Used 2006 Saturn ION Consumer Reviews
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Vehicle would not shut off, key stuck
2006 Ion 2.4,level 3, 07/15/2009
2006 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Today I could not get the key out of the ignition with the vehicle running. I called Onstar, they connected me to a tow truck service. I called Saturn of Warren, Michigan. Mike at the Service Department did not seem surprised at all of the problem with the vehicle. He stated to me as the key is used in the ingintion, metal shavings come off the key and block up the ingintion center. I have owned the vehicle since 12 05, I also had the driver side window fall off the hinges on "the Freeway", I had to pull off at rush hour and push the window back in the door. Thankfully, I paid for the exented warrenty to 7 yrs or 75k miles, I wish now I paid for the 10, 100k warrenty.
Lacks
Terie , 04/27/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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This is our 5th Saturn. We've had mostly SC2s and a SL. This car just doesn't feel as solid. It feels cheap, like a Kia or a Neon. When I drive my bright yellow 2001 SC2, there's just more there. The doors feel tighter, the interior is better appointed.The seats aren't as comfy and front visability is a problem for a shorter person like me in the ION. Those big columns on either side of the windshield are a hazard. Paint has always been an issue with our Saturns, and it still is. My car is black, so you see every little thing.The yellow car always had paint issues to I don't think Saturn is the car it once was. Don't think a 6th Saturn is in our future.
Great buy if you get the discounts
brian, 04/27/2006
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
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Very roomy for such a small car. Fun to drive. Fuel economy could be better. I don't think the car is worth the MSRP, but with incentives, and GM family discount, it makes this car a great buy.
I will not buy another Saturn.
Charles, 11/11/2008
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car new. I have the key stuck in the ignition problem. The car wouldn't turn off. I could not remove the key. The car is less than three years old. The warranty has passed because of the mileage. The dealer refuses to even look at it unless I agree to pay. The ignition switch does not wear with mileage. This should not break within three years. I have searched the internet and this seems to be a common occurance with this car. This should be a recall but isn't. If you want me to buy a new car from you then stand behind the broken one you already sold me!! I am looking for a new second car. I was going to buy the Vue, but now it won't be a Saturn.
Re-thinking GM's quality
KAMH, 08/19/2009
2006 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The Saturn Ion is a sharp-looking 4cyl. sedan. I feel it has much more personality than, say, the Cobalt. My former '96 Saturn (before GM began manufacturing them) was built to last. My Ion is very reliable, but only with some fixing of things I've NEVER had to fix on any car before, even when it was 10 years old. Ions are notorious for bad ignition switches. When you turn the key....nothing happens, not even a click of the starter. I've replaced sway bar links, insulator and bushings. The catalytic converter is partially blocked up. My gearshifter was replaced in the first year for chrome chipping off the top. The current one needed the top superglued back on.