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Still kickin, but many problems
Pt, 02/08/2010
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my Ion 3 in 6/2005 & have had the ignition replaced 3 times already, as well as the driver's window motor & wiper motor. I just brought it to Strauss for an alignment & they told me that both control arms, all bearings, and rods are shot...in a FOUR year old car!! No excuse for this. I previously owned a 93 Grand Am & the control arm only cracked due to a collision in 04. Control arms should NEVER wear out in less than 5 years! Please note also that my sister owns an '04 Saturn Ion & has had the same ignition issues. Just last week the key became stuck in the column-this, 2 months after they replaced her ignition! Def. avoiding GM if possible. No wonder they're going under!
What we thought it would be....and more
Damian , 03/26/2005
2005 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We first saw the ION at the Auto Show in Houston in early February. The value and sharp looks attracted my wife and I to it right away. She was already driving a Saturn and loved it so we looked into getting her the ION. It's been just over a month and we absolutely love it. Handles extremely well and is very fun to drive. Guage cluster in the middle of the dash is different , but nice. Without a doubt, one of the best decisions we've ever made.
Lemon of all vehicles
sandi, 01/24/2009
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2005 Saturn in Mid 2005. I had a 1996 for almost 10 years and loved it. This 2005 ION is a piece of junk. I have almost been killed three times driving this car, once was on I-95. You can start the car, but don't leave the house because after a mile or so the car stops dead, leaving you without power or brakes. You have to wait from 10 to 20 minutes to get it started again, and then pray it does not stall again. Apparently the computer in the car is defective. However, it takes them several tries to determine this defect. Had they determined it back in 2006, I would have sent this car packing back to the manufacturer under the lemon law here in Florida. Don't buy one!
Poorly Designed, Mechanically Defective
amarri, 09/20/2005
2005 Saturn ION Red Line 4dr Quad Coupe (2.0L 4cyl S/C 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle: 4 tow-in and 2 drive-in service calls. Check Engine light glowing steadily, fuel gauge registering zero, rough engine idle (car struggles to remain running), loss of power when operating A/C (A/C fan and headlights dimming), annoyingly squeaking seats, water leaks, and dangerously faulty gearshift knob that breaks off in hand when using. Cheap interior materials and poor instrument cluster visibility. Poor rear-view mirror visibility: many blind spots.
Hunk of junk
Frank, 01/06/2016
2005 Saturn ION 1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Got car for a bargain.i know previous owner and remember him having problems with battery.just brought it in for recalls and new key got stuck already.what a hunk of junk.i will neverbuy a gm car again.they made these when they thought they were going bankrupt.All the government safety and inspection people should be fired for allowing these pieces of garbage on the road.
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