FaultScore

FaultScore report

2007 Saturn ION problems

Owners have filed 1,090 complaints about the 2007 Saturn ION with NHTSA between 2007 and 2026. The largest single group is the steering. Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 5 worst.

C

FaultScore 47/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Saturn ION.

How this is worked out

The numbers

1,090

Complaints

70

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

48

Injuries reported

66,560 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

15%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 50 vs 50 Severity 56 vs 50 Early failure 25 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 50
Against the median year of the Saturn ION. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 56
10.8% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 25
15% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2007 compares with every other Saturn ION

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2007 Saturn ION

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Steering 413 37.9%

19 crashes, 0 fires · median 62,000 mi

Electrical System 218 20.0%

11 crashes, 0 fires · median 66,500 mi

Fuel & Propulsion 216 19.8%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 74,500 mi

Airbags 65 6.0%

23 crashes, 0 fires · median 66,000 mi

3 crashes, 0 fires · median 70,049 mi

Median failure at 65,948 miles

Suspension 18 1.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 37,100 mi

Median failure at 69,500 miles

3 crashes, 0 fires · median 86,000 mi

Brakes 12 1.1%

4 crashes, 0 fires · median 72,500 mi

Median failure at 72,000 miles

Seat Belts 9 0.8%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 85,000 mi

Equipment & Accessories 8 0.7%

Median failure at 61,100 miles

Tires 6 0.6%

Median failure at 32,191 miles

Body & Structure 6 0.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 69,772 mi

Doors, Latches & Locks 5 0.5%

Median failure at 57,000 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 4 0.4%

Median failure at 40,000 miles

Lights 3 0.3%

Median failure at 38,500 miles

Wheels 1 0.1%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 153,400 mi

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Ignition 35 37.6%
Fuel Pump 20 21.5%
Electric Power Assist System 12 12.9%
Switch 11 11.8%
Front 7 7.5%
Body 4 4.3%
Accelerator Pedal 2 2.2%
Lower ARM 2 2.2%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 10 1.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 16 1.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 47 5.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 187 20.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 263 29.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 166 18.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 156 17.4%
150,000+ miles 52 5.8%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Jan 2007 peak 48 Apr 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Saturn ION

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA11014 Opened 29 Sep 2011 Closed 15 Apr 2014 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Electric Power Steering Failure

On March 31, 2014, General Motors Company (GM) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect that may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist in approximately 1,340,447 model year (MY) 2004 through 2010 vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS), including 334,728 MY 2004 through 2007 Saturn ION vehicles that are the subject of EA11-014.GM has assigned the recall number N140115.The NHTSA recall number is 14V-153.According to the DIR, if power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Center and a chime sounds...

RQ10004 Opened 15 Dec 2010 Closed 5 Oct 2011 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Electric Power Steering Failure

ODI has received 846 complaints and GM identified 3,489 reports alleging sudden loss of steering power assist in model year (MY) 2004 through 2007 Saturn Ion vehicles manufactured and sold by General Motors Corporation (GM).Sixteen of these complaints alleged that the EPS warning lamp had illuminated before or during the loss of steering assist and the increased steering effort contributed to a crash. Two of the GM crash claims indicated that the driver was injured in the crash. In a previous Preliminary Evaluation PE10-005, ODI investigated the sudden loss of power steering assist in MY 2005...

Recalls on the 2007 Saturn ION

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

14E021000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.

Risk: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.

14V171000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

14V153000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

14V047000

AIR BAGS

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392

Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

12V459000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

09V419000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA; AND MODEL YEAR 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5 AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NEVADA AND TEXAS. THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. IF EITHER OF THESE PORTS DEVELOPS A CRACK, FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE AREA. IF THE CRACK BECOMES LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY BE OBSERVED DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED.

Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2014126 367,972 units in Canada

Other

On certain vehicles, a defect may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the key is not in the "Off" position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the transmission is not in the "park" position (automatic transmission) or not in the reverse gear with the parking brake engaged (manual transmission), and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and/or ignition key.

Recall 2014104 157,423 units in Canada

Steering

Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2010447 and 2012331. Vehicles having already been repaired under the previous campaigns do not require re-inspection.

Recall 2014060 82,514 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight and the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may result in the airbags not deploying, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014-038.

Recall 2010447 86,345 units in Canada

Steering

Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Typically, at the next ignition cycle, power assist is regained and the Driver Information Centre message will be off. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Vehicles will receive a special extended warranty coverage of 10 years/240,000 km from first registration. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the electric power steering motor replaced.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 137,000 miles SUN Prairie, WI 1 injured

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

GAS LEAKING FROM FUEL PUMP/GAS TANK. A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IS PERMEATING THE CABIN. MY EYES BURN AND LIPS ARE NUMB. SECOND DAY GAS CAN BE SEEN DRIPPING OFF OF THE FUEL FILTER, THE FUEL FILTER IS COATED WITH GASOLINE. GASOLINE POURS FROM UNDERNEATH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ANY TIME ITS STARTED.

NHTSA complaint #11325286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 153,400 miles Huntsville, AL Crash 3 injured

WHEELS

I SLIGHTLY WAS GOING OFF THE CURVE TO THE RIGHT I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET STRAIGHT THE STEERING WENT OUT I LOST CONTROL I MASHED BREAKS AND NOTHING STOPPED THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT CRASHING INTO A UTILITY POLE, FLIPPED AND THE FRONT DRIVER TIRE, HUB AND AXE CAME COMPLETELY OFF IT WAS NOT STRUCK BY THE POLE. I WAS ON A COUNTY ROAD I BE]BELIEVE THAT THE SUSPENSION WENT OUT AS WELL I KNOW THE STEERING DID I HAD NO CONTROL.

NHTSA complaint #11310357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 153,400 miles Huntsville, AL Crash 3 injured

STEERING

I SLIGHTLY WAS GOING OFF THE CURVE TO THE RIGHT I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET STRAIGHT THE STEERING WENT OUT I LOST CONTROL I MASHED BREAKS AND NOTHING STOPPED THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT CRASHING INTO A UTILITY POLE, FLIPPED AND THE FRONT DRIVER TIRE, HUB AND AXE CAME COMPLETELY OFF IT WAS NOT STRUCK BY THE POLE. I WAS ON A COUNTY ROAD I BE]BELIEVE THAT THE SUSPENSION WENT OUT AS WELL I KNOW THE STEERING DID I HAD NO CONTROL.

NHTSA complaint #11310357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 153,400 miles Huntsville, AL Crash 3 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

I SLIGHTLY WAS GOING OFF THE CURVE TO THE RIGHT I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET STRAIGHT THE STEERING WENT OUT I LOST CONTROL I MASHED BREAKS AND NOTHING STOPPED THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT CRASHING INTO A UTILITY POLE, FLIPPED AND THE FRONT DRIVER TIRE, HUB AND AXE CAME COMPLETELY OFF IT WAS NOT STRUCK BY THE POLE. I WAS ON A COUNTY ROAD I BE]BELIEVE THAT THE SUSPENSION WENT OUT AS WELL I KNOW THE STEERING DID I HAD NO CONTROL.

NHTSA complaint #11310357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 170,117 miles Atlanta, GA Crash

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CAR CUTS OFF A/C WONT WORK UNLESS ON MAX AND MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING. CPU ISSUE LIKE RPM FLUCTUATES I THINK ITS THE FUEL PUMP AND GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY CPU PROBLEM AND ITS JERKS ALOT DEALER SAID AINT NOTHING THE CAN DO BOUT IT BUT THEY SUPPOSE TO FIX IT WITH IN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TIME. SO IT CUTS OFF WHILE RIDING AND JERKS WHILE IM ON THE BREAKS

NHTSA complaint #11281970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 170,117 miles Atlanta, GA Crash

ENGINE

CAR CUTS OFF A/C WONT WORK UNLESS ON MAX AND MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING. CPU ISSUE LIKE RPM FLUCTUATES I THINK ITS THE FUEL PUMP AND GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY CPU PROBLEM AND ITS JERKS ALOT DEALER SAID AINT NOTHING THE CAN DO BOUT IT BUT THEY SUPPOSE TO FIX IT WITH IN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TIME. SO IT CUTS OFF WHILE RIDING AND JERKS WHILE IM ON THE BREAKS

NHTSA complaint #11281970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Kyle, TX

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.

NHTSA complaint #11731858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kyle, TX

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.

NHTSA complaint #11668690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lockbourne, OH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

It won’t start! Been having starter problems. Battery not dead, and I also was told maybe crankshaft and starter

NHTSA complaint #11620005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Belmont, WI

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.

NHTSA complaint #11618832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 113,000 miles Edison, NJ

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.

NHTSA complaint #11576699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nashville, TN

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.

NHTSA complaint #11569795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nashville, TN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA complaint #11569795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Cloud, MN

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.

NHTSA complaint #11563439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Saint Louis, MO

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.

NHTSA complaint #11552988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Glenville, WV

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.

NHTSA complaint #11534363 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Citrus Springs, FL

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.

NHTSA complaint #11526295 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 76,000 miles Troy, MO

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.

NHTSA complaint #11501306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Edison, NJ

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.

NHTSA complaint #11495305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nashville, TN

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.

NHTSA complaint #11477259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Orlando, FL

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.

NHTSA complaint #11473176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Temecula, CA

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.

NHTSA complaint #11460671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 144,000 miles Alpena, AR

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.

NHTSA complaint #11454570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Windsor, NY

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.

NHTSA complaint #11440770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Clair Shores, MI

ELECTRICAL 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?

NHTSA complaint #11439840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Clair Shores, MI

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?

NHTSA complaint #11439840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lansing, MI

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.

NHTSA complaint #11427614 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 200,000 miles Macon, GA

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

NHTSA complaint #11397234 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lompoc, CA

AIR BAGS

WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE KEY DOSENT WANT TO COME OUT THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION. AND THE RED AIR BAG DOSENT SHUT OFF FROM THE DASHBOARD IT STAYS RED.

NHTSA complaint #11388716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lompoc, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE KEY DOSENT WANT TO COME OUT THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION. AND THE RED AIR BAG DOSENT SHUT OFF FROM THE DASHBOARD IT STAYS RED.

NHTSA complaint #11388716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 202,000 miles Albany, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I HAVE A 2007 SATURN ION 3. BEFORE THE IGNITION RECALL MY IGNITION STOPPED WORKING (THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF) AND I HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED BY GM. ONCE THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED, GM REIMBURSED ME FOR THE REPAIR. NOW, MY IGNITION IS NOT TURNING OFF EASILY ~5% OF THE TIME (TRYING TO PARK ON MY RELATIVELY FLAT DRIVEWAY). I NEED TO GET IT REPAIRED; IS A SECOND IGNITION COVERED BY THE RECALL?

NHTSA complaint #11387154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.