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I hate this car.
Danielle, 05/06/2009
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was my very first car. The first month of driving it I loved it! But then things started going wrong. The waterproofing on the drivers side window wore down so it was extremely loud driving and water would leak in when it rained. At the same time the steering column collapsed. There is something always rattling in the back of my car and it comes loose and I have to shove it back in to place. When i have the air on, there is a buzzing noise coming from the passenger side. It seems like there is always something rattling. The seats are extremely uncomfortable and hot. It is not a very smooth ride. I am getting a new car as soon as possible. Exterior and interior are also very cheap.
Frustrated Saturn 2005 ION2 Owner - Cold Start Issue
mam824, 01/06/2013
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
In 2008, I had to purchase a vehicle right after I started a new job. I went to SATURN dealer, out of loyalty, (my old SATURN lasted 12 yrs). There was a car just brought in with very low mileage (12,000+) for a 2005 model. I have had my share of issues, but the cold start issue has been a thorn on my side for over two years! First it was the engine light that kept turning on, that took almost a year and two instances of my car being out of commission for weeks at a time to be resolved. GM did away with the SATURN brand, but they have certainly left a bad taste in my mouth about their product.
Hell of Car
Tamika Dixon, 08/15/2017
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Read the car fax before you buy.
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VERY UNHAPPY
dawn414, 04/04/2011
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car has been nothing but a headache since i bought it. It only has 40,000 miles on it, I had to replace the censor module twice, the front bushings, and the spark plugs already. It still squeeks, and the engine light always comes on.. Even with all new plugs and wires, dont know what else to do with it.. I will never buy another GM car in my lifetime, or any of my relitives.I have tried calling saturn company, and i have taken the car to the binghamton saturn dealer, and they can not fix it.. so much for customer satification.
Unhappy
unhappy, 11/15/2010
2005 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Loved the look of the car when I bought it however once it started getting cold the car wouldn't start, had to try it then wait ten min. Then it would start. Recently the clutch went out after only 65,000. Unbelievable