Used 2004 Saturn ION Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used ION for sale
Third Saturn owned, Ion bad choice
kellyd, 03/16/2008
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been driving Saturns for almost 10 years now. I swore by them until the Ion.I no longer have it as it was totalled in an auto accident recently. The only damage was to the front underside. The hood was completely intact. I've always bought Saturns for their safety features as well as price. However, the seating was very uncomfortable, especially for longer drives. My seats stained very easily, including water stains. The battery was defected and had to be replaced 2 days after purchasing it (brand new)! It was replaced again last year. I was unable to start the car right away in cold weather on certain days. This started 3 years after purchasing it.
Dependable car
M.Martinez, 06/13/2020
2004 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used from another owner. It’s been a reliable car. Not bad on gas. Very cold A/C, colder than any other car I’ve owned. It’s only needed oil change and tune up and has ran great. Headlights aren’t as strong so I have to keep high beams on for night driving. CD has stuck before but other than that great car! Oh and I have had some recall notifications sent however I was able to take to dealer to repair at no cost to me.
Great Car
Dan Hurd, 04/28/2008
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is all I expected and more. Handles great. Comfortable and roomy. Solid feel. Love the plastic side panels (this car looks new after 4.5 years). Excellent styling. No maintenance issues. Very powerful acceleration and cruises nicely - I have found myself doing 90 when I am not paying attention. For the base saturn this is quite a car.
Black Beauty
alex walker, 06/02/2006
2004 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We just traded our 2004 ION 1 in for a 2006 VUE. The ION was a great car and served our family of five well. We got up to 40 mpg on the freeway and were able to fit three car seats in the back and a double stroller in the trunk. Ours was an automatic and had plenty of punch to it when needed. Overall a great car which will be missed.
a kit car in disguise
kurt w, 12/26/2003
2004 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Despite the courtesy of Saturns' sale staff and large rebates, the ION 3 sedan has proved the worst car I've ever owned. Full of rattles and squeaks, poor fitting trim, a jerky transmission, and harsh ride over small bumps, the final insult are service departments that, while polite, damage the car while fixing it (wrecking trim or leaving grease and oil behind) or leave parts off. My last two Toyotas together had a third of the problems this car has. Bob Lutz, stop talking about sport cars and get GM build quality past Yugo class!