2007 Saturn ION Consumer Discussions

Saturn Ion Starting Problems

• Power Steering/Electrical Issue (Won't Shift Gears)

  Written by: edw061000 on Dec 27, 2011 2:26:03 PM

  I have been reading through this forum since my 2007 Saturn Ion started having power steering issues. It suddenly started one day when it shut off all of a sudden while I was driving. From then it has been off and on for no reason. I tried replacing the 60 amp fuse that controls the power steering (though the other one wasn't blown) and that didn't help. Then all of a ... Read More

Power Steering fail

• Re: '05 Saturn Ion [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: btoch on Nov 9, 2011 8:16:17 AM

  I am having a similar problem with my 2005 Saturn Ion. The power steering stopped working, the speedometer stopped working (it remains at 0 regardless of my speed), also the odometer doesn't seem to work either - my mileage does not increment when I drive. There is an engine diagnostic code of P0502. I saw posts from 2007 Saturn Ion owners who say that they received letters from GM in 2009 ... Read More

Saturn Ion Starting Problems

• Re: '07 Saturn Ion starting issue [mcewan821]

  Written by: dozensaturn on Oct 30, 2011 8:26:53 AM

  Jennifer, Dream on! Just kidding of course. If GM had a plan to hav a recall, why did they then let this problem remain for all this time! We encounterd this specific problem in 2007 on one of our dozen plus ION's, less and one thousand miles out of warranty but still within 36 months. The dealership mishandled the repair, could never show what parts (lock-cylinder etc) they replaced but charged ... Read More

• Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]

  Written by: saturntech9 on Oct 3, 2011 9:28:28 AM

  There is no reason to reflash or reprogram the bcm when replacing the ignition switch all you have to do is relearn the pass lock sensor in the new switch for the bcm this can be done manually with no computers or special tools.I have replaced so many of these switches i have lost count from the first year ion 2003 to the last ion 2007 i have only relearned the ... Read More

• Re: Saturn Ion Starting issue [dozensaturn]

  Written by: pamela519 on Oct 2, 2011 10:52:34 AM

  Unfortunately for me..... I brought it to a mechanic and he installed a new battery which I did not know I even needed. Cost me $183 and it was there for 3.5 months and he told me last week when I went to have it towed to GM that the battery had been drained and was not starting each time. they had to charge it. I had the car sitting for ... Read More

• Re: response about my 2005 staurn Ion 1 not starting and then starting agai

  Written by: saturntech9 on Aug 23, 2011 2:59:23 PM

  I have worked for saturn repairing there cars from 1993-2009 in southern california I have replaced the ignition switches for no starts on the 2003-2007 till the last year they made the ions they have redisgned that switch 3 or four times.That switch failing is the number cause for the no starts.I have replaced a few other parts here and there but for the intermintant no starts the switch is number ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: stevencp on Aug 18, 2011 12:25:33 PM

  I have had my 2003 Saturn sitting for 3 months because of this. I researched it last year and the problem is the ignition switch solonoid. They are easy to swap out and cheap ($25). I don't have the tools to do it and had bought another car and I am lazy; so it isn't fixed yet. It is the lubricant (grease) in the switch that is the failpoint and causes ... Read More

• Re: 2004 Saturn ION Starting Problem [kikib]

  Written by: krogers2 on Jul 13, 2011 9:29:36 AM

  I have had the same problem too!!! Just yesterday I try to turn the key to kill the engine and it wouldn't turn! I wasn't freaking out. I finally had to leave work and drive it to my local mechanic and after looking at it, he told me I have to replace the ignition system in the steering column...something like that. The key was stuck. He opened the steering column up ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems [justjessica]

  Written by: dev9 on Jul 4, 2011 7:22:30 PM

  Hi, I just ran into a problem this weekend when I went to the store and tried to turn my car off and it wouldn't turn off. Its the holiday and no one was open. I called a locksmith and he wouldn't touch my car since it was a 2007. He said I shouldn't be having those problems. The dealership was closed and I will be calling them in the morning. ... Read More

Saturn ION Tires/Wheels

• Re: Saturn ION Coupe 2007 [penny12]

  Written by: misty26 on Apr 25, 2011 1:54:39 PM

  mine did that it ended up being my inner tire rod.

key stuck

• Re: Stuck Key - saturn ion ignition key stuck now fixed [silverisis]

  Written by: sawdust4 on Mar 7, 2011 9:22:03 AM

  This seems to be very good information. I looked in my 2007 Ion manual and could not find details without reading the whole manual. Can you post where the info is located? I called AAA and the driver opened the fuse box and pulled the ECM (engine control module?) fuse to shut the engine down. He replaced the fuse and we re-started the engine. The engine ran VERY rough. Hope it ... Read More

Saturn ION

• Saturn Ion ignition key stuck?

  Written by: orbit9090 on Aug 26, 2010 8:19:38 AM

  Saturn Ion ignition key stuck? A possible solution is to replace the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) SOLENOID. The Saturn dealership pronounced it "bitsy cell-a-noid" - It is the circuit that tells the keylock mechanism that the car is parked and allows the key to rotate to Off. I was experiencing intermittent problem whereby ignition key would not remove from ignition switch after automatic transmission is placed in Park. Replace the ... Read More

key stuck

• Re: Stuck Key - saturn ion ignition key stuck now fixed

  Written by: orbit9090 on Aug 26, 2010 8:15:08 AM

  Saturn Ion key stuck in ignition? Intermittent problem for Saturn Ion whereby ignition key will not remove from ignition switch after automatic transmission is placed in Park? Is your key stuck in the ignition lock cylinder? A possible solution is to replace the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) SOLENOID. The Saturn dealership pronounced it "bitsy cell-a-noid" - It is the circuit that tells the keylock mechanism that the car is parked ... Read More

Trading in Leased 2007 Saturn ION

• Re: Trading in Leased 2007 Saturn ION [benny_bing]

  Written by: onefunkar on Aug 25, 2010 2:37:50 PM

  depending which model its probably worth 8 to 9500 to the dealer depending on what model it is. probably would sell for 9999 to 10999. no sales tax benefit as it cant be used as a trade because you dont own it.

• Trading in Leased 2007 Saturn ION

  Written by: benny_bing on Aug 9, 2010 4:23:46 PM

  Hi, I will soon trade in my 2007 Saturn ION which I have leased for 3 years. It only has 15,000 miles on it, and there has been no damage. There is only 8,300 left to pay on the car to own. How much should a dealer be willing to pay me for this car? I am looking to trade this in to get a new lease. Any help or info ... Read More

Saturn Ion Starting Problems

• Re: MY 2004 SATURN ION PROBLEMS HELP ME [arniemac27]

  Written by: myionneedshelp on Apr 26, 2010 12:23:43 PM

  Hello: I have the key stuck in the ignition problem with my 2007 Ion. I went to the dealer and got a replacement switch and installed it without having checked into this problem on the internet (big mistake). I guess I should have cut that white wire before I replaced the ignition switch. I have seen several posts on several sites about re-programing the pass-lock by moving the key to the ... Read More

key stuck

• Stuck Key

  Written by: arlowe on Sep 25, 2009 7:54:58 AM

  I have a 2007 Saturn Ion that I purchased in early August. It is now back at the dealer for the SECOND TIME because without warning, the key will not disengage from the ignition. The car CANNOT be turned off. My car is a 5speed and they just have me stall it. This last time it was stalled in my driveway overnight and of course in the morning the battery was ... Read More

Saturn ION Tires/Wheels

• Re: Saturn ION Coupe 2007 [just_tired]

  Written by: blackion2 on Jul 5, 2009 7:10:28 PM

  HEY YOU JUST NEED TO FILL THEM TO EXACTLY 35 PSI THAT'S ALL MINE FEEL GOOD AT THAT

Saturn Fails in Car Rapair/ warranty

• Saturn Fails in Car Rapair/ warranty

  Written by: sneaky141 on Jul 31, 2008 9:48:16 AM

  July 19th 2008 my daughter drover her new 2007 Saturn Ion through a street that had three inches of water on the road. The water spashed as she went through the water and the car died. After several attempts to start the vehicle it was towed to Saturn of Cedar Rapids. The starter would not turn the engine over and we were told that the engine had water in it and ... Read More

Saturn ION Tires/Wheels

• Re: Saturn ION Coupe 2007 [just_tired]

  Written by: orbit9090 on Jul 10, 2008 8:26:45 AM

  I have no problem with my air conditioning - and it has no effect on how many potholes are in the street.

• Re: Saturn ION Coupe 2007 [leahd]

  Written by: just_tired on Feb 11, 2008 7:34:49 AM

  I can never get the air right. I get a bumpy ride all the time. I have an ION 2004. I purchased this in 2007.

Saturn ION Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2007 Saturn ION 2 Sedan

  Written by: orbit9090 on Nov 21, 2007 8:55:34 AM

  2007 Saturn ION 2 Sedan 2.2L Auto w\ pref pkg 2. MSRP was $15,825. Used $1,000 down payment coupon from GMAC lease pull-ahead promotion - which covered the 6% sales tax. Dealer fees were $270. Financed $16,056. GMAC was offering 0% for 72 months on ION's. Payment is $223 per month for 72 months. Zero cash down. Zero interest. When test driving the 2007 ION, found it to be very quiet ... Read More

Saturn ION Tires/Wheels

• Re: Saturn ION Coupe 2007 [penny12]

  Written by: leahd on Jul 16, 2007 9:16:04 AM

  I have not had wobbling, but have had a hard time keeping air in my tires. I have had electrical problems, from the get-go. Nothing seems to fix the problems. This is my second Saturn. I had no trouble out of the first one, the SL1.

• Saturn ION Coupe 2007

  Written by: penny12 on Apr 24, 2007 9:13:52 AM

  I bought a 2007 Saturn ION Coupe the end of December 2006. I have had the car 4 mos and keep experiencing a wobbling when driving between 4-10 mph (traffic). They have balanced and aligned my car 4 times since I bought the car, once a month (it needs service every month I commute 1,000 mile a week). It seems to help for a short while and then the problem continues. ... Read More

Saturn Maintenance & Repair

• Any Alternatives?

  Written by: nonnemacher on Feb 21, 2006 7:49:11 PM

  I've had several Saturns. Generally the older ones were better. I've not had major engine trouble with any of them, but the dealerships generally can't fix anything - even the little problems, unless you really complain about it and force the issue. My 2004 ION has been reliable, but has need multiple visits to the dealer for what I think are "soft recalls." Saturn knows that certain problems exist and has ... Read More

Saturn ION

• Re: New purchase - ION 2 with Special Value Sport Package [taxman10]

  Written by: tramky on Jun 25, 2005 5:41:09 PM

  This reads like me recent experience buying a new '05 Ion 2, equipped in what seems to be the identical way. I really like the car so far and I too think it was a good deal. As with most cars, time & more mileage will tell the real story about reliability. This Ion is quite quiet inside and the wind noise at highway speed is more than acceptable. Seats are ... Read More

• Ion Fails IIHS Side Impact Tests in a Bad Way; Cobalt Passes

  Written by: micweb on Mar 9, 2005 2:11:56 PM

  The Insurance Institute's test involves crashing a pickup truck or SUV height vehicle, with contoured front end, into the side of the tested vehicle at 31 mph. This is different from the NHTSA's side impact test, which uses a mid-size passenger car as the impacting vehicle. Since the point of contact with an SUV is higher than that of a car, and since they weigh more, very few vehicles can pass ... Read More

• more on the L series replacment

  Written by: kurtamaxxguy on Sep 4, 2004 9:11:04 AM

  briefly, as this is an ION forum, Saturn will be building its 2007 version of the Malibu Maxx as an L series replacment at the GM Fairfax Kansas plant. You can read more at the reuters or car and driver web sites, to name two. As the ION's a delta platform and the Maxx is an Epison platform, I can't see the ION morphing into a Maxx, though Saturn could probably ... Read More