Used 2003 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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So many better vehicles for the money
RuddigerPez, 02/22/2009
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Chose an ION because I was trading in an SL2 and wanted the best value. Unfortunately, this car disappointed at every turn. Poor performance, with a loud engine, horrible road noise and terrible mileage (currently at about 26 hwy with driver only). Interior layout looked innovative but in all practicality it just doesn't work. Driver's seat is the most uncomfortable I've ever experienced. And the GM passlock issue has reared its ugly head with my model, though no recall has been issued. I made a horrible decision considering the Corolla, Civic, or Sentra were all much better vehicles for the same price at the time of purchase. It is a mistake I will not make again.
Will Never buy another one!
Unhappy Owner, 11/11/2004
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The first six months the car was pretty great and then the problems started. Since then I have had it in the shop 8 times. I am so sick of taking this car in! I am trading very soon and I will never buy another Ion! The dealership was really great but the car is crap. I have never had a car with so many defects. I have had every blinker and light replaced and now I am having transmission issues. Also my AC knobs dont turn right anymore. Please....dont buy this car unless you want problems. I wish I knew about this site before I bought!
What Else Can Go Wrong??
gretchen1982, 10/08/2008
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Absolutely hate this car. During the warranty years I had most of the undercarriage replaced. Rear suspension was originally put in wrong. Then in the winter it started "not turning over." But yesterday when it had been parked in a garage (and it was a good 50 degrees out) it did it again. The seats stain easily from even water.
My sorrow
NOT WORTH IT, 09/24/2005
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car during my junior year of college and have had nothing but problems with since I bought it. I have had transmissions problems since one month after I bought it that have still not been fixed and the dealership has lied to me about parts that they did not fix when they said that they did ( I caught them) and I have had terrible problems with the lights and blinkers. But the worst problem of all was how easily the car was almost totaled just from hitting a deer. The car is so light that it is a terrible winter car. Never again will I buy a Saturn especially since the dealership has treated my so poorly.
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HRC, 11/05/2006
Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Rides good, nice exterior style. The engine has enough power, big trunk. Ignition switch went bad twice and it seems to be going bad again. The interior panels fall off or come loose easily. The heater core went bad. Lots of rattles and wind noise. Radiator sensor went bad.