2006 Saturn Ion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1235 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Saturn Ion. The most-reported areas: Steering (544), Electrical System (392), Fuel System (132).
Key takeaways
- 1235 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 44 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 33 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 544 | 44% |
| Electrical System | 392 | 32% |
| Fuel System | 132 | 11% |
| Gasoline | 127 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 111 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 61 | 5% |
| Engine | 41 | 3% |
| Power Train | 36 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 30 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 2% |
| Structure | 24 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Saturn Ion 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2006 Saturn Ion 2-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2025-03-20
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio were intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn to the OFF position as needed intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to the ri...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2024-02-07
Airbags
Electrical System - filed 2023-08-03
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the key was stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.