2003 Saturn ION 3 review from North America
"I should have never bought a Saturn. It will be the last that's for sure"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sway bar bushings.
Catalytic converter.
Power windows.
And now the famous ignition switch.
Heater makes a noise.
Replaced shocks.
Going to replace the front struts.
Broken CD player.
General comments?
This car is not reliable at all. It handles poorly. It has left me stranded in the cold many times. The car jerks when you start it and it's in park. I would not ever recommend a Saturn.
I also have a 99 Ford Escort that has over 200,00 miles, and runs and has less trouble than my Saturn.
I hate this car. I feel Saturn used to be a good car. I think they lost their reputation on this one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 111000 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Sephia |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2009 |