The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key remained seized in the ignition when the vehicle was shifted into park. The contact stated that the key seized midway while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle lost electrical power and took 15 to 20 minutes before starting. The contact stated that there was a click before the key was released. The battery and engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called Saturn of memphis (2420 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to jim keras automotive (2000 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, when the vehicle began to stall and another vehicle rear ended her. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a concussion and back injuries. The contact was taken by an ambulance to seek medical attention and also seek physical therapy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to repair shop and was not repaired at that moment. The contact stated the vehicle had the battery was replaced prior to the accident. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- 371 S 2nd St, PA, USA

My key switch doesn't allow me to remove my key when I'm in parked and my transmission strands at times and my car doesn't start all the time when I try to start it I have to sit and wait awhile before it starts again I could be sitting in the drive thru on parked waiting to travel again on th he main roadway

- Duson, LA, USA

Takata recall, my 2003 Saturn Ion has recalls on the ignition switch and cylinder which is causing my car to be impossible to drive. This recall is causing the system to have a short with all my electrical. For example, windows don't roll down/up, wipers don't work, heater doesn't work, blinkers don't work, dash lights stay on causing battery to constantly be dead. All because there are recalls that need to be fixed.

- Naknek, AK, USA

The ignition switch is not working properly. Sometimes, when vehicle is parked and an attempt make to turn ignition to off position, it won't go. It seemed to take 10 - 60 seconds for it to reset and then key could be removed. The latest incident occurred on 5/12-13/2018. The vehicle was parked, transmition in park position, and an attempt made to turn ignition to the off position. The key could not be moved. It did not reset itself. Key was stuck in the ignition, could be turned slightly to the right, vehicle could not be restarted. Then all power was lost, as though the battery was dead. The vehicle could not be locked of unlocked with the key for, had to use a second key to lock and unlock the vehicle. This vehicle was recalled for ignition switch problems in 2015 and was repaired. The same problem is occurring again. GM tells me the new repair is not going to be covered by them. The reason, I'm told, is because the vehicle had to checked into the dealership no later than 5/17/18. The vehicle was towed to the dealership on that date. Due to severe storms in the area the tow truck driver arrived at the dealers ship a few minutes after the service department closed and deposited the key in the lock box. A rep from GM was supposed to have called the dealership on 5/17/18 between 5:45 and 6:00 to alert them the vehicle was on the was and might be a few minutes late and to please accept the vehicle and get it checked in. I am advised by the dealership they received no such call. This is going to be an expensive repair, I did everything the GM rep asked of me, I am 70 years old and have a very limited income. I can't be the only person this has happened to. Please help me.

- Richmond, VA, USA

Car just recently popped up power steering only happens when its sits over night and when I start it up in the morning it's very stiff to turn but if I drive it like that for a little and shut the car off the steering is fine. The dash lights flicker off and on and when doing so causes heat or A/C to cut out after driving it for alittle bit. The key locks in the ignition switch when I go to shut off the car and I have to press the plunger for it to release. Keeps saying coolant when going down the road even though the coolant is where it needs to be.

- Brandenburg, KY, USA

Several times when I have gone to turn off my car the ignition switch will not release the key. When this happens I have to place my foot back on the brake and run through the gears with my gear stick. The ignition switch that is currently in my car is one that was used to replace the factory one when the ignition switch recall was issued. Also, recently my car has been showing problems with the power steering. It has gone out multiple times on my son while he was driving resulting in him having to fight the car to get it to turn. I have never had a problem before and I hear that there are recalls for both. These problems have happened multiple times and I do not have exact dates.

- Greenville, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power completely. The vehicle veered to the right side of the road and came to a rolling stop. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that the failure occurred on four separate occasions. The vehicle was repaired in may of 2014 per NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (electrical system) at a unknown dealer, but the failure recurred. General Motors was made aware of the failures and stated that the vehicle was under a twelve month warranty, which expired in April of 2015. The failure mileage was 112,246.

- Franklin, WI, USA

My ignition switch wouldnt turn once the key was in so I opened it up took a look and put it back in. Now it turns but it turns on and back off before after jiggling the key a little it would turn on. Now it doesnt just starts and turns off.

- Quincy, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn off and prevented the key from being removed. Also, the key was unable to start the ignition. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Ferry Heights, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

- Atlantic City, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired per a recall. After the repairs, while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The recall specifics were unknown. The failure mileage was 141,000. Updated 10/19/16

- Tampa, FL, USA

Takata recalls..I have a 2003 Saturn Ion I was driving fine hit cruise control button once I was at 55 an my car made a clicking sound started jerking like the cruise control keeps coming on...I've turned car off hit brakes which should reset it but it still happens..the car feels like its down shifting an trying to accelerate on its on the rpms hump real high wen this happens..you be driving doing 50 mph an all the sudden car jerks like its trying to stop U feel I T in gas pedal also...

- Amelia, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was parked, the key failed to remove from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switched needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures explained in NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Madison, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While the vehicle was parked and cold, it failed to start. The contact had to wait approximately 15 minutes for the vehicle to start. The failure only occurred when the vehicle was cold. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete starter switch recall.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the gear was stuck in the park position and she was unable to move the vehicle. The power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. An independent mechanic checked the vehicle and suggested that the failure could be electrical. The technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.

- Hamtramck, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn into the off position after numerous attempts. The cover underneath the lower steering column was removed to access a spring which was turned in a backward and forward motion in order to turn the engine off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions. The ignition tumblers and gear shift sensor were replaced. In addition, a new ignition key was provided. The failure persisted after the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Consumer stated vehicle was never repaired and has been sold.

- Bellefonte, PA, USA

Ignition faulty, car will not start or release key from ignition. Has shut off while driving in the past 6 months

- Lakewood, CO, USA

My car feels like a death trap. To start off with only one of my windshield wiper motors work. When I first bought the car from a single individual the passenger side wiper appeared to shake a little more than the driver side. As if it was working a little harder to keep up with the other wiper.. and then less than a month after purchasing vehicle it stopped working all together. Now I only have the driver side wiper that I use. Also when I go to turn on the blinker, go over a railroad track, make a turn iorn vehicle, or sometimes just sitting still. The wiper will start working without me having turnned it on. At first it would just come on for 3 or 4 swipes and then automatically stop again. But now its doing it more frequently and sometimes it will not stop swipping whichis very aggravating causing scratches on my windshield and wearing my one wiper down faster than it should be. Along with these problems my car has also been idleing extremly high upon cranking and while changing gears it acts as if it gets stuck between 1rst 2cd and 3rd. Also when I try to increase speed for passing or to make turns it sometimes just causes it to bog down more instead of increasing my speed it sounds as if its gonna blow up the engine.

- Rome, GA, USA