2005 Saturn ION 2 review from North America
"I shouldn't have bought this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had my computer reprogrammed 3 times. When on a slight incline, the car began rolling backwards (it is an automatic) when I pushed on the gas pedal. I did not push lightly; I used force. I also had to use quite a bit of force on the brake to get the car to stop rolling. While this was happening, many of the lights on the dash lit up. This did not happen once, but twice. Second, the gas gauge stopped working along with the cruise control. This also required another reprogramming of the computer.
Next, my Pass Lock gave me some trouble. The Pass Lock light would turn on randomly while I was driving. Then, the Pass Lock system did not allow me to turn my car on for 15 minutes when I did not even press the security button.
Last, my engine mount snapped while going 15 MPH over railroad tracks.
General comments?
This car has given me more trouble than I ever expected. My last car, an Oldsmobile Alero, maybe had to be taken in once for something small that I do not even remember. If I did not have a warranty on my Saturn Ion 2, I would be outraged by this point.
The only things I like about my Saturn Ion 2 is the compact size, the gages centrally located on the dash, and the 2 back suicide doors.
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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? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Alero |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2006 |