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Saturn ION repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 736 repairs.
Saturn ION transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | Transmission pressure control solenoid valve replaced under warranty. |
| 45000 mi | Coolant lines leaking; dealer replaced lines and replaced transmission pan gasket |
| 51460 mi C $1350 |
Leaking transmission cooling hoses replaced Left axle seal leaking |
| 97000 mi US $600 |
Shift solenoid 1-2 was bad, R/R all solenoids, fluid, filter, CV shafts/joints, antifreeze, rotate tires. |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 8000 mi US $33 |
Clutch pedal feels like it catches on something at the release when synchronizing. Continues to get worse as time goes by. |
| 25600 mi US $1000 |
Clutch went at about 26,000 miles. Was always easy on the clutch too. First car I ever had, I needed to replace the clutch. ALSO...Need to go to dealer for recall. Power steering fails at times, ignition turns off at times. Recalls |
| 8000 mi | Clutch cruise control (upper) replaced - warranty |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 127000 mi US $1469 |
- Could not change gears (manual transmission) - Diagnosed as bad clutch hydraulic slave cylinder - New clutch kit / slave cylinder installed to correct the problem. |
2007 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 40920 mi C $41 |
Clunk when shifting from Park to Reverse and slight noise from Reverse to Neutral. LARGE BANG when shifting from Neutral to DRIVE. Tech heard it for almost 10 minutes but next day could not replicate. T old not 2 worry about it |
| 52700 mi C $80 |
warranty on CV boot driver side. Did alignmment at same time |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 92000 mi US $440 |
L outer CV boot torn and leaking, replaced. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 79000 mi US $300 |
Transmission coolant line leak. Part had to ordered from Detroit since even local GM/Saturn dealer did not carry it. Paid $40 extra for next-day shipping. Problem solved. |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 176700 mi C $5000 |
Tie rods replaced |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 156860 mi C $450 |
left front axle seal and transmission service |
2006 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | The car was taken in the shop 4 times for a loss of power problem. The first 3 times dealership couldn't duplicate the problem. Last time I took it in I showed a saturn employee the problem. Later that night was informed dealership crashed my car. ... |
2005 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $106 |
transmission lines leaking |
2004 Saturn ION
Engine not specified
| 101000 mi US $2000 |
This was the SECOND time the trans went! |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 242000 mi US $110 |
clutch pedal replaced |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 145000 mi US $400 |
Clutch Pedal broke in half |
| 124000 mi US $1300 |
Timing belt broke. |
2004 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 134000 mi | Glitchy transmission, couldn't acceleration above 35 mph, start-and-stop behavior |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 142000 mi US $70 |
Changed drivers side CV Joint due to bad popping. Problem is solved. |
| 155800 mi US $500 |
Manual transmission internal transmission burned up due to slight transmission leak. |
| 157400 mi US $300 |
Replaced clunking Drivers side CV axle. |
| 166300 mi US $1000 |
Replace passenger axle, leaking |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Sedan
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 142200 mi | CV boot leaking. Sealed with tape and zip ties. |
| 53000 mi US $1800 |
transmission replaced, because not shifting properly, Still did not shift properly after replacement. |
| 94000 mi US $750 |
Transmission was building up pressure and forcing the car to "bang loudly" when downshifting... Dealer replaced fluid and reflashed transmission. After a week problem still occured. Dealer suggested replacing valve body or rebuilding the trans. |
| 5799 mi | Transmission slipping in 2nd gear. Dealer recalibrated. However, issue never completely disappeared. |
| Transmission Valve Body |
2003 Saturn ION 4dr Coupe
140-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 71000 mi US $2300 |
replaced CVT due to P0700 DTC replaced CVT due to P0700 DTC |
| 112600 mi US $326 |
CVT fluid leaks. Dealer replaced transmission output shaft seal. CVT fluid leaks. Dealer replaced transmission output shaft seal. |
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