2006 Saturn Ion problems by component
1,235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 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 → | 544 | 44% | 65,375 mi |
| Electrical System → | 392 | 32% | 62,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 127 | 10% | 69,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 111 | 9% | 105,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 61 | 5% | 79,826 mi |
| Engine → | 41 | 3% | 88,344 mi |
| Power Train → | 36 | 3% | 55,773 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 30 | 2% | 47,500 mi |
| Structure → | 24 | 2% | 72,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 17 | 1% | 68,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 14 | 1% | 69,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Visibility → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.