn was built approx 8 months before the recall. I cant sell the car because of i wont give that safety problem.the car is kept like new and has the service done on it. I had the ignition switch recall done but it made my remote start not work. Had to pay for it myself,gm or the dealership would not pay. It is still messing up.the cost of the fix for the power steering, dealership, about $400.00.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact attempted to jump start the vehicle but to no avail. The contact replaced the battery and the vehicle was able to start but the power steering would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians stated that two power fuses needed to be replaced to correct the power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she believed when the battery was replaced it caused an overall computer failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel became hard to turn. The power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. The power steering regained normal function when the vehicle was restarted. A local mechanic replaced the steering wheel column. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,333 and the current mileage was 117,000.updated 5/27/14
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately at 50 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,655.
- the electronic power steering stopped working while backing the car up- the malfunction indicator showed a "pwr str" message- after several re-starts the power steering continued to be inoperable (pwr str message)- the car was driven approximately 15 miles with no power assisted steering- after another start up 45 minutes later the vehicle electronic power steering resumed normal operation.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult maneuvered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The electric power steering went out luckily in a parking lot at a shopping center in october 2012 the motors were replaced previously before saturn went defunct back in approximately 2006 and at approximately 40,000 miles. These are exactly the same motors that a recall was proposed on the chevy cruz and gm says they are not coveredor no covered under the saturn program.now over the past 6 months the ignition switch which gm knows has problems has shut the engine off while driving and now it's to the point where it locks intermittently not allowing the disengaging of the engine transmission when attempting to turn off and park. Again gm says there is no recall but they have recalls on other gm vehicles.i have spent upwards of $700 dollars for repairs and batteries and enough is enough. I've read of the many nightmare on the internet and wonder if your bureau can do anything to remedy the situations. Thanks.
Power steering stopped working want to see if it is covered by a recall before i pay out-of-pocket.
I had to replace steering shaft twice so far in 9 years. I think gm should replace this free of charge. You make a turn & the wheel does not want to come back to go straight until i turn the wheel my self. This happens when in motion.
Several times when i have gone to turn off my car the ignition switch will not release the key. When this happens i have to place my foot back on the brake and run through the gears with my gear stick. The ignition switch that is currently in my car is one that was used to replace the factory one when the ignition switch recall was issued. Also, recently my car has been showing problems with the power steering. It has gone out multiple times on my son while he was driving resulting in him having to fight the car to get it to turn. I have never had a problem before and i hear that there are recalls for both. These problems have happened multiple times and i do not have exact dates.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle became very hard to maneuver. Also, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to turn off after being pressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
I was exiting off the freeway and while merging off my power steering gave out almost resulting in a crash with a red suv, luckily the vehicle did not crash yet i had to pay out of pocket as 2003 saturn ions are not added to the power steering recall as 2004 saturn ions are.
Intermittent electric power steering loss during driving, causing major safety issue as well as damage to steering column. Vehicle lost power steering while i was driving and the steering shaft snapped causing complete loss of control.
I have a 2003 saturn ion 1, it has continually gotten worse with the "power steering" failure.with the code that came up on the dash, it shows to replace the entire steering column.after $835.00 dollars spent, it has gotten even worse.it is suggested that perhaps the motor is the issue, at another $400.00 plus dollars, but no guarantee.it is unsafe to drive as it is, with the loss of power when you least expect it, however, it is most of the time, now.if i need to make an emergency turn, and the power goes out, it is not going to happen.it's an accident waiting to happen. This should have been recalled long ago, but now i am stuck with the expense of it.....
Slight shudder at a stoplight.. Lost acceleration and power steering.made it to shop.codep0420 catconwas all that came up, battery and alternator(new)tested fine and vehicle started like nothing happened. I had exhaust tested and 4 hours of general diagnostics= "the car seems fine, yes that is weird, just keep an eye on it" it twice more, and consistently felt "rough"before february 2014, (two years) got new suspension, spark plugs, fuel and coolant systems cleaned,etc...my car felt almost new, a little rough so i babied it. After all, it is obsessively well maintained...immediately after recall ignition switch replaced by dealer,one month ago, the "really rough" feeling returned.shifting hard, vibrating, it almost stalled at intersections intermittently.dealer checked transmission (along with two other shops that love money)... All saytransmission is fine, but to me it felt like it was falling apart.when i had a day off two days ago, i brought it to three transmissionshops, two exhaust shops,and two tire shops (who also inspected my suspension, wheel balance and brakes) all said it was fine and that is "normal" to feel that way as i approached 183000 miles. The next day ( last night) when after ten minutes of driving, in the space of thirty seconds, i lost acceleration, power steering, radio was flashing lights, battery light and service engine warning came on along with the airbag light.. My car couldn'tmake it over the little hump across the intersection and i (5'3 120 lbs) was forced to push my running car across the highway that runs through town.i made it to the frontage road, barely able to turn which put me head on with another car that had to swerve around me. The car wouldn't start. Battery tested fine.towed home.
I was driving to a basketball game at a school and as i turned into the school, my power steering went out. It was unexpected. I drove up on the sidewalk at the school to stopped the car. I wasn't going fast but i had no idea it was about to happen. If there had been kids out there someone would have gotten hurt.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate followed by the steering wheel seizing.the contact would shut off the vehicle to allow the power steering assist to reset. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was 47,961 and the current mileage was 89,000.
Power steering in 2003 saturn ion just went!not working at all.
At all speeds the power steering stops working. Started when making a turn. Steering did not return after turning had to manually force the steering wheel turn back to straight position. Rack and pinion could be the issue. Also makes a growling/rubbing sound.
Steering locks up in low speed turns.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact was driving 25 mph when the power steering seized. In addition, the windshield wiperfailed and the front windows driver and passenger side windows could not be opened or closed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle should be taken to the dealer and they would decide if they should offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.
I had the car in on 2/18/15 for the power steering recall but a week later it did the same thing. I brought it in again on 3/2/15 thinking that maybe the part they replaced was defected. Told it was fine.
I was driving my saturn ion when all of a sudden the "power steering" light came on and my steering wheel locked up. I managed to pull over to a safe place, turned off the car, turned it back on and the problem went away for 20 seconds. I had to drive really slow and barely made it home. My car is only at 62,000 miles. This should not be happening. Nothing was done to correct the failure. Gm doesn't recognize this as a problem. They told me that i would be notified in case of a recall.i have read this will cost me $1000 to fix.
While driving at highway speeds steering would suddenly stop working display a power steering system failure on dashboard and enter manual steering mode. I would put car in neutral turn vehicle off and on to reset computer and steering to bring it back to a normal condition. As time progressed the fault would appear more frequently before getting it repaired at local saturn authorized repair gm facility. Paid close to $1,000 for the repair and parts. Now that vehicle has lifetime warranty all pervious repairs should be refunded to consumers.
Power steering failure. Sporadic lurching left or right at any given time. Unsafe condition.
Coming to a stop in heavy traffic alarms and lights went off, the car lost powering and wouldn't go into gear finally when the gear engaged it would only stay in first gear.luckily we were able to pull off the busy highway and get safely to the side of the road with no accidents or injuries.
My power steering kept cutting out. (been doing this for about 2 years now)while i was driving today the worst situation happened. I went to turn at an intersection and mid turn the power steering message appeared and my steering wheel tightened and straightened back out a little bit. I was trying to get into the turn lane but to avoid an accident i sped up to merge with the farthest lane and unfortunately i popped a tire and bent the rim. This needs to be addressed before someone gets killed. To be honest im scared to drive my own car after today.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired per a recall. After the repairs, while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The recall specifics were unknown. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 10/19/16*lj
Rack and pinion is going bad, my mechanic said it's a common issue in these vehicles. When going around a corner it will want to float the opposite way, the steering will eventually get tight my mechanic said until i loose all steering. I am a single mother and have already replaced the whole front end on this vehicle pretty much. I know i've read so many others experiencing the same issues with their saturn ion, so i wanted to make it aware that this should be a recall and fixed before someone who knows nothing about vehicles ends up in a severe accident due to this big issue. Also the key don't want to come out most of the time. An there is an issue with the car not wanting to come out of park sometimes. Not to mention it eats ball joints like crazy every other month i'm replacing the ball joints in this car. If i could afford another vehicle trust me i would but i can't even save for a new car due to all the repairs i've made. It's just frustrating that so many people are having this issue and no mechanic wants to do the rack and pinion job with out charging a fortune.
Power steering shuts off while driving the car.notification sound beeps and power steering turned off is noted on dash board.once car is turned off and re-started, power steering starts working again.
Why is gm not required to include the 2003 saturn ion's in the recall for the power steering problem? i was advise by the gm customer service department that only the models 2004 and above are being recalled yet, i had a dealership confirm that my car has the same defective part as the 2004 models. I have lost power steering while driving on the highway multiple times at speeds over 55 mphs. This happened to my 3 times alone just yesterday. It seems like the problem is getting worse yet gm refuses to correct this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel in either direction, a banging noise was heard and the wheel would feel bumpy. The contact also indicated that when turning, the steering assist would malfunction, become loose and cause difficulty in the contact controlling the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 7/16/14updated 8/23/2017
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering failed without warning. The failure was experienced numerous times and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that the power steering electronic motor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Periodically the saturn will lunge fwd will stopped or even driving the rpms spike while driving. Breaks will not stop this issue. I've put my car in the ditch to miss major wrecks ..this has been going on for yrs. Also the losing power when turning has happened but not as much as the accelerator sticking. Bought a new car just for my kids to be in they aren't allowed in the death trap saturn. Wish someone would investigate these problems because they keep getting worse as the yrs go by. Have had the vehicle since it was new..would even be willing to show anyone these problems if they would sit in this death warrant.
Power steering goes in and out when driving
The power steering on my 2003 saturn ion does not always work.when i start the car the power steering will work for a short time and then stop working.power steering light message displays on the message screen, but error code can be found.the same issue has been recalled on other gm models, but not the 2003 ion.i have been waiting almost a year for the recall.
2003 saturn ion.september 09.drove car.parked.could not get key out of ignition.waited 10 minutes.key came out.had ignition switch replaced at saturn dealer.next week the same thing happened.had ignition switch replaced again.(at my expense).key continues to intermittently stick in the ignition.i can not get out of my car until iget the key out.look at the website and read all the complaints about this problem.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock_p5.htmlno wonder gm closed out the saturn line.just as bad as toyota.the mechanics at the saturn dealership knew about this problem, but they offered no permanent fix.this is why i don't trust american made cars.
I will be driving on the interstate (60 mph or more) and the power steering message will come on the dashboard and the power steering will fail.if you switch off the car it will come back on.this happened once or twice 2 years ago but this week (march 14-march 17 - so far) it has happened at least twice a day, every day.luckily so far, i have been able to pull of the road and restart the car.i hope that i will not be involved in an accident and would not be able to steer the vehicle. I have called saturn (service req # [xxx]) but they said there is nothing they can do about it.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving, the power steering failed causing the vehicle to be more difficult to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the power steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 102,987.
There is a failure in the computer for my power steering for my 2003 saturn ion.i have called the saturn dealership and was told my them that this a common problem with this model of car.i was to it will cost around $700.00 to fix it.the problem is that my power steering will go on and off while driving.it will be on all the time if im turning alot but if im driving straight for a period of time it will turn off making it hard to drive around corners in speeds excess of 65mph.i have had many problems and incidents with this malfunction but the main of that i can think of is when im taking a curve on a highway doing 65mph and the power steering is off, and then will turn on half way through the turn sending me into the other lane because im putting for into the turn when i should need to.when it turns back on it will make a cracking sound while i turn the wheel and then turn on.right away this had caught me off guard and almost got me in a couple accidents. Iam use to it now and expect it when im taking curves.the problem started at about 110,000 miles on my car which isnt a small amount and isnt a large amount.i now have about 119,000 miles on my car and i have noticed the problem is getting worse and worse and is getting more dangerous.it started with a simple cracking noise every now and then but i thought maybe it was temporary problem but now from what ive read and experienced, this is not a problem that can really be ignored anymore.this is the unit that keeps me on the road at high speeds and it turns on and off.that is not right or safe.
While driving my car the power steering suddenly went out with no warning, i was lucky not to have an accident. I've been in contact with gm who advised me there is no safety recall on the 2003 ion but there are power steering safety recalls on 2004-2010.
Power steering cut off and on while driving on highway...( this has happenedmore than once) saw there is recall on 2004 and up saturn ion but not on 2003? don't they use the same parts? gm will offer lifetime replacement for part...so it would seem that i have to have a crash before gm will fix?
Several times these last few months my vehicle pwr str light has come on. The steering wheel is hard to turn left or right. The first time this happened i turned the car off and went in the house and got my husband. When he turned it on and put it in reverse nothing happened, it was ok. The next time i was backing into a parking spot, it locked up and was hard to turn. I turned the ignition off and restarted it, then it worked again. Then again in the drive position. This has happened several times. My daughter was driving the car not long ago on a city street and had to stop in the middle of the street, turn the car off and on again, then it was ok. Today i was driving on the road (a city street) and the steering wheel locked. I fought with the wheel to get over. Turned the car off and on again but the steeringwheel was still hard to turn and the pwr str light remained on. I did this several times to no avail.the wheel stayed hard to turn. I fought with the wheel, turning corners, praying no one would be in my way as i had to make wide turns because of the hard steering wheel. When i got to my driveway i had to turn and backup several times to get into my driveway. I turned the car off and on again several times and the light has not gone out. I will not be able to drive my car in this condition.
I need help, i have a 2003 saturn ion, the front end is broke. It swerves all over the road. They recalled many and know what the problem is. Mine they will not fix and i can't afford to pay for it. It's very unsafe and they recalled several models for the same problem and won't fix mine. The warranty just expired and i get no response from any agency. I just bought this car a few years ago and they know its a factory problem and they won't fix my car. Please help, i'm just a hard working guy trying to support his family. My wife is disabled and i struggle to get by and i can't get any help from the car company. Updated 01/28/11
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a right turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the steering motor would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,597.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact was drivingapproximately 35 mph when the power steering light illuminatedand the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact drove the vehicle home,turned it off and restarted it; the power steering seemed to reset and function properly. The dealer stated that there were no recalls or warranties that would cover the failure; however, they offered to perform a diagnostic test for a fee. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 102,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when making a right turn, the vehicle would not steer back into a straight position. The contact had difficulty maneuvering the vehicle when the failure occurred.the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 61,600. The vin was unavailable.
Electric power steering turns off while driving, making steering very difficult and extremely unsafe.there are reports on-line about most people almost losing control of the vehicle, and at least one person who recently crashed on the 405 freeway.
2003 saturn ion.over the past 3 weeks, power steering fails at least once during each trip.one such occasion, it occurred within 100 yards of a wide bend almost resulting in crash/injury.this is the second complaint i have filed for this issue.
I have a 2003 saturn ion3.the power steering stops working in warmer weather.when the temperature outside gets above freezing my power steering starts acting up.it will go out 3-4 times a week, which is all the driving i do in a week.the car has 88,000 km on it.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 20 mph, there was a compete loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver and required excessive force. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,939.
March 22, 2003 i purchased an saturn ion 3. Within the 1st the week there was problems starting the car. The car was in for service 2 times in 2 weeks. Finally the engine light started flashing (3rd time). Supposedly the car was fixed. 3 days later the dealer's service department called me at saturn corp.'s request to immediately return the car as the engine could blow up. The engine had a cracked cylinder which caused coolant to leak into the engine with about 650 miles. Also, another saturn ion with 2500 miles was sitting in the dealer's lot with a cracked cylinder in the engine. I was released from the sale on april 17, 2003.i took a 2nd saturn ion 3 on april 17, 2003. This car has jerky steering problems coming out of turns and sever transmission problems. The car kicks when turning on the ignition, engine gets racketing when put into reverse, when changing gears - kicks, slides, and will surge, and bounce through gears between 30 mph to above 70 mph. The service manager said, "all the ions drive this way. There's nothing wrong with the car". This car has been in for service 4 times. Each time the car is returned worse than the time before.
While driving and making left or rightsteering wheel is not turning smoothly, it is hard to handle the wheel. Dealer has inspected, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
I own a2003 saturn ion2.i have had nothing but problems with it from the first day i drove it off the lot.recently (i.e in the last 2 years) when it is particularly cold, the car will not start.i keep trying it then wait 10 minutes and it starts right up.i have spent $1200 to fix the problem only to find out that it is a problem with the passlock system and the steering wheel lubricant leaking on the system.in cold weather this seems to make the security passlock system think someone is trying to steal the car and makes it unable to start.the passlock times out after about 10 minutes and then will start.this is a known problem on all ion 2's and i have seen hundreds of letters on forums pertaining to this same problem.
Saturn ion 3 electric power steering. 2003.power steering-electric: it appears that the electric power steering is programmed to give more assist in a panic situation. Sensors detect when the steering wheel is being moved rapidly, and immediately give more assist, making the wheel very easy to turn. Since most people over-correct in a panic situation, this increase in assist is exactly the wrong thing to do. This is especially noticeable on interstate highways where the speed really accentuates the effect. I do 90% of my driving on the interstate, so this is of particular concern to me.i now have 20,000 miles on this vehicle and have known about this odd steering behavior since about 2000 miles when i swerved to avoid an animal and almost drove off the road. If the car was still within the 30 day, 1500 mile buy back period, it would have gone back. Even knowing that the problem exists, and occasionally giving the wheel a sharp movement so that i know how the car reacts, i almost hit the guard-rail when i was surprised by another car drifting into my lane on the date below.i tell every saturn ion owner that i meet about the problem. A friend's son drove their ion off the road about a month ago under similar circumstances. Owners who don't often venture on to the interstates are reluctant to believe there is any such problem with their new car.the same is true of the saturn dealership that i have taken my car to. They send me on my way, drive a couple of miles, tell me they drove 50 miles and that the car is perfectly fine.i don't know of anyone who has been killed by this problem, but i'm sure it is only a matter of time.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion . While driving at 30 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle would stall. The dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the mileage was high and they did not have enough complaints from nhtsa to recall the vehicle. The contact has also experienced problems with the powersteering when driving at a speed of 15-20 mph. The contacttook thevehicle to an authorized dealership andthey informed her that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced .the approximate failure mileage was 64000 and the current mileage was 74500.
Power/electric steering on 2003 saturn ion is malfunctioning making the wheel extremely difficult to turn and driving very dangerous. The incident resulted in temporary loss of control of the vehicle and could easily have lead to a serious accident.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion2. The contact stated his power steering at unpredictable times did not operate. The warning light would illuminate before power steering failed. He would pull the vehicle to the side of the road, turn the motor on and off and it would resets itself. The dealer was called and stated theyneed to replace the power steering at a cost of $300. The failure mileage was 30,000 the current mileage is 60,000.
The 2003 saturn ion-3 power steering goes outwhile driving.it will work again, for a while, after the car has been restarted.this car has the electric power steering unit enclosed in the steering column.saturn has advised me this is a $1000.00 repair on a four year old car with 55,000 miles. I see that there is an investigation on pontiac g6 autos for this same problem.i would recommend expanding that investigation to include all gm cars with the electric power steering.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion level 1.when turning the steering column or when striking a bump the power steering failed. She had to turn the vehicle off, to reset the error code. Her mechanic gave her tsb 06-02-32-00. He then advisedher to be aware of the failure, because it was a manufacturersdefect. She took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the power steering motorat an expense of $400.00. The failure mileage was 60,000.the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 12/8/09the dealer replaced the electric steering motor. Updated 12/09/09.updated 05/28/10.
March 22, 2003 i purchased an saturn ion 3. Within the 1st the week there was problems starting the car. The car was in for service 2 times in 2 weeks. Finally the engine light started flashing (3rd time). Supposedly the car was fixed. 3 days later the dealer's service department called me at saturn corp.'s request to immediately return the car as the engine could blow up. The engine had a cracked cylinder which caused coolant to leak into the engine with about 650 miles. Also, another saturn ion with 2500 miles was sitting in the dealer's lot with a cracked cylinder in the engine. I was released from the sale on april 17, 2003.i took a 2nd saturn ion 3 on april 17, 2003. This car has jerky steering problems coming out of turns and sever transmission problems. The car kicks when turning on the ignition, engine gets racketing when put into reverse, when changing gears - kicks, slides, and will surge, and bounce through gears between 30 mph to above 70 mph. The service manager said, "all the ions drive this way. There's nothing wrong with the car". This car has been in for service 4 times. Each time the car is returned worse than the time before.
While driving , the steering knuckle sheared off. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Dealer repaired at no cost. Replaced right front knuckled and associated suspension parts. Front right wheel,tire, spoiler and under skirting. Saturn's engineer's of detroit sent the entire right front damaged parts for investigation. Consumer had not heard anything from them. *ph
2003 saturn ion1. During cold weather the passenger side window frosts. The controls are set for defrost, air on and blower medium high. Even with the blower on high there is very little air coming from the passenger side defrost outlet. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion. The dealer said the system is operating as designed.2. The hood latch freezes and the hood cant be opened to add window washer fluid. Sometimes you can get the hood open but you cant relatch the hood completely without pushing the hood release handle down. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion.3. Some the edges on interior plastic parts on the are very sharp. The worst is the compartment door to the left drivers leg. This popped open and had a sharp rough edge. As i exited the car i cut my leg. I fixed this myself by filling the edge. *la
I purchased my 2003 saturn ion quad 3 on 6-12-2003. I've had nothing but problems with it since the beginning. The transmission slips constantly. A tech from spring hill says this is normal for this type of transmission. Trying to turn left in front of oncoming traffic is a nightmare. This car is in the shop as we speak. The rear quarter panel is cracked and being replaced. The rear bumper is being painted because of scratches from the trunk rubbing. The front bumper is being painted because of runs in the paint. None of the body panels seem to match up. They're attempting to fix a popping noise in the front end. They're replacing the dr side glass because it is severely scratched. It sometimes runs rough at first crank.
When it rains or snows, my driver seat and floor gets wet. There are no water stains around the sun roof nor is there any water damage on the drivers' door. In new england, the car is non-functional in the winter and spring because of this problem. I have taken it to the local saturn dealership and they have refused to fix it. 2) i have had to replace my front turn signals 3 times in 1.5 years. I am almost convinced it is a socket problem and not a lightbulb problem. 3) i have had to replace the brakes and rotors twice within a 12 month period. In that time. I have only driven 17,000 miles. Once is understandable. Twice is expensive and ridiculous.
While driving. Upon stopping the vehicle. The consumer got out to take the child out of the vehicle with the ignition running. The doors locked, and the consumer could not get her child out of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer. However, the problem still exist.doors locked automatically upon exiting driver's side.additional service include, the a/c and heater funtion failed due to faulty connection from switch to resistor card, collapse of horn cover causing loss of airbag.ignition switch failed.the signal and running lamps were inoperative.
Hood latch broken, ignition switch sparks and the car doesn't start, loud clanking noise in front end, transmission is quirky while shifting(automatic) do not have any of the parts.
Engine cradle left front rusting and holes now not passing vermont state inspection and i have had and lived in thesalt belt for 11 years.why is this not a recall secondary to safety issues???
The hood catch detached from the hood while driving the vehicle on the highway. Speed was approximately 70 mph.the hood slammed back into the windshield, cracking the glass. The hood was rusty around the mounting points of the catch and the catch broke free without warning. The catch remained in the hood latch. I drove the vehicle off of the highway without accident or injury.
I was driving down a boulevard, i was doing 40 mph there was a police car in front and there was maybe about 2 car length distance from him. The light hit yellow and i saw him brake so i started braking as well but my car would not brake. The acceleration continued increasing, i didn't know what to do. I was slamming on the brakes but my car did not stop. My car slammed into the police car within seconds. My car was destroyed. My hood was bent in half, my front bumper scratched & peeled. The bumper stood on the car only because i kept trying to brake and the car went in an angle where it went under the cops car. Both my side fenders cracked and my front light was destroyed. The whole car frame is destroyed and i was held at fault of this accident. My insurance went up, i didn't get no money to help fix my car nor check the problem. If there is way i can get any type of help i would truly appreciate it. 5 months later the same situation happened again thank god i was not driving my vehicle it was parked. It was just accelerating on its own, i didn't know what to do. I left it parked for a week and when i turned it on it was fine. Im scared that this will happen again, please help me out.
While driving on an interstate at 65 mph the hood's latch arm broke off causing the hood to fly open and strike the windshield. The metal around the arm appears to have rusted enough to cause the failure.
Couple months ago i brought my can to gm because of the ignition switch recall. Last week i got a call from gm that my car was done and ready to be pick up. I noticed that the power of my car wasn't there, the passenger window was going down (when i dropped it off at gm it wouldn't go down), and my car charger wasn't working (when i dropped it off it the car was charging my phone same charger same phone). 2:00am today i hit a deer on my way to my parents house (im okay but don't know about the deer) but the air bags didn't deploy.
My hood flew open and smashed my windshield because the part of the hood that goes into the latch broke off the hood. As a direct result of my hood flying open while driving, and filing a claim with my insurance my car was determined a total loss due to the extent of the damage. I have suffered emotional distress due to the trauma of my hood suddenly flying open and smashing my windshield. When my vehicle came to a stop i was inches away from a telephone and was barely missed by a semi-truck that was directly behind me due to having to slam on my brakes because the hood was on my windshield.i am also suffering financial difficulty due to this accident because i am still paying on this car, the insurance has totaled my car, and i have no means to purchase another vehicle.there is no reason why this should have happened. The car is in reasonable condition with no rust except at that part of the hood.
Electrical; door seals loose; car returned up to 3 times since purchase on 7/13/03.saturn ion 3 coupe--turn signals burned out w/in one week of each other; requested check of electrical system.july 26, 2003 electrical system checked.complained about door seal at same time & service dept did not check it out until they replaced the fuse box on july 31.requested to return vehicle and was told "it would be fixed to my satisfaction".door seal was not installed properly & i have to take the car back for a fourth time to get this repairedapproximately one week from today. *ph
The driver's side door leaks at the top.condensation gathers on the upper inside of the door and drips on the drivers leg, as well as on the power window/locks switches, which could cause corrosion or a short in the electrical system.
In traveling on the highway the hood blew open and smashed the front windshield and we were lucky to safely slow down, cross 3 lanes of traffic by looking out of the back window as obviously there was no visibility.. Just the hood. In inspection we noticed that the latch was corroded and rusted and detatched from the top plate leaving no hood security. The top latch is still locked in place. This could have been a fatal incident but god was definitely by our side!
The consumer stated his foot accidentally touch the hood release lever and the hood opened.
Driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own.driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thattransmission was adjusted on more than one occasion.however,driver informed the mechanic that the problem still occurred, and had not been resolved.the consumer stated that the engine takes 2-5 minutes for it to idle down from 2500 rpm's. The consumer stated that the defoster on the passenger side failed.the consumer stated that the hood would not always close properly.
The front and rear turn signal light bulbs blew out 11 times.first the dealer told me the bulbs were bad, then too many amps for the turn signal circuit.they did some "conversion" 8 months ago and the bulbs blew out less frequent but still occurring.the driver front bulbs blew 3 weeks ago.the turn signal also malfunction whenever i plug the cell phone charger into the power outlet.i had many near accidentsbecause of the turn signal.
While driving the vehicle's trunk opened.the consumer stated that the cruise control will not set. The dealer stated that the cruise control was working within factory specs.*tc
While drivingat 69 mph, consumer hit a raccoon and damaged the underbody,radiator ,and the front end.
While driving at 50 mph, thesteering wheel drifted to the left and was not turning smoothly, it was hard to handle the wheel.the dealer inspected the vehicle, and could not correct the problem.the vehicle was found mis-aligned and was repaired. *scc
Takata recall the seat belts when stopping suddenly do not always lock up. This is very dangerous especially with kids.the fuel system has been producing a check engine light at certain times of fueling up. And the fuel pump will knock occasionally even after it's been changed. The suspension is really bad and dangerous, rattling noise and shaking.
I need help, i have a 2003 saturn ion, the front end is broke. It swerves all over the road. They recalled many and know what the problem is. Mine they will not fix and i can't afford to pay for it. It's very unsafe and they recalled several models for the same problem and won't fix mine. The warranty just expired and i get no response from any agency. I just bought this car a few years ago and they know its a factory problem and they won't fix my car. Please help, i'm just a hard working guy trying to support his family. My wife is disabled and i struggle to get by and i can't get any help from the car company. Updated 01/28/11
The car wont start and i changed the battery and had the alternator tested and starter both passed i attempt to start the car the ignition switch clicks then stalls, security system kicks in reads "service engine soon" after about 20minutes the car starts, hear rattling noise in front suspension this is happening all the time for the past year since i bought the car.
There are no events leading up to the failure. From everything i've read from other saturn ion owners this is a frequent and seemingly random problem.at any given time if it is cold outside the car won't start. Everything lights up, the engine turns over and catches, only to stall. Upon repeated attempts to start the car there will be no response whatsoever. The engine does not turn over. After waiting several minutes it will eventually start. This problem has occurred 4 times in the last month; twice causing me to be late for particularly important engagements.upon reporting the problem to the saturn dealership where i bought the car i was told that they have many complaints of the same problem, but that their staff haven't been able to resolve it. This has been their general attitude towards several issues i've had with my car.i took it to another garage and they can't find a thing wrong with it. Saturn seems to be turning a blind eye to a problem that is clearly the result of a poor design somewhere on their part.i have also had to replace control arm bushings when i was at about 80 000 km, and now need to replace struts. I am hesitant to do this though, as the general consensus among saturn ion owners is that bushings and struts are in perpetual need of replacement on these cars. After replacing the parts most people find that they have to make the same repairs again within 2 years.further problems i have with my car are: trunk will not open with key, replaced wires on both front turn signals and one headlight, key would not release from ignition, erratic transmission behavior (i was told that this is a common problem and that i just have to deal with it), seat belt guides broken (front, both sides), rear seat belt "female" component falls into crevice in seat, paint peeling from front bumper without being chipped prior, and a faulty cruise control switch.every single one of these problems has turned up again and again in the ion owners community.
Was stopped at a red light; when it turned green, car did not accelerate.had to be pushed off to side of road; turned car off, then re-started it.it drove a short distance, then had no power, but was ableto coast safely to side of road.car was towed to gas station.mechanic checked fluid level was good and did not have burnt smell.tried to start car again - made low winding noise and would not go into gear.when gas pedal was pressed, the speedometer moved.mechanic said it needs new transmission.car has 90,000 miles.
While drivingat 69 mph, consumer hit a raccoon and damaged the underbody,radiator ,and the front end.
I have been having some issues with clunking and grinding noises when going over bumps or potholes or while making turns.i took my 2003 ion 2 to have this checked and i found out that the problems was both of my control arm bushings.my car is 2 months out of warranty and has only 38,000 miles on it, so at first i thought that this could be untrue.but, after internet research it seems that many 2003 ion drivers have had this problem.i called my saturn dealer and they acted like they had never heard of this problem and could do nothing to help me or fix it.my other problem with the car, which also seems to be a common problem, is that the service engine soon light comes on intermittently.one day it will be on, and the next it will be fine.
Throttle froze during the winter months. Consumer contacted manufacturer,and was told that becausewarrantyexpired they will not make any repairs without consumer first paying for it.also, headlight coverswere coveredwith a film that made visibility difficult.on 3-7-04 the vehicle was involved in an accident. When the consumer took her foot off the gas but the vehicle did not slow down.the vehicle began to slide then rolled over.the driver sustain double whiplash and left shoulder muscle spasms.the vehicle was not totaled.on 6-16-04 the front passenger side wheel bearing was replaced.
About 1 month ago, i began to notice a thumping noise coming from what i thought was my front passenger tire.i began to try to establish the pattern of the noise and verified that it primarily occurs at low speeds of 20-25mph or high speeds of 50-55 mph when i apply the brakes.i took my car into saturn dealership 9/18/04 to have it 'checked out'.the mechanic diagnosed that i either had a failing wheel-bearing or i needed to replace my tires.the mechanic assured me that there was not immanent danger of driving the car.exactly one week later i was driving down a paved road and the wheel comes completely off.upon personal investigation, i find that all four lugnuts have broken off.i had the car towed back to the dealership where i was told that they "did not know why the tire came off, and there appeared to be no damage, so they offered to place the tire back on and 'send me on my way'.i chose to leave my car unrepaired at the dealership until the regional engineer could look at it, conveniently, the following day.the engineer supplied that there seemed to be no reason for the lugnuts to have broken and the tire to have come off.the engineer offered to further test the tire and 'take a closer look' at the parts that hold the tire on.the engineer told us he had placed the tire on another car and discovered that the noise was coming from a plug that had been placed in the tire over a year ago.he also stated he still did not know what caused the lugnuts to break and the tire to come off.he stated that saturn was not liable due to me having my tires rotated over a year ago by an outside company.he suggested he could "fix" my car if i were willing to pay for the damages incurred during the accident.he also suggested i file a claim through my vehicle insurance company.
Key sticks in ignition, wont come out. Key comes out in neutral and drive sometimes. Have to keep starting and going forward and back thru gears until it releases keys concerned about wear/damage on all componts involed. Was told to disconnect battery to release keys. Keys come out when batty is dead. Battery in trunk, trunk full.was told and shown videos about ignition/ignition lock cylinder and gear shift area repair recall. Need recall info, letter and recall code numbers. My vehicle is stationary when ignition not releaaing. I bought the car 8/2018. The previous owener told me about this malfunction. It strands me sometimes and i need a jump start. Tired of messing with it. It is extremely inconvenient.
I bought a saturn ion in early august of 2003. I have had 5 separate occasions where the vehicle has stalled out on me and had no control of the car what so ever! the latest time was at the interstate at 65 miles per hour with an eight wheeler truck right behind me. Had i not thought quick andput the car in neutral and restarted the car or else i would have been hit it the rear by a several ton vehicle. I could have been killed! the entire power to the car dies !! the steeringcolumn locks up and you the entire car "shuts down" and you are stuck in front of another car w/ only the prayer of restarting your saturn ion so that you are not killed! the first person i spoke with in the service department told me that he had heard of this in a "couple of other cars" the service manager claimed he had no knowledge of what the "first service technician was talking about."i am outraged that saturn said they would try to get the car to "duplicate" this problem for them. I have told them that it is not something that happens everyday or even every week. Their response was "we can't fix what we do not know is broken" i am going to ask that the car be returned to gmac which is the lean holder! i do not think this is a safe vehicle for myself and my small children. "i strongly discourage others from purchasing the saturn ion !!!! i feel as if i have been riding in a death trap!!*la outraged unfortunate saturn owner of winston-salem.*la
I own a 2003 saturn ion.the battery went dead today because my wife left the lights on by accident.when the battery in this model car becomes discharged two undesireable problems arise.i feel that both of them introduce safety concerns.first, the key won't come out of the ignition switch through normal means.second, the car can't be moved!the gear shift lever remains in the park position.i feel that a car designed such that these two problems occur when the battery fails is a poor design.the instruction manual provided with the car makes no mention of these problems occuring with a dead battery.in order to jump a dead battery in a car it is often necessary to move the car i n order to jump the battery from another car.i feel having an intentional design in a car that prevents it from being moved by the owner creates a safety concern.regarding the key situation, my wife left her entire set of keys in the car when they got stuck in the ignition switch.many important keys were left in the car unattended.it could have made a bad situation much worse.it turns out that the instruction manual in the car discusses how to get stuck keys out of the ignition switch, but no mention is made in the book that keys will get stuck in the ignition switch when the battery goes dead.i spoke to the consumer complaint department at saturn regarding this concern, but it is not saturn's policy to respond to this type of customer complaint.since i feel these two problems do have a safety impact, i decided to register this complaint with the nhtsa.
Takata recall, my 2003 saturn ion has recalls on the ignition switch and cylinder which is causing my car to be impossible to drive. This recall is causing the system to have a short with all my electrical. For example, windows don't roll down/up, wipers don't work, heater doesn't work, blinkers don't work, dash lights stay on causing battery to constantly be dead. All because there are recalls that need to be fixed.
I purchased my 2003 saturn ion quad 3 on 6-12-2003. I've had nothing but problems with it since the beginning. The transmission slips constantly. A tech from spring hill says this is normal for this type of transmission. Trying to turn left in front of oncoming traffic is a nightmare. This car is in the shop as we speak. The rear quarter panel is cracked and being replaced. The rear bumper is being painted because of scratches from the trunk rubbing. The front bumper is being painted because of runs in the paint. None of the body panels seem to match up. They're attempting to fix a popping noise in the front end. They're replacing the dr side glass because it is severely scratched. It sometimes runs rough at first crank.
I had received a recall letter from gm for my 2003 saturn ion december 2014: gm recall # 14632 which states "that my vehicle's transmissionshifter may not properly transmit an electrical signal that allows the ignition key to be turned counter clockwise past the accessory mode to the lock position after the vehicle has been shifted into park." this is happening to my car and i have taken it in for the repair on 5 different occasions to 2 different dealerships and it fails the very next day. I have a reference # that i filed with gm and the sr advisor recommended that i try a different dealership which i did but the issue remains.i have tried to call back the sr advisor but i continue to get voicemail and she has not returned my call. I am not sure what to do if gm issues a recall and they cannot repair the default.
Intermittent issues with vehicle not starting.insert key into ignition, turn and nothing.vehicle dash lights come on, but nothing turns over.well-known issue as noticed on several message boards.per saturn and others with this issue, the ignition switch and/or the wiring harness need to be replaced - which cost a lot of money.the system is supposed to "reset" itself after 10 minutes - however up to 24 hours passes without the system resetting itself.
My ignition was recalled but the mechanics at gm crestview didn't know how to reset the computer so all my lights stayed on for check engine. Now my ignition is acting up and my car won't turn on. Is it still covered under the recall?
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the vehicle fails to start in cold weather or will occasionally take more than five minutes.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the contact replaced the battery and made minor repairs, but the failure still persists.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 60,000.
My name is [xxx] and, my 2003 saturn ion just shutdown while i was driving. I couldn't restart my car so another motorist helped me push my car on the shoulder side of the road. I called a local chevy dealership, i gave them my name, my contact information and, my vehicle information. And, chevy still til this day haven't returned any of my phone calls, my messages, and they're refusing to fix the recalls for my vehicle.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Horn is very difficult to actuate, requiring hard pressing one of two specific small horn logos on the steering wheel air bag cover.these are hard to find in an emergency, and impossible to quickly find when driving at night.this has resulted in a few near misses, because the horn could not be activated quickly enough to alert another driver that they were leaving their lane.i had to swerve evasively to prevent the accident.saturn dealer in past has said that horn works normally.this is the only vehicle that my wife or i have driven in thirty years that has this problem. It appears to be a poor design, and something should be done to rectify it.the horn isuseless in a suddenly developing emergency situation.date is not specific; as form would not allow submission without a date. I have not hadan accident yet, but this should be rectified before someone has a serious accident.
I own a ion 2003, when we purchased the car we also purchase the plastic window guards from the dealer. I had problems with the back door, the two parts making up the door were separating at top of window. They try to gluing, it didn't work, then they try something else and it did work, and finnally they order a new part. When they install the new part, they removed the plastic guard fron the window and said they will replace it at the next oil change. Well the next oil change came a they not only did not replace the window guard but they removed the guard from the other window!!!!they stated the guard was the caused of the problem. Now i want to know are the doors safe.my wife place my grand child in the back seat.is there a bigger problem with the doors ????
Sunroof glass shattered.while backing out of the drive i heard a thump on the roof of the car.then while driving down the road i began to notice pieces of glass flying off the car.when i got of the car i saw pieces of glass on the inner cover of the sunroof.
Upon receiving recall notice#14063 ignition replacement and #14113 ignition lock cylinder and ignition key for vehicle from g.m. Vehicle was taken to dealership to have recalls preformedin doing so dealership removed hand controls for disabled driver. Hand controls were not placed into previous state as vehicle was first brought in. Dealership is not certified to install, remove, modify or maintain hand controls for disabled driver. Dealership failed to notify vehicle owner of hand control removal to preform recalls. In an attempt to reinstall in original position upon leaving dealership owner discovered that the hand controls had been modified into an unsafe operatingposition by disabled owner. Vehicle was driven to owners home less than one mile from dealership. Where it will remain until it can be towed to a certified dealership to modify hand controls into proper position for disabled owner to safely operate vehicle. As of now vehicle is inoperable for safe use by owner.
On three different occasions my knee has accidentally hit the keys, causing the engine to shut off.my wife has had this happen once.i am 6 foot 3 inches, my wife is 5 foot 6 inches.in other words, normal heights.two of these occasions have been on a freeway, going 65 mph.luckily traffic has been light so there has not been an accident.had traffic been heavier, this could have been much more serious.
My mechanic told me to report this problem. I have a 2003 saturn ion and as i was driving the clutch pedal snapped up almost to the dash. I was barely able to get my leg up high enough to push it back down to shift. It would stay down for awhile then do it again sometimes as high sometimes about half way up. The pedal needed to be replaced. The car has 109,000 miles on it. He had a hard time getting parts for it because it was out of stock and on back order at most places. This is a real safety issue because when it first happened i completely missed the clutchand just pulled it out of gear without shifting. The pedal was up by the dash and my foot went under it. I am glad i wasnt on a highway. Since the parts are on back order my mechanic thinks it might need a recall.
When it is cold i noticed that my car will idle up to 4 and when i put it in drive it will go real fast even with my foot off the gas. When i try to brake it is hard to stop because it just wants to go.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact engaged the cruise control but the vehicle suddenly accelerated abruptly without warning. The contact then applied pressure to the brakes, manually depressed the cruise control button and pressed the clutch to disengage the system however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact was able to remove the vehicle from the highway and shut the engine off.the vehicle was towed to a dealer who performed a diagnostic test and confirmed that the cruise control module had froze in acceleration mode and disconnected the system. The manufacturer took a complaint on the contacts behalf and the contact was awaiting a response. The current and failure mileage was 80,051.
The two saturn 2003 ions i have driven(including my current vehicle) have a transmission problem where, when engaging in third gear, the transmission will "freewheel" for several seconds before engaging with a lurch.the problem can be created by accelerating around a corner while the transmission is shifting from second to third.the cars weremanufactured in march/april, 2003.
The car will be running just fine. Then all of a sudden it accelerates and wants to go fast. I put on the brakes and it does not want to stop. Then the acceleration stops by itself and the car jerks like it is missing a gear. It does this probably about 2 times per week.
On multiple occasions over the last 2-3yrs, the car was turned on and the engine revved up to 3,500rpm without pressing on the gas pedal.if i put the car in drive while this was happening, the car would accelerate on its own (up to 25mph).i've had multiple auto shops inspect and try to diagnose the problem but none can tell me what the problem is.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.when the heater is operated, the vehicle would idle extremely high.the failure has been occurring since fall of 2006.the contact stopped at a traffic light and the failure recurred.suddenly, the vehicle accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failures.the manufacturer stated that if the dealer could not duplicate the failures, then nothing could be done.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 74,300.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the driver attempted to cross an intersection. The driver was able to shift the gear into neutral, move onto the road shoulder and release the accelerator pedal that was stuck to the floor board. The vehicle returned to normal function after restarting but only for a brief moment. The failure was experienced several times. The contact's mechanic cleaned the throttle however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 80,000.
While driving at any speed andwhen first acceleratingvehicle would bog down and stall.vehicle had been to the dealer on four occasions, but dealer was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem.*mr
While driving, the consumer noticed the vehicle wouldacceleratefrom 5 to 20 miles on its own.the consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to speed.the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The driver has electrical windows and locks failed.the window would roll up and downintermittently.the door latch would do the same.the master cylinder was replaced as well.these problem continue to occurred and has not been resolved.the driver has informed the mechanic about the problem.please fill in additional information.
I was driving on hwy at 60 mph for approx 2hours.when foot was off gas, car would maintain speeds of 55-60 mph.exited onto exit ramp on right.exit ramp was approx 0.4 miles long, snow covered, and uphill.applied the brake on & off while approaching the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp, car slowed to approx 20 mph with brake fully pressed.rpm's were approx 4,000 with brake fully pressed.car continued accelerating with brake fully pressed.couldn't stop, but was able to turn left and cross bridge over highway. Tried putting foot under gas pedal to see if it was stuck down, but it was not down.continuously tried to brake, but could not slow the car to below 20 mph even with brake fully pressed.roads were snow covered.went approximately 0.5 miles on prairieview rd.no cars were stopped at red light on prairieview as i approached.fully pressed and held down brake right before coming to red stoplight on prairieview rd & oak st/us-150.car would still not go below 15-20mph.turned right to avoid crossing into oncoming traffic.lost control of the car and began spinning on the snow. Brake was still fully pressed down but accelerating at 3,000 rpm.car did two 360's on oak st/us-150 crossing into oncoming traffic and went into ditch on left side of the road.car was still accelerating, came out of the ditch and back into another 360 on oak st/us-150.then car went into the ditch on the right side of the road.front right passenger door hit wooden sign in ground in ditch, knocked it down, and ran it over.car drove another 20-30 feet in ditch and got stuck in bottom of ditch.break was fully pressed the entire time car was out of control, but car was still accelerating.when car became stuck in ditch, rpms were still at 3,000.with car in park it continued accelerating at 3,000 rpms.turned car off.5 hours later before car was towed, turned car back on and rpms were still holding above 2,000 - have video evidence of this.
I was driving my saturn tonight and noticed that even when i would let off the brake, the car would accelerate and rpms would stay elevated. I was driving at about 35-40mph. I was coming up to an intersection and it simply didn't feel right, like it was pulling forward. The traffic light turns red and i start to apply pressure to the brakes. It felt like the brakes were resisting and it was taking a lot more pressure than usual to slow down. My car would not come to a complete stop and i was going ~5mph right up to the crosswalk. The car started violently lurching forward and still,wasn't coming to a stop. The rpms were revving and i was able to react in time to put the car in neutral, keep braking, and turn the engine off right before things would have ended very badly. I kept my car in park and turned it on, and it would shoot up immediately to 4000 rpm. I didn't trust the car at all at this point and sat in -18 degree weather processing what had just happened and what to do next. After about 5 minutes i heard what can be described as the acceleration pedal releasing or popping back up in place. There was nothing it could have been caught on to cause it to stick. Terrifying.
The throttle position switch failed on this vehicle while it was being driven. This caused theengine to quit. It would not restart. Replacing the tps cured the problem.
I bought a saturn ion in early august of 2003. I have had 5 separate occasions where the vehicle has stalled out on me and had no control of the car what so ever! the latest time was at the interstate at 65 miles per hour with an eight wheeler truck right behind me. Had i not thought quick andput the car in neutral and restarted the car or else i would have been hit it the rear by a several ton vehicle. I could have been killed! the entire power to the car dies !! the steeringcolumn locks up and you the entire car "shuts down" and you are stuck in front of another car w/ only the prayer of restarting your saturn ion so that you are not killed! the first person i spoke with in the service department told me that he had heard of this in a "couple of other cars" the service manager claimed he had no knowledge of what the "first service technician was talking about."i am outraged that saturn said they would try to get the car to "duplicate" this problem for them. I have told them that it is not something that happens everyday or even every week. Their response was "we can't fix what we do not know is broken" i am going to ask that the car be returned to gmac which is the lean holder! i do not think this is a safe vehicle for myself and my small children. "i strongly discourage others from purchasing the saturn ion !!!! i feel as if i have been riding in a death trap!!*la outraged unfortunate saturn owner of winston-salem.*la
On multiple occasions this vehicle has accelerated without pushing the gas pedal, with no cruise control option, it's unsolved by multiple mechanics. Sometimes the brake works while it's happening, sometimes it doesn't, the most recent time i pulled into a parking lot where i had to hold the brake down to shut the car off, i could smell the transmission, i turned vehicle off, turned it back on and it went to over 5 rpm still, turned back off, sat and waited, it was 2am so i couldn't call anyone. After 10 minutes it finally went back to normal. That was the most severe, it's had slightly similar issues at least 4 times. First mechanic said it was a cruise control issue, then i told him i was leaving since the vehicle doesn't have cruise control at all. Don't want him working on it. 2nd one ran computer check, no issue found. Hopefully gm recalls this before it kills someone. This car has had many issues me and my father could fix, ignition switch, wiper blade transmission, coolant light but this one isn't easy.
The gas pedal gets stuck when pressed more than roughly 50% of throttle (~i.e. Accelerating to merge or pass another vehicle). While driving on the highway, when i released the gas pedal, i noticed the car did not slow down. I used the brake and still could not slow the car down. Then i proceeded to reach with my hand to pull up the gas pedal, but i could not. At this point, facing an imminent crash incident, i quickly turned on my hazard lights, shifted the car into neutral, and let the car roll to a stop. I then proceeded to attempt to pull the gas pedal up by hand and it did not work. Rpms were still running high until finally after waiting about 30 seconds, i heard a 'pop' and the gas pedal came out. I was then able to drive normally, as long as i don't press the pedal down too far.
There are no events leading up to the failure. From everything i've read from other saturn ion owners this is a frequent and seemingly random problem.at any given time if it is cold outside the car won't start. Everything lights up, the engine turns over and catches, only to stall. Upon repeated attempts to start the car there will be no response whatsoever. The engine does not turn over. After waiting several minutes it will eventually start. This problem has occurred 4 times in the last month; twice causing me to be late for particularly important engagements.upon reporting the problem to the saturn dealership where i bought the car i was told that they have many complaints of the same problem, but that their staff haven't been able to resolve it. This has been their general attitude towards several issues i've had with my car.i took it to another garage and they can't find a thing wrong with it. Saturn seems to be turning a blind eye to a problem that is clearly the result of a poor design somewhere on their part.i have also had to replace control arm bushings when i was at about 80 000 km, and now need to replace struts. I am hesitant to do this though, as the general consensus among saturn ion owners is that bushings and struts are in perpetual need of replacement on these cars. After replacing the parts most people find that they have to make the same repairs again within 2 years.further problems i have with my car are: trunk will not open with key, replaced wires on both front turn signals and one headlight, key would not release from ignition, erratic transmission behavior (i was told that this is a common problem and that i just have to deal with it), seat belt guides broken (front, both sides), rear seat belt "female" component falls into crevice in seat, paint peeling from front bumper without being chipped prior, and a faulty cruise control switch.every single one of these problems has turned up again and again in the ion owners community.
Driving on staight on the highway hit a bump in the road my car started spinning out of control steering wheel locked up which made my driver side crash into a cement wall, my airbags did not deploy even thought the car hit the wall so hard that it cracked my radiator, my car then shut off then turned back on
Coming to a stop in heavy traffic alarms and lights went off, the car lost powering and wouldn't go into gear finally when the gear engaged it would only stay in first gear.luckily we were able to pull off the busy highway and get safely to the side of the road with no accidents or injuries.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while in traffic, causing consumer's vehicle to crash into another vehicle. Driver sustained injuries. Taken for repair to the dealer for the second time, but the cause was undetermined even after the computer had been reset.consumer stated the only way to stop the vehicle was when it hit the other car in front.put foot on brake to stop the car and it surge forward.
I have had my car in for the same repair 4 times since i got it in may 2003. What happens is the car will rev and/or accelerate (sometimes in park, sometimes in drive) on its own. It has accelerated, almost causing me to go through an intersection with my toddler in the car. It occurs without warning, & saturn has temporarily fixed the problem under warranty each time. The throttle is replaced each time, but there is a recurrent pattern every 4-6 months, as shown on record with saturn. I was told by saturn that they investigated the issue, only finding it in one other car. Being as that problem was solved with the other car, & being as my car was just fixed again, they are unwilling to deal with this issue.
I was driving along the highway when my car began to accelerate and shift gears strangely. The check engine light came on and then a warning about the power steering. It did feel a little bit harder to drive. Took it to a mechanic who said something about the transmission had come up instead of power steering. Took it to another place who said it was a computer control module. Once checked, engine light turned off and car drove normally. Happened again in march, lost power steering for a few miles before it came back. Engine light came on, stayed on for a day, and then turned off. Searched online for other instances of this happening and found other saturn ion owners complaining of same thing, only it applied to 2004 and later. My 2003 is having the same issue as their's.
Vehicle is experiencing a problem with sudden acceleration. Owner was driving and had foot on brake at a four way stop. The vehicle began to accelerate up to 3,000 rpm and surged through the intersection. Provide further details.
The vehicle stalled while driving on the freeway and going down a hill. The vehicle accelerated up to 5,000 rpm's and would not go down until the vehicle was on a flat surface. Provide further details.
When accelerating to 35 mph, my accelerator got stuck and continued to accelerate faster.i was able to apply just enough brake pressure to barely make it safely into an empty parking lot where i was able to put my car into park and then shut off my car immediately.i then tried restarting my car and immediately it started revving and speeding forward.i then shut off my car for good and called aaa.while i was on the phone, approximately ten minutes after shutting off my car, i could hear the accelerator release.there was no mat in the way but it was something internal in the car making the accelerate stick.thank goodness i was able to make that turn into that parking lot when i did and there were no other cars coming the other way before i made that turn.
Throttle froze during the winter months. Consumer contacted manufacturer,and was told that becausewarrantyexpired they will not make any repairs without consumer first paying for it.also, headlight coverswere coveredwith a film that made visibility difficult.on 3-7-04 the vehicle was involved in an accident. When the consumer took her foot off the gas but the vehicle did not slow down.the vehicle began to slide then rolled over.the driver sustain double whiplash and left shoulder muscle spasms.the vehicle was not totaled.on 6-16-04 the front passenger side wheel bearing was replaced.
I have owned this vehicle for 4 yrs and have has multiple instances of the vehicle revving and speeding up without ever hitting the gas.when this occurs i have reached speeds over 25mph without ever hitting the gas pedal when taking off from a stopped position. Usually this happens when i start the vehicle initially but has occurred while driving also.the rpm's will go high and if i put in gear the car will just take off.it sometimes will rev down after idling for a few minutes or if i shut off and restart after a couple minutes. When it happens while driving i have had to put in neutral and coast to a stop and shut car down.this is just a very unsafe situation altogether, and from what i have seen there are many more who have experienced this same issue.
I was driving down a boulevard, i was doing 40 mph there was a police car in front and there was maybe about 2 car length distance from him. The light hit yellow and i saw him brake so i started braking as well but my car would not brake. The acceleration continued increasing, i didn't know what to do. I was slamming on the brakes but my car did not stop. My car slammed into the police car within seconds. My car was destroyed. My hood was bent in half, my front bumper scratched & peeled. The bumper stood on the car only because i kept trying to brake and the car went in an angle where it went under the cops car. Both my side fenders cracked and my front light was destroyed. The whole car frame is destroyed and i was held at fault of this accident. My insurance went up, i didn't get no money to help fix my car nor check the problem. If there is way i can get any type of help i would truly appreciate it. 5 months later the same situation happened again thank god i was not driving my vehicle it was parked. It was just accelerating on its own, i didn't know what to do. I left it parked for a week and when i turned it on it was fine. Im scared that this will happen again, please help me out.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. The engine rpms raced even after the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle was hesitant to stop. The contact had to slam the vehicle into park in order to correct the failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 180,000.
Accelerator car speeds up on its on when i am driving on it's own. Rps getting to the highest level cant hardly stop car
Vehicle was taken to authorized saturn dealer, 2003 saturn ion had continuous high engine idle after being driven at highway speeds. If vehicle was shut off the power control module(pcm) computer reset it self. Saturn dealer serviced the vehicle by re-programming the pcm( 10/21/10) as per a issued service bulletin of 4/2004 . This did not work. Then they advised a spring in throttle body (engine) was bad and replaced spring ( 10/28/10). This also did not work, engine still has high idle and i bought the vehicle back on 11/2/10 to the service dealer.. Service dealer then hooked up car to computer and has ser tech drive vehicle for over 25 miles, 2 times ; and thenfound another problem. They indicated that the power control module computer had a short and caused a burned out component in the computer. Since the saturn is no longer being produces, the computer which must be replaced is on back order; and unknown when part will arrive. The saturn service dealer ( ingersoll auto in danbury ct) advised that the vehicle should not be driven as it was a safety hazard, since the computer controls not only the engine but the abs braking system. At this time unknown when a part will arrive as it is on back order. In searching the internet i found numerous complaints from person who also had problems with the power control module computer. I believe that gm/saturn has had full knowledge of the problem and should have taken care of this problem prior; and as other owners of saturns are having this serious problem then gm should be making replacement parts for this computer more available to saturn owners. Ingersoll auto in danbury ct has advised me that they do notknow when the replacement computer will be available as there is no part available in the entire usa. Part will have to be made by gm and unknown when this will happen. So my 2003 saturn ion must be left at the dealer until a replacement computer is sent by gm , so my car can be repaired.
Takata recalls..i have a 2003 saturn ion i was driving fine hit cruise control button once i was at 55 an my car made a clicking sound started jerking like the cruise control keeps coming on...i've turned car off hit brakes which should reset it but it still happens..the car feels like its down shifting an trying to accelerate on its on the rpms hump real high wen this happens..you be driving doing 50 mph an all the sudden car jerks like its trying to stop u feel i t in gas pedal also...
This has happened numerous times and is really scary! the gas pedal sticking it gets really stiff and doesnt want to stop . The one time i was going 25 mph and it wouldn't stop so i had to slam it in park and the rpms got up to 4 . It seems to happen more when it gets cold out . It is not letting up and i am scared for my safety.
I bought a saturn ion 3 on july 11, 2003.my car's accelerator has basically not worked and my car has essentially died on three occasions -- one of them on the highway.i have taken my car into repairs three times to saturn pensacola and saturn has failed to fix it because they cannot "duplicate" my concern.i am mainly concerned with getting this car fixed or if it is not fixable for me to get a replacement car. This car is a danger to me and others around me!they are not fulfilling their terms of my extended warranty.saturn corp rep diane wants me to travel to another saturn facility myself to get this car fixed.that is outrageous because the next nearest facility is over 60 miles away!they refuse to tow the vehicleto mobile or montgomery. And, they refused to loan me a car or tow my car to the pensacola service center when my car died the second time on sept. 13.the "customer service" and treatment i have been given by saturn corp and the dealership is extremely poor. I have reported this issue to the state attorney general's office as a lemon as well as the bettter business bureau, nhtsa, consumer affairs, general motors (who owns saturn), etc.i feel extremely let down by saturn because i owned a saturn previous to this one for 2 years and was extremely loyal to the vehicle. A co-worker at my job is also having the same problems with her 2003 ion.in fact, i wanted saturn to compare my saturn issue to my co-worker's issue (who is bringing her car in today) and saturn basically threatened me that if i did not pick up my car (which was still in the shop) and return their loaner (which i still had) that they would report the loaner as stolen.do not buy a saturn ion.saturn "customer service" is a big joke.
Consumer found it difficult to depress the horns button when needed due to its location.this made it impossible to warn other motorist in a emergency situation. Also, when accelerating on wet surface tires will spin but vehiclewill not accelerate.
Vehicle is experienceddelayed acceleration. As a result when entering a highwayvehicle will not accelerate until twenty seconds after applying the pedal.
While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated for a couple of seconds then surged forward.
While driving the vehicle's trunk opened.the consumer stated that the cruise control will not set. The dealer stated that the cruise control was working within factory specs.*tc
While driving at 30 mph in cruise control mode driver pulled right to avoid hitting and object in the road, and the right wheel locked up. When this occurred vehicle impacted a tree, and damaged the a frame and other components.vehicle was totaled.
My 18 yr old daughter was driving to school this morning during a heavy rain downpour and almost had a wreck due to the sudden malfunction of the driver's side windshield wiper assembly.the wiper arm sudden became "possessed" were it was moving erratically causing practically zero visibility on a busy two-lane highway.she barely pulled off the road as a school bus rounded the curve.needless to say everyone was lucky.a good samaritan mechanic stoppedand quickly assessed that a plastic support had broken on the wiper motor assembly.we had to leave the carin a stranger's driveway until we can make arrangements to move it during safer conditions.i got on the computer and found where others had suffered the same issue!!i know parts wear out, but this is a major safety issue that gives no warning.my daughter was lucky not have wrecked or injured the school children that were standing on the side of the road, awaiting the bus.angry mother
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.sporadically, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning.the contact would also experience a no start condition.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the ignition switch at the cost of several hundred dollars.two years later, the failure recurred, but the dealer would not assume any responsibility.lastly, the windshield wipers would repeatedly hop around the windshield.on one occasion, the wiper fractured and had to be replaced.the failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 99,000.
Power-operated window,." the power windowsare inoperable after the ignition has been turned to the "off" position and the front passenger door is openedthe reverse lights do not work!!! have been replaced many many times
2003 saturn ion wiper failure:the wiper linkage aka wiper transmission broke while driving down the highway at 70mph in a rain storm.there was not any ice and the wipers were in good shape.the wiper proceeded to go outside of the windshield and not return to the off position.very dangerous and others have had the same problem.again there was not any ice involved.
Saturn have a recall on the 2003 saturn ion l series and i experienced a very dangerous situation involving the wiper motor. While traveling on an expressway doing about 60mph, the windshield wiper completely flew off the range of the window. Upon safely getting off, i pulled into a mechanic shop and was told the wiper motor just failed. I contacted saturn to tell them about the recall on the l series and that this car demonstrates the same problem. They offered not assistance or even cared about the fact the i could have been killed because it was raining hard and the motor went out. Someone should investigate this problem before lives are lost.
I am the owner of a 2003 saturn ion and was driving down the highway when it started raining. I have very poor visibility because the drivers side wiper blade flew off the side of the windshield. I called saturn about this concern, was told i have to replace it. It shows the connective joint on the wiper broke loose and after reading severalhundred complaintsonline about this same problem, it is apparent that saturn knows of this defective product, but charges hundreds of dollars to repair the problem. Many injuries and possibly death could result from this defect and i am very unhappy with saturn's lack of concern for public safety. I can only drive my car when it is not raining because i cannot afford 481.00 to fix what should not have broken in the first place. The plastic molding on the windshield cavity is not sufficient or safe for any vehicle. Please attend to this matter before someone is killed.
. I was driving south on i-15 between cedar city and st. George utah.around 4:00 pm when i drove into a very heavy rain storm, i turned on the windshield wipers to clear the windshield. At which point the wipers went up and then quite. Thedriver side wiper went all the way to the left side of the windshield and stopped. The passenger side worked for a few minutes and then quite i had to pull over stop and water for the rain storm to pass over. Upon later inspection i found that the plastic housing that holds the wiper mounts to the main assembly had broken away from both sides causing the wipers to quit working. Since the car was out of warranty i went down to stephen wade chevrolet and purchased a new wiper motor module assembly. Which cost me $196,00.while i was replacing this wiper module assembly i noticed that the new wiper motor module assembly has no plastic parts.the unit was solid metal. Which should have been done in the first place to avoid this very serious safety issue. I did write saturn a letter and sent pictures as well showing them the problem this problem happens over a long period of time as hot and cold weather causes the plastic to get brittle and then brake. I am very concerned about the publics safety and advised saturn that i felt they should seriously consider issuing a recall and replace any of these vehicles which may have these plastic part installed on them. I have been driving for many years. As experienced driver i knew what to do. But for a younger or elder driver i really think this situation could have turned out very bad. Let's get something done before someone gets hurt or even worse killed. I just don't feel that saturn will do anything more about this safety issue. So i hope you will. Thanks for taking the time to read this letter and for your consideration, cooporation and concerns.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that the duct port, where air travels through the vehicle, fails to transport correctly and becomes stuck.the insulation between the vent loosens and stops switching between heat and defrost.the failure began at 36,000 miles.the failure has not been repaired.the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the windows could fog up and reduce visibility.the failure occurs in rainy weather conditions.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.
Temperature control knobs don't rotate and it restricts the air flow preventing the car from defogging front windshield, drivers side and passenger side windows restricting visibility making the continue operation of the vehicle unsafe.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the while driving in incliment weather, he noticed that the windshield wipers would not operate. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The vin was unavailable.
The windshield wiper arm component on my 2003 saturn ion (which connects the right and left wipers) has plastic parts that will snap in cold weather, rendering at least the left windshield wiper inoperative.this could have created an extremely hazardous condition, especially during a snow or ice storm.the repair shop told us that the component arm had to be on back order, and it would take two weeks to get a replacement.it actually took four weeks, which leads me to believe that the problem is not an isolated one.the replacement, which cost $162.00 without labor,also has plastic components.the windshield wipers sit below the part on the windshield where the defroster vents are aimed, causing the wipers to stay frozen on the windshield even after the defroster is turned on.when the wipers are turned on, the strain on the arm component (caused when the frozen wiper blades stay stuck on the windshield) causes the plastic part to snap, rendering at least the left wiper inoperative.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the windshield wipers were activated to clean the windshield.the driver's side windshield wipers failed to operate.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they stated that the failure was related to the windshield wiper transmission.the vehicle was repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.she is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 37,000.
My car feels like a death trap. To start off with only one of my windshield wiper motors work . When i first bought the car from a single individual the passenger side wiper appeared to shake a little more than the driver side. As if it was working a little harder to keep up with the other wiper.. And then less than a month after purchasing vehicle it stopped working all together. Now i only have the driver side wiper that i use. Also when i go to turn on the blinker, go over a railroad track,make a turn iorn vehicle, or sometimes just sitting still. The wiper will start working without me having turnned it on. At first it would just come on for 3 or 4 swipes and then automatically stop again. But now its doing it more frequently and sometimes it will not stop swippingwhichis very aggravating causing scratches on my windshield and wearing my one wiper down faster than it should be.along with these problems my car has also been idleing extremly high upon cranking and while changing gears it acts as if it gets stuck between 1rst 2cd and 3rd. Also when i try to increase speed for passing or to make turns it sometimes just causes it to bog down more instead of increasing my speed it sounds as if its gonna blow up the engine.
In the photograph below you will see the wiper transmission, made ofplastic, that broke on my 2003 saturn ion and was replaced on my vehicle on7/7/2017 at my expense of $298. I was stunned to learn that any carmanufacturer would use plastic for any moving part in a vehicle enginecompartment. I have been in contact with general motors, and at first theytold me there was nothing they could do. However, i have requested thatthey do a recall on the 2003 saturn to replace the wipers transmissions.i have also been told not to waste my time that this is not considered asafety issue by nhtsa. Let me assure you, it most definitely is a safetyissue. It is extremely dangerous to drive without the use of wipers whenit is pouring rain. The wiper broker while i was driving in morning rushhour traffic when i thought a rock had hit my windshield. It wasn't arock, it was the wiper that had slammed back into my windshield. I had nochoice but to keep going until i reached my destination at which time icalled a friend who loaned me their car until i could get this fixed.i have also done a little bit of research on this and found that my car isnot the only saturn 2003 that has had this problem. The case file numberswith gm are 8-2993888661 and 8-3078081084, with the latter being the mostrecent communication.and, while i know my care is 14 years old, the age should not be an issuesince the wiper transmission is made of plastic.i thank you for your consideration of this matter, and if this is not onyour list of safety/hazardous conditions that it be added to the list.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact was driving 25 mph when the power steering seized. In addition, the windshield wiperfailed and the front windows driver and passenger side windows could not be opened or closed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle should be taken to the dealer and they would decide if they should offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Takata recall, my 2003 saturn ion has recalls on the ignition switch and cylinder which is causing my car to be impossible to drive. This recall is causing the system to have a short with all my electrical. For example, windows don't roll down/up, wipers don't work, heater doesn't work, blinkers don't work, dash lights stay on causing battery to constantly be dead. All because there are recalls that need to be fixed.
While going down the interstate at 75, my wiper motor linkage blew apart because of the plastic. I couldn't see because of the snow, and had to reach out and grab the wipers, they cut my hand.
Driver noticed that the transmission would down shift on its own.driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thattransmission was adjusted on more than one occasion.however,driver informed the mechanic that the problem still occurred, and had not been resolved.the consumer stated that the engine takes 2-5 minutes for it to idle down from 2500 rpm's. The consumer stated that the defoster on the passenger side failed.the consumer stated that the hood would not always close properly.
When driving my car. My power steering power light comes on and beeps. It is difficult to steer, i have to pull over and restart my car. Also my power windows will work after the car is off and doors are opened.these items are on the recall list, i was told because it was not my year it was just a coincidence. Really??thanks for any help.
The driver's side door leaks at the top.condensation gathers on the upper inside of the door and drips on the drivers leg, as well as on the power window/locks switches, which could cause corrosion or a short in the electrical system.
2003 saturn ion . Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall issues *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was purchased new and she was never informed of a recall regarding the body control module which she was having problems with. The consumer stated the problem first started when the driver side window dropped when she closed the door. Then it would not stay up. Then half of the dash went black. The next window would go up and down on its own with no contact of any type.then the controls to the electric windows stopped working completely and the electronic lock/opening device would not open the doors any longer or lock the trunk. The consumer was informed she would have to pay for a diagnostic test. The consumer also stated there was also a problem with the transmission. The vehicle did not react to being in park, so therefore, she had difficulty removing the keys from the ignition.the o2 sensor and the ignition switch had to be replaced. The consumer stated the transmission was never properly replaced. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled and the steering locked up.
Consumer having problems getting two recalls performed on the vehicle. *phwhen the consumer tried to make an appointment, the dealership told the consumer he had heard of the recall but was not familiar with what it said, the consumer wanted to make an appointment for the weekend, but was told the most skilled mechanics worked weekdays. The consumer felt the dealership had only been minimally informed of the recall.
2003 saturn ion1. During cold weather the passenger side window frosts. The controls are set for defrost, air on and blower medium high. Even with the blower on high there is very little air coming from the passenger side defrost outlet. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion. The dealer said the system is operating as designed.2. The hood latch freezes and the hood cant be opened to add window washer fluid. Sometimes you can get the hood open but you cant relatch the hood completely without pushing the hood release handle down. A co-worker has a similar problem with his ion.3. Some the edges on interior plastic parts on the are very sharp. The worst is the compartment door to the left drivers leg. This popped open and had a sharp rough edge. As i exited the car i cut my leg. I fixed this myself by filling the edge. *la
The other day while driving my saturn ion in the rain my windshield wiper went the opposite direction into on coming traffic had to stop the car and attempt to fix on highway. The wiper since then will not work.the wiper arm no sits loosely on car.this issue happened to my wife's saturn ion also we had to repair it. That time it happened while vehicle was at mechanic they never took responsibility for it.
To date, vehicle has has multiple problems which dealer/service department has been unable to resolve. 10 service visits in less than 6 months and no end in sight. Problems include: daytime running lights/blinker lights inopperable (repaired 6 times); outside temperature guage malfunctioning (repaired 3+ times); air conditioning inopperable and compass malfunctioning.
Interior roof around sun roof - very loss and wires are exposed.dealership was notified when vehicle was purchased and failed to fix issue.possible issue with wires exposed to getting wet.ceiling has started to hang lower because the material/glue holding it in place is not working right.possible replacement of ceiling should be done but company has not.
2003 ion has had blower fan, clutch switch, cylinder cable hood latch, brake light bulb, wiper module all replaced with in months apart from each other.the rotors werewarped and the tail lamp failed.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
- the contact called regarding a 2003 saturn ion.the contact stated that theengine would not turn over in cold temperatures. This happened intermittently,36 times.the contact didnot lose power .the vehicle will eventually start.the contact tookthe vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer diagnosed the failure, but she would have to pay for the repair. The contact stated that the windshield washersdidnot work.the weatherwasnot a factor.
2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to defective plastic linkage on the transmissionconnects the wiper motor to the windshield wiper arm. The consumer stated the defective part was made out of plastic, which was not durable in such a critical place as the windshield wiper transmission.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the contact started the ignition and the windshield wiper system activated.immediately, the driver's side windshield wiper began to move erratically.the failure occurred without warning.currently, the driver's side windshield wiper is inoperative.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was not accepted by the system.the failure and current mileages were 62,000.
I don't know what caused the failure, but it has never been abused, and the car has only 45747 miles as of the service date.we live in michigan, and although the manufacturer may want to claim that snow caused this failure, we have not had any snowfall prior to this date (10-25-06). I noticed that the windshield wiper arm was folded outward from the windshield.i took it to the dealer, and their diagnosis was that the support bracket was broken.however, there is no way to obtain the simple bracket.the entire assembly including the wiper motor which still functioned correctly had to be replaced.the parts of the assembly are aunitized module where no single part can be purchased individually.the total cost of this assembly (gm part number 15221904 according to the invoice) was $149.12 while labor and fees made up an additional $100.overall cost to fix was $250.91 with state taxes.i asked for the broken part, which is available for you to look at (i will take digital pictures if you so wish).additionally, while most of the mechanism is constructed of metal, the high stress points (the brackets) are made of brittle plastic.while no harm came to me because of this failure, the potential for catastrophe does exist. If this mechanism were to fail while one was driving, their vision would be obstructed and an accident could easily occur.this is particularly true in my case, where the driver's side wiper was rendered virtually useless.this defect could easily be corrected.the brackets which are both made of brittle plastic could be replaced with a more reliable metal part.to save precious pennies, saturn chose to construct this critical part of the car with aninferior material.the result is a design flaw potentially affecting the safety of thousands of unsuspecting saturn owners.i ask that consideration be made for them while this complaint is reviewed.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.while driving 55 mph during rainy conditions, the windshield wipers traveled beyond the normal radius.the contact noticed that the plastic linkage on the wiper motor had failed.the dealer has not inspected the vehicle.there is a defect investigation open (nhtsa action # pe07011) for the windshield wiper linkages.the current and failure mileages were 43,000.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion.the windshield wiper linkage failed while driving 50 mph in the rain.the windshield wiper came offthe driver's side window shield and would not return to its normal position.the failure mileage was 42,990.the dealer informed the contact that they were repairing the linkage.the contact wasaware that of investigation# pe 07011 on the same year, make and model vehicle for the duplicate failure.also, the dealerinformed the contact that the timing chain should be repaired, it wasrelated to investigation #dp 05008.the current mileage was 43,000.
Premature failure of the driver side windshield wiper linkage causing wiper to be inoperable.
The contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the windshield wiper arm failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the dealer stated that the windshield wiper motor and arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vin did not apply to recallcampaign id number 02v283000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. Updated 10/19/11*ljupdated 01/30/12complaint status update 02/08/12
When it rains or snows, my driver seat and floor gets wet. There are no water stains around the sun roof nor is there any water damage on the drivers' door. In new england, the car is non-functional in the winter and spring because of this problem. I have taken it to the local saturn dealership and they have refused to fix it. 2) i have had to replace my front turn signals 3 times in 1.5 years. I am almost convinced it is a socket problem and not a lightbulb problem. 3) i have had to replace the brakes and rotors twice within a 12 month period. In that time. I have only driven 17,000 miles. Once is understandable. Twice is expensive and ridiculous.
I was driving in the highway at 65mph when the leftrear tire blew out and the car swerved violently to the left. Thankfully there were no other cars around, and i was able to handle the steering wheel and break slowly, taking the car to the shoulder.the 4 tires were michelin defender 205/55r16 and were bought at costco on 01/2015.supposedly they have 90,000 mile warranty. The car was not overloaded, i was the only passenger and the weather was cool.
While driving 30 mph front right wheel locked up for unknown reason. Dealer notified, and made repairs. However,problemreoccurred.
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