Used 2004 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews
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saturn sucks
glori970, 10/09/2004
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
bought a saturn ion in march 2004, never ever again will i purchase or drive a saturn. brand new car with fuel pump issues, catalytic converter problems, engine has a tendency to stall while in motion. when another car hit mine in a parking lot, the quarter panel was literally torn apart. can only be grateful that i had no passengers at the time. car is advertised as being dent-proof, cant prove it by the hail damage sustained. gas guzzler, i got better mpg with a 94 s10.
An Abysmal Car Nothing But Problems
johnnysmith1, 06/15/2004
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 530 miles, my right window malfunctioned, at 580 miles, a sound started coming from the dashboard. The locks would suddenly open and then lock, all by themselves. At 1305 miles, more rattles from the rear left window and door panel. As soon as the lease is over, this car is fired.
don't waste your money on a saturn
lemon driver, 02/23/2004
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
These cars are poorly built and are a costly mistake to own. If you value your money and what something that will hold up, buy a toyota. Don't learn the hard way like I did.
A true lemon! Starting difficulties!
Mike S., 11/27/2010
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the car that killed Saturn. Mine was plagued with electrical problems: "Passlock" malfunctions made the car unstartable at times. (2 column passlock switch assemblies replaced and the problem came back a 3rd time. A $300+ dealer repair if out-of- warranty.) The sensor in the anti- freeze overflow failed. Left headlight problem due to wiring harness wear. Recall for turn signal mal-function. Noisy McPherson struts in winter. A harsh ride, especially in winter. Cheap- looking seats and interior trim. Only pluses: good gas mileage and no rust due to plastic body parts. A mediocre end to the Saturn legacy. Basically a small Chevy with plastic side panels. Too bad.
Lemon of a car
SAnderson, 02/03/2007
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as my first new car. My used Nissan Sentra, that was 12 years old, was beginning to cost me a great deal of money. Now that I've had this Saturn Ion Coupe of 3.5 years, I should have kept my old Sentra. In 3.5 years, I've been to the service department more than I care to admit. It's frustrating to buy a new car with so many problems: transmission, starter, etc. I can't wait until I can afford to buy a different, better car.