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Brianna of Puyallup, WA April 11, 2009
Brianna of Puyallup WA (04/11/09)
I two have a 2003 Ion at least 3 times a week my car won't start. When it is cold it is even more often I can't tell you how many times I have been late to work, or been written up at work for being late I bought the car with the expectation of getting to work on time. i should not have to pay hundreds of dollars to pay for the repairs my self.
Some one needs to hold saturn responsible for repairing these vehicles at no cost to the customer as they are aware of the problems and continue to sell these cars to unknowing customers. this is bad business i will never own another saturn and will certainly tell everyone in hearing distance to avoid them. Tammy of Athens, AL April 8, 2009
Tammy of Athens AL (04/08/09)
I bought a 2005 Saturn Ion 6 DAYS ago, and am having the same problem not being able to get the key to turn to the lock position so I can remove the key. The dealership will gladly fix it, at MY expense! I noticed the problem when I test drove it, and was told oh, you just have to push in when you turn the key in reality he was saying yep, it is your problem now! I haven't even made the first payment on the car yet, and I have been quoted from 300-700 to get it fixed.
I'm glad I researched the problem because I have been told a lot of different things that were wrong with it. I also found out that the Saturn plant in Spring Hill, TN where my car was made is now Chevrolet Traverse. I think if everyone who posted here reported this to the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau we could all get results.
Armando of Dallas, TX April 6, 2009
Armando of Dallas TX (04/06/09)
hello there!! it happened to me twice already that I could not start my Saturn ion this morning. 6:30 am getting ready to go to work my car could not start. I tried and tried and nothing. the lights were ok, so I knew that it was not the battery. the same issue happened back on December 22, 2008 and after a 5min I turned the steering wheel and started and was able to drive it with no problems until this morning that happened again. glad that my girlfriend was able to take me to get my 2nd car and get to work.
Cecilia of Lebanon, IN April 3, 2009
Cecilia of Lebanon IN (04/03/09)
Same problems as reported by MANY before me and same results (being stranded, losing work time, safety issues) 2005 Saturn Ion 3. AM seeing trends online posting sites and mine follows suit with the same problems. 1.) Won't start when weather is below 30 degrees 2.) key will not come out, gets stuck in the ON postion. I have had to invest in getting the key switch, ignition,etc replaced TWICE in the past 6 months - Saturn parts used 3.) windows esp on drivers side randomly fall out...first they get like a fin or shark tail appearance as they come out of the track and then they fall completely off track and won't go up again. Have had that fixed 2 times now and need it again. Windshield is loose and air blows through all the time.
My car is in the shop again today as I couldn't get it to shut off. This is a big problem and I like others want to pursue lemon laws, want Saturn to issue a recall and fix the problem. They have a TSB out on it,but not a recall. Seems like so many of us with 2005 2006 Ion have the same problem, at what point does it become Saturn's problem to take care of us? I will never buy Saturn again nor will those that have seen me go through all this trouble. I bought the car brand new and have been the only owner. I can't wait to get rid of it and buy an oversees vehicle, I tried American and it is so unreliable and that is sad. Saturn needs to be forced to stick by its customers.
A great deal of money put into car and I live paycheck to paycheck like many Americans, I can't afford this car payment and all the troubles! I have lost wages and time at work. I have had to rent other vehicles to get to work while this one was being repaired. I have been stranded in remote locations in the dark in the city - it could have put me in grave personal danger. I am sick of this car being unreliable and the maker not forced to do anything about it! There are THOUSANDS of owners of same vehicle going through the same problem. Alica of Alva, OK March 30, 2009
Alica of Alva OK (03/30/09)
I own an 04 Saturn Ion 3 Quad Coupe.. I love my car except for the issue with the not liking to start in cold weather. The pluses are that its cute and sporty and gets very good gas mileage. the suicide doors are actually very convinent with lower elementary aged kids. Its fun to drive (when it will start). I've gotten tons of compliments on it. (Now I am wishing I would have sold it to one of those admiriers.) Well unfortunately now, the weather has warmed up and my car still won't do anything. I am at my wits end. I had the ignition replaced 2 years ago. I just replaced the starter, and yet nothing happens other than a clicking.
I love the design of the car, but I am furious that I am making payments on a car that does nothing! I actually was ready to trade it in and get a bigger vehicle, but I was a little hesittant... well there is no question now! As soon as its running, I'm done with it. I want a car that I can rely on to start and get me to work on time. This was the first time for me to get a non-Ford car, and I can't say that it makes me want to buy another Saturn, or GM. It won't start and I live 125 miles from the nearest dealership; I finally took it to the local GM dealership. I called a hours after having it towed there, and the guys in the service department said that they were about to throw their ands up and say that they couldn't do anything with it.
Also a trim piece on the driver side door fell off with no noticeable external stimuli. Luckily I was able to order the part online and replace it myself. I want it to look nice when I get rid of it. I called Saturn again today, after being cut off by someone the other day, and I do have to say that the second person I talked to at Saturn seemed to be sincerely concerned and helpful. She called the GM dealer here and is supposed to call me and the dealership back to see if anything has been accomplished. She is definitely the bright spot in this entire situation.
I can't tell how many times I have been late to work because of this lemon! I have also spent money on trying to fix and gas to take it to a dealership.
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