Saturn Ion Complaints (2007)

876 consumer complaints on file.

#11731858April 17, 2026
STEERING
The power steering (the Eps, worst system ever) has been randomly cutting in and out driving down the road and traffic making turns shutting down and making it almost impossible to drive or Park stay between lines adjust as needed and it cuts in and out it has been fixed per recall once but it still continues to do it it hasn't even been 14,000 miles since the recall was fixed and it is still cutting in and out of the dash says power steering and you can't turn the wheel.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668690June 23, 2025
STEERING
Power steering went out. I was driving and I was on the freeway and the steering wouldn't move like it should. It became very hard to steer so I exited off the highway and pulled in to a store barely missing the sign. I call a friend and had the car towed home and looked at. I was told the eps went out. The next time I started the car it said power steering on the odometer. The dealership said the recall was closed out already. But I still have no ability to steer the car. It sits unrepaired and I undrivable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620005October 15, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It won’t start! Been having starter problems. Battery not dead, and I also was told maybe crankshaft and starter
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618832October 9, 2024
STEERING
While driving the car has issues with power steering when turning the wheel either direction the steering will lose power steering and jerk the opposite direction turning. I have almost been in numerous accidents now the worst going 75 on highway passing semi around a corner and it jerked and almost sent me right not the semi. This has happened numerous times as I was passing vehicles. Its not a steady no power steering it will do it out of the blue and anymore it's more times than not and again only when turning the wheel. It's scary. Our vin # isn't specified with the recall but has serious power steering issue. No warning lamps or anything like that. We have not had this vehicle inspected yet by a dealership. As far as the incident date it's not one specific date. It does this every day the car is driven.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576699March 11, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the accelerator pedal was released and became stuck causing the vehicle to unintendedly accelerate to 90 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down. The contact manually lifted the accelerator pedal and was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer but not diagnosed or repaired due to the warranty being expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11569795February 4, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This problem has been ongoing for a while. The key gets stuck in the ignition for a while. Have to wait until it finally clicks twice. I have taken vehicle 3 different times to have this repaired. Last for a month or two and same thing starts happening again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563439January 4, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2007 Saturn Ion recently started leaking drops of gasoline near the driver side rear tire. It is either an issue with the fuel line or the tank. It has not been inspected by the dealership yet. I get a gas cap warning message, but I'm not sure if it is related.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552988November 1, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column became inoperable, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated restarted the vehicle and was able to safely drive to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice within six months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534363July 25, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact's parents own a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was started or turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's father inspected the vehicle but could not find a fuel leak. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526295June 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car just shuts off while driving. Iginition gets stuck. Have to push button in hole on underside of ignition for key to release. Happens all the time. Constant.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501306January 11, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact then noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11495305November 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key would remain stuck in the ignition after turning off the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred prior and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V171000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and reached out to the dealer that performed the recall and confirmed the date that the recall was serviced. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477259August 2, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On 10/13/14 recall for power steering assist Freeland Chevrolet performed work. 3/10/17 Shift solenoid has short circuit Freeland preformed work. 6/10/22 The key gets stuck in ignition like the above 2 times and I can't get out of my car until I sit and wait for it to finally click to get my key out. I am 70 years old and it gets very hot trapped in my car from this problem that hasn't been corrected. I contacted GMAC to no avail. I only have 56,185 miles on this car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473176July 10, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas smell when driving and while parked. Mechanic lifted car and saw gas on the top of gas tank, car starting to stall during initial start up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460671April 13, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while he was attempting to start the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he began to smell a fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle and also saw a fuel leak between the rear tires. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel system, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454570February 28, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the RPM’s rose however, the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440770November 17, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS CAR RECENTLY WHEN I FILLED THE GAS TANK I NOTICED GAS LEAKING WHERE THEE FILL TUBE CONNECTS TO THE GAS TANK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439840November 9, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My gas tank is leaking a good amount of gas and is dripping all over my exhaust. Major fire risk and also my wiring has been all messed up. When my brights are on, my speakers make an unbearable screaming noise and I saw that this was an issue for many saturn ion users. There was a recall on this car for the same gas tank/pump issue years ago. Can I get this issue fixed free of charge or has the recall expired?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427614August 3, 2021
STEERING
I will drive a short distance and my power steering goes out. Where my milage is there was a message that said pwr str.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11397234February 21, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
IT LOSES ALOT OF GAS IT LEAKS ALL UNDER CAR AND ITS STRONG SMELLIMG FIRE HAZARD.IT DOES NOT LEAK IF CAR IS OFF ONLY WHEN ITS RUNNING.DRIVING DOWN 75 THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF CAR SOAKING WET
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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