2003 Saturn Ion problems by component
756 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Saturn Ion, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 381 | 50% | 70,000 mi |
| Steering → | 139 | 18% | 99,400 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 58 | 8% | 43,995 mi |
| Power Train → | 55 | 7% | 55,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 49 | 6% | 81,750 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 38 | 5% | 83,026 mi |
| Visibility → | 33 | 4% | 49,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 31 | 4% | 35,491 mi |
| Engine → | 20 | 3% | 120,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 19 | 3% | 120,475 mi |
| Structure → | 19 | 3% | 87,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 14 | 2% | 75,650 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.