2003 Saturn ION Ion 2 review from North America
"Trying to rip off the blue collar workers!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Do Not buy a 2003 Saturn Ion With the CVT (Constantly Variable) Transmission, GM does not build a rebuild kit for this transmission and the dealership and any other place wants $4800 for a new one! They quit putting them in the car because they knew it was a faulty transmission. Don't let Saturn give you NO for a answer, go to the Attorney General and file a complaint, they WILL get you taken care of! No transmission specialist I have spoken with expect these trannys to last over 100,000 miles, which is pathetic for a car. BEWARE! My car had just over 88,000.
General comments?
Smooth ride until this happened. Also finding a lot things seem to come apart. Plastic pieces in fenders and around bumper. Not well built.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Liter Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88700 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2008 |