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Worst Car I have ever owned...
Rich Anderson, 01/02/2017
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car only 7 years old with 95,000 for my daughter. The shocks and struts had to be replaced, and even after that it made horrible creaking sounds from underneath. It had 6 or 7 factory recalls. One was that the key could be removed from the ignition even when the car was running! Crazy - but when I took to the dealer they refused to replace the ignition switch because they said it had been done 1 year prior. If so they put another bad one in! Next the gas tank leaked - and had to be replaced - $300. Never had that happen to a car before! Replaced a couple sensors and check engine light came on again a couple months later. I have owned 15-20 cars in my life and this was by far the worst - even worse than an old MG Midget I had. I will never buy any GM product again - I should have known better. I only have 1 good thing to say about this car: The battery is in the trunk, so when - predictably - I had to replace that it was super clean. Yay!
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Horrible, save yourself the hassle!
CourtneyT, 09/12/2008
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in Dec 2007 for a birthday gift to myself. Ii am 19 and had never owned a new car. Well let's just say if I could go back and get a different car I would! At 3000 miles my car was in the shop 2 times for clunking while doing u turns, which they replaced the tire well and it still continues today, and also a chirping in the tires. They tell me there is nothing wrong with it, also still going on today. I have 8000 miles on my car & I have been to the shop 9 times for the reasons above and now clunking in the back of the car as well as brake clunking. My rotors have been replaced for being warped after 2000 miles. and the tire well, also things have been falling off the car!
Mechanical nightmare
otis23, 07/30/2013
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
After buying the car used 2007 in mid 2011, the head cracked 10 months later for no apparent reason, spewing oil everywhere to a tune of over $2K. Now the front end shakes and vibrates periodically like the car is falling apart, and sounds like a helicopter under the hood at other times. Time to dump it.
Would not reccomend
inpeaces, 04/28/2009
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car has been nothing but trouble for me, in the 1yr of owning it I have had to replace the headlights (apparently they had cracked and there was about a cup of water in each), the electrical system is very touchy (not fun having your seemingly brand new car stall at a light) and to put the icing on the cake my right side mirror fell off, no I did not hit anything, it simply fell off while driving.. Also it gets no where near the estimated gas millage, I might as well be fueling a truck for as much gas as this car eats up. It will take a lot for me to buy from Saturn again.
Great Small Car
Cardog, 06/03/2008
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My college daughter had driven this car in Grand Rapids for the past year with wonderful fuel economy and through a lot of hard winter days. This was a great buy and it is too bad GM stopped making this fuel efficient and affordable small vehicle. She loves the center display as she is short and can see the road better with nothing block her forward vision. With a manual transmission the highway economy is 35mpg. She claims this is a very quiet car and I would agree as I have a couple of Saturn Vues, 2006 and 2007 and it is by far more quiet then these more expensive Saturns on the highway. With full airbags I feel confident she is in a safe vehicle even thought it is a compact.
Couldn't be happier
Couldn't be happier, 12/30/2007
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our daughter purchased the first model year (2003) ION, and is generally pleased with it. The ION has been refined and improved each year, then when they "perfected" it, they stopped making it. We purchased this car used (31,500 miles), but it looks, handles, and performs as if we just drove it out of the new car showroom. A good, solid feel to it, and fun to drive. A mistake with the original ION was the factory-installed Firestone tires (terrible), but they switched to Goodyear Assurance Comfortreds a few years ago, and they are great, safe tires!
An Underaetd Car
New Jersey Driver, 01/05/2008
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 97 Sl 1 automatic for my ION. I have been very satisfied to date .I have had no problems at all. I find my ION to be comfortable, quiet & fun to drive . The fuel economy is good. I like the electronic steering. My ION is easier to handle than my SL 1 was . I was surprised by this car and it exceeds my expectations. The build quality is good and the interior is well put together .The Storm Grey color is beautiful. My ION holds the road well. Saturn refined the ION since its introduction and my 2007 shows the results.I do wish that the power window buttons would be easier to find at night. Overall my ION has a degree of refinement that I did not expect to find.
Excellent Value for Its Price
PhantomSoul, 01/19/2007
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my ION when my 4-year-old VW Jetta needed a ridiculously expensive amount of repairs in order to pass the NJ emmissions exam. Since, I've never looked back. The car has no known issues that I've experienced and is very reliable, stable at high speeds and has actually been more fun to drive than the last car -- believe it or not. The dealership experience was great too. Pretty much everything you'd expect from Saturn's reputation. For those of us on a limited budget, the ION shows that we can still get a car that we actually enjoy driving.
No major problems, solid car!!
Nicefellow, 07/15/2020
2007 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Parent's car, they bought new in 2007. I took over in 2012 with 5000 miles on it. 13 years later I have 45,000 miles. Plenty of recalls but all taken care of. Had to replace the front bushings on both sides which cost a lot but mechanic said that's wear/tear not defective. Other than that, car still looks new and has no dings because of the dent-resistant panels. Gives me between 22/25 mpg with combination heavy city and slow freeway driving. Nice to read here that it has lasted some people 200,000 miles. At that rate, the car will probably outlive me.
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Wish I'd kept my Quad Coupe
dragonfair, 07/16/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Traded in my quad coupe because it had a big bulls eye on it (kept getting hit by drivers not paying attention). Loved that car! The day I drove this car off the lot, I had a problem with the rotors being warped, then in 2008 the engine powered down twice due to a computer error that they were never able to duplicate so they couldn't fix. I live in fear that it'll do it again while I'm on the highway. Now, something seems off. Shaking when I slow down, squealing noise from the front left tire, feels like it bottoms out going over the tiniest bump. Idles roughly. Nothing near the mpg advertised. Wish I'd just kept my other car & had it paid off by now.
This care is unsafe. Ticking time bomb.
solofreerunner, 12/07/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 34 people found this review helpful
this car is unsafe and terrible. problems since day one. inside falls apart, had a gas leak (could have been fatal), steering problems, brake problems. my wife was driving her 2007 saturn ion on november 5th 2010 on the way to work when the steering wheel locked completely and the brakes did not work. she had no choice but to roll through a stoplight and was almost hit from both sides. sounds like a lawsuit to me. all these cars should be destroyed. i am embarrassed to drive this car. my wife deserves better. saturn went out of business probably because their customer service is terrible, and so are their cars. they charged us one hundred dollars "just to look" at the brakes when they...
Do not buy-not safe!!
tobrien017, 12/15/2009
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is known for steering problems. The steering locks up while driving causing an extremely unsafe condition. Saturn is aware of this problem and has not notified owners or issued a recall. You will have to fix at your own expense (a hefty one). Saturn needs to address this issue before somebody gets killed.
Steering Lock up
nothappy615, 01/18/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I only purchased this car because it was affordable (I got a discount on the price through family and friends discount) and the reviews on it were decent. I have had problems with this vehicle since day 1. Everything from replacing both frt wheel bearings ( 5 mths after purchase) to now having the power steering to lock up. I am very dissatisfied with this vehicle.
This car is "meh"
Heather, 01/27/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used with 38K miles. The car sounds like it is breaking in half during turns/bumps. Wind Noise. Axle went out & had to be replaced. Too many repairs to list. Battery died when car was only 1 yr old. Struts went out. Entire engine replaced at 60K miles. Radio went out, & Saturn will replace for $500! Expensive! Without the warranty, I would've paid more in repairs than I even paid for the car ($10K). I am getting rid of this and going with a Toyota Camry instead.
Always in for repair. Poor Service.
MadMatt, 01/11/2007
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Took my ION 2 in for service 2 weeks after the initial 30 day exchange period. Major vibration, accompanied with various rattles from engine compartment. Remount power train. No change. Took it back a week later. Foam insulated my Washer Fluid tank, remount Engine. No change. 3 months later (trying to let prob get worse) foam reattach fan shroud (rattled lose) flash entire car computer. No change, gas mileage drops to 18mpg city. Foam insulate passenger headlight (now cockeyed) prior to getting home that day. Corporate insisted that 4 times isn't enough, take it to another shop. This shop now wants me to come get, and bring back next week for parts. 6 times in shop. 2600 miles. Avoid!
No frills, A to B car
danielmchick, 04/17/2012
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
My father and I cooperatively own an 07 Ion 2; it currently has 72,000 on it and runs as well as you'd expect it to. My main complaint with it? It's cheaply made, and horribly so. The road noise is unbearable, making you turn up the radio loudly enough to distract you on long highway trips (I travel 3+ hours for trips home & back for college). The interior is lacklustre: the seats are unconforming; the dash is made of cheap, low grade plastic, and the gear selector feels like you're going to break it when you depress the button to pull it out of park. I don't recommend this car for long trips, or in-city driving; short highway trips only. The gas mileage is sub-par for a car this size.
Speedometer is in the wrong place.
euorgos, 07/30/2007
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Owerall, it is a great car for the money, feels and rides like a larger car. I love the plastic door panels since I never get any dings. The only major drawback to this car is the awful dashboard design. There is no reason for the speedometer to be so far away in the middle of the dashboard where it is impossible to see. If it wasn't for this one bad design, it would be the perfect small car.
SATURN IONS
ANG, 05/06/2022
2007 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I currently own a Saturn Ion 3. unfortunately, i have to part with it due to a recent auto accident. I am very impressed by this car it was built to last. Saturns can take a hit and will still turn start, drive, etc. it is a reliable, cost efficent, and safe.
Good to go five speed.......
Chuck, 01/06/2024
updated 01/10/2025
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Drove the car since Feb. 09. Had about 5500 miles when I bought it two years old. Still driving the car pretty intact too. Sun finally messed up the hood paint last year not surprising. Overall it is still in good condtion with about 48,400 miles. Want to keep it but where I live it becomes very hot, it has no AC sadly. One set of tires, power steering recall, etc. No big expenses, CD player works too. Happy overall bought it for seven grand.
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Perfect Starter Car!
Javoni Spivey, 05/17/2025
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this car a little over 5 years ago as my first vehicle and its been great for the most part. There were a couple major issues with it at first that were definitely due to sitting for a long time in a lot before I found it. The fuel pump failed, then a couple years later the muffler rusted in the middle, but other than those that little ion has been my ride or die, even on a 30 hour round trip road trip it held strong. I am here now searching for its replacement as it nears 200k miles. New drivers and/or parents looking for a cheap first car for their kids do not shy away from this Ion! It'll get the job done through college at least!
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Not for Winter
KJC, 01/08/2009
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is actually very nice to drive in the summer (or places that do not get more than a few inches of snow a year). It is great on fuel. I drive it about 3,000km a month. However saying that, I live in Southern Alberta this car is horrible to drive in the winter. It can get stuck in as little as 3 inches of snow with a slight drift. I have had this car for 2 winters now, one not finished yet and I have had to call road side assistance 3 times to get it unstuck and had to push it out about 30 times it high centers easily as well. In winter the only redeeming quality it isn't to heavy for 2 to push it out. Snow tires a must and you'll still have problems.
Can't Believe I Bought This Car
jchron, 03/12/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new, when gas prices shot way up. I had always heard how great Saturns were and how wonderful the service was. I was also impressed with the owner loyalty. My only question is "How could anyone love this car?" It is sluggish, extremely uncomfortable, and the interior parts are the cheapest I have seen in any automobile. The seats stain if you spill a drop of water on them. Cheap, cheap fabric. The car is noisy on the highway. This is the first and last GM product I will own, what a piece of junk. The backseat is useless with zero headroom and legroom. Very disappointed, could have bought a Nissan Sentra or Toyota Corolla for the same dollars.
makes me miss my kia : (
ediblearm, 03/26/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it used, I didn't even spill anything on it an it an the seats stained! lol The speedometer in the middle is keeping my eyes away off the road to long and I cant see out the back to back it up. Gas is ok. Motor is really quiet. Trunk is huuge! But it took a dump on me the other day. Electric box went out?? Just stopped an acted like I ran outa gas..ugg..but hopefully wont be to expensive to fix. Really cheap inside. Heater ball things fall out.Mirror broken. Way to small console. Ive heard that some wont start every once an a while and ya have to wait 15min b4 restarting it...so I'm trading it in as soon as I can for sure
Watch out!
JL, 03/28/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought new in 10/07 and only after one month, problems arose. Poor gas mileage for city. It tries to stall while idle, multiple steering issues, vibrations, rattles, plus a knocking sound coming from the back of the car and now, poor acceleration with 4th gear. Replaced headlight, grill, fuel pump, whole exhaust system, power steering- column, shaft, four new tires (two tires separated (bubbled). Overall service received POOR. I just want the car fixed! No dealer will pay a descent trade value. Saturn wont fix tranx unless it codes on computer. "I have to wait for it to get worse before it can get better." I hate this car! BBB doesn't even consider it a lemon, because it hasn't stalled.
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junk07, 05/13/2008
2007 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
My fiance got the car in April of 07. Bought it off the showroom floor with 43 miles on it. Started off getting 24 mpg, and slowly dropped off to about 16-18 mpg. The car has 23k on it now, and we have replaced both headlight assembly's twice due to moisture. The rotors got warped for no apparent reason last month, with hardly any wear at all on the pads. Everything inside the car started vibrating at around 5k miles, and at the same time around 5k miles, the transmission was acting up. Theres a constant knocking noise coming from the fuel pump, like we have a person locked in the trunk. And the cheap hankook tires were dry rotted before 12k hit. To be a brand new car, it sure has had a lot of issues!
07 Ion is a great car & fun to drive
I Love my saturn, 04/09/2009
2007 Saturn ION 3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am currently looking into a 2nd car for my hubby. We both love it and we are seriously considering getting the exact same car, same year: used of course as it has been a year and a 1/2 since we bought it. We bought a demo so it had a few hundred miles on it when we got it & it came with a good warranty. We really feel it is a wonderful car. I like the idea that the car isn't going to ding up & that the car in a few years will still look as nice as it does now. There are some minor issues which I see from other reviews that has bothered other drivers too. More on those later in my review. I do like the center instrument panel & the stereo especially. everything is really easy to use.
So far so good
romeromd, 01/14/2008
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We recently purchased a pre-owned ION and like it a lot. I work in a dealership and had always been skeptical of American made cars. I hope this Saturn proves me wrong. So far my husband and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. The one thing I dislike is the cheap plastic interior design. Otherwise it fits our needs.
Not sure yet!
AJ, 10/29/2009
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used. It is close to 3 years old. Love it but the gas mileage is not as good as I thought it would be. I do love the comfort as I don't drive far to work and I did have a 2000 Saturn SC1 that I loved but I decided that I would like an automatic as the 2000 was a manual. I actually miss my SC1!!! Probably because the gas mileage was much better,but there are interior issues also. Like the cup holders-they stink! I normally have a large bottle of water, and I had to resort to buying one of those cheap cup holders you have to wedge between your window. I guess I know why the previous owner traded this car in with not even 16,000 miles on it.
Disappointed
Virgiinia, 10/11/2010
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a preowned vehicle and only had it for a little over a month and have on four occasions trouble with the electric power steering. Left it at Nissan today and sending it to General Motors to be fixed. I like the Ion very much and hope the power steering can be fixed. I understand that this has been a problem with the Saturn ION
Glad to get rid of it
rv88, 05/16/2011
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Saturn Ion used in early 2010, and I immediately started having problems with it. My grandparents always swore by Saturn and never had problems with their Saturns, but the Ion is definitely an exception. I have had problems with the power steering going out (repaired under warranty), the suspension bushings, the key getting stuck in the ignition, the hubcaps squeaking, and some other electrical issues. The interior quality is awful and the paint coat is super thin. I have enjoyed driving it, as it handles and performs rather well, but the reliability and build quality issues are forcing me to sell it. I'm looking at the Mazda Miata and Chrysler 200 currently.
Go fly the outer skin.
Sylvia, 06/20/2016
2007 Saturn ION 2 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 7 people found this review helpful
Just don't drive on windy days after 8 years. Gm ambassadors don't return calls and suggest its your fault that their plastic exterior is faulty. It's costing us approximately $800 TO FIX THEIR FAULTY PASTIC EXTERIOR COVERING. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT.!!!!!!!!
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