2003 Saturn Ion air bags problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Saturn Ion — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that occasionally the key failed to turn while in the ignition. The vehicle was slow to start. The contact had to avoid bumps in the roadway while driving. The lock symbol was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact…”
filed Sep 5, 2024
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, another vehicle in the opposite direction drove head first into his vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was filed at the scene. The contact and his son were treated for injuries…”
filed Feb 26, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
Air Bags problems in other Ion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ion | 65 | 7% |
| 2006 Ion | 61 | 5% |
| 2005 Ion | 34 | 6% |
| 2004 Ion | 52 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Saturn Ion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.