2005 Saturn Ion problems by component
573 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 265 | 46% | 68,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 227 | 40% | 54,273 mi |
| Air Bags → | 34 | 6% | 73,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 31 | 5% | 54,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 28 | 5% | 47,632 mi |
| Engine → | 22 | 4% | 118,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 21 | 4% | 116,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 18 | 3% | 64,800 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 15 | 3% | 46,163 mi |
| Structure → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.