2003 Saturn ION quad coupe 2 from North America - Comments

Ignition switch recalled in 04' then replaced in 07'

Visor broke.

I recently got stranded at work because my car would not start. I immediately thought it was the battery. But a few minutes later I tried to start it and it worked. I was puzzled, but I noticed the way I put the key in the ignition helped the car start. The car made it home and worked fine for one day with three additional starts. The following day same thing, the car would not start. I tried a couple times and nothing. Finally the service engine light came on. I called Saturn they said they were experiencing people complaining about it not working in cold weather. The ignition switch does not work in cold weather. I had already had the switched replaced within the first year because it was recalled and unsafe. I am a little uneasy that I may get stranded somewhere for the third time because of cold weather or this part breaking again. I like my Saturn its held up well. I think this is poor engineering the same piece breaking again. Is this car a lemon? Will I have to replace the ignitions switch every two or three years? Seems like a lot for a car.

I owned a 2002 Saturn. It broke down completely after only 48,000 miles. I'd only had it about 6 months and put only 6,000 miles on it myself. The place I brought it to said it needed a new motor and almost everything needed to be replaced!!! I ended up purchasing a new 2007 Saturn Ion. Best car I've ever had. It's amazing. Be careful with those old ones.

Don't want much - do you?

I think any Honda would do 200K miles. My 87 Civic did 327K miles. And, it never went to the shop.