2003 Saturn Ion latches/locks/linkages problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2003 Saturn Ion — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2003 saturn ion. The key "jammed" in the "on" position leaving the car running. To shut it off you have to raise the hood, pull a fuse, then go to the trunk and disconnect the battery. This is a major issue for me because the car is driven by a college, female. Gas stations, convenience…”
filed Aug 25, 2010
“There are no events leading up to the failure. From everything I've read from other saturn ion owners this is a frequent and seemingly random problem. At any given time if it is cold outside the car won't start. Everything lights up, the engine turns over and catches, only to stall. Upon repeated…”
filed Mar 25, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Ion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ion | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 Ion | 12 | 1% |
| 2005 Ion | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 Ion | 4 | 0% |
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.