2003 Saturn ION Ion 3 Sedan review from North America

I have had numerous issues with my Saturn almost since Day 1.

My first issue was that the car would turn off when I would stop at a red light, slow down for a toll, or be in traffic. I brought the car on over 8 times, and kept being told they couldn't duplicate the problem. After numerous calls with Corporate to get it fixed, it turned out it was the Idle Air Control Valve.

I have had to replace the front sway bar bushings countless times.

A few winters ago I was having trouble getting the car to start, which was finally fixed (something with the ignition).

My new problem started 2 winters ago. When it is cold, the car accelerates on its own. If I try to stop or slow the car down, it is difficult and the engine revs. I have almost had numerous accidents. One time the car was driving itself; it went over 100 miles an hour and I had to pull on the shoulder, throw the car in neutral and kill it because I couldn't get it to stop. Of course Saturn can't duplicate the problem.

We thought it was the cruise control, so we pulled the fuse, which seemed to work last year, and the first day the temp went to 30 degrees, it happened again. Can't wait to get rid of this car!

I love the car itself. It was a great size, comfortable for me.

I was in a few fender benders with no damage to the exterior of the car. I wouldn't mind having issues with the car if Saturn was at all helpful in trying to determine and resolve the problem.