2005 Saturn ION review from North America
"Good looks, annoying glitches"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gas gauge indicator stopped working; the key is often hard to get out of the ignition after turning off engine; the "ION" decals on the sides are peeling off; the front left turn signal bulb has had to be changed FOUR times in two years?!
General comments?
It gets decent gas mileage, and has good pick up for a car of this size and class. It's a nice design, too.
However, there have been many very annoying flaws.
I have had to change four front/left turn signal bulbs. I changed them myself because I don't want to sit at the dealership for an hour for "diagnostics."
The gas gauge indicator went out a month after I got it. The dealership had to fix it twice.
The ION decals are peeling off already.
I am now having problems getting the key out of ignition after turning off the engine.
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| We like our ION, dislike Saturn, the Company |
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| An excellent car at a great price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2007 |