Used 2003 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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I'm Done
jewelz, 08/13/2007
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Door lock collapsed into the door, daylight running lights went out 3 times, lowest fan speed squeaks, everything stains the seats (even water), interior plastic doesn't line up/panels fell off on the inside, you have to get used to using your mirrors b/c you can't see out the back, hard/flat seats, cd player skips, the horn is hard to press, not enough ground clearance, gear shift obstructs cupholders, grinding noise from steering wheel, bad smell comes from AC, key got stuck in the ignition. I saved the worst for last- The transmission slips and the car jerks forward and the service guys don't believe you because they can't replicate the problem, fun times!
It's been a great car
George, 06/06/2008
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Ion has been a great car. The only mechanical failure, other than routine stuff like tires and brakes was a front wheel hub. The engine and transmission was redesigned for this model year and can really move for a 4 cylinder.
OK car
Leo, 11/25/2006
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
OK car for its price. Had minor problem with the electric system first year. Original set of tires of very bad quality and no warranty on them at all. On average 30mpg, which is great. Shock absorbing system is bad, can feel any bump on a road. Good ride otherwise. A bit rough switching between gears. Services not of great quality and not that cheap at all, I would say, a bit expensive for an entry level car.
Saturn blow-on
aidamahn, 03/02/2004
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had all kinds of problems with this car, from day 1. The 5-speed transmission shifts sloppy, the gears tend to be hard to shift into sometimes, or they'll pop out. The construction seams to be cheaper than usual. The internals of my driver side door literally fell apart, window popped off track and the lock/hondle stopped working. Traction Control and ABS conflict with shifting (IE: you can't put it in gear while the abs is going off, or breifly after). Traction Control makes car shake violently at lower speeds.
Not Such A Great Deal Afterall
Kristen, 06/11/2008
Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first bought the car, I liked it. Maybe just because it was my first car. Since then, it's been disappointed over and over. The locking mechanism fell into the door; the ignition switch, starter, ECU, and battery had to be replaced at 30k miles for no apparent reason; the shift lock solenoid needs replacing or the key won't turn all the way back; even after replacement of recalled signal assembly, it's still bad. I've had nothing but problems with this car and can't wait to get rid of it! I will never, ever buy a Saturn ever again. This car was a huge disappointment!