CarComplaints.com Notes: Ahh, the 2004 Saturn Ion: defective transmission, deadly ignition switch, temperamental power steering and a cheap plastic exterior that won’t protect you in a crash. What more could you want?
The 2004 Ion was part of GM’s massive ignition switch recall where it was revealed they waited 10 years – and let 13 people die – before doing anything about it. It also features GM’s now infamous VTi continuously variable transmission. Let me tell you, the only thing the VTi did continuously was fail on its owners. GM scrapped it after only two model years.
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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 113,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace clutch pedal, master cylinder (1 reports)
clutch problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I've noticed the issue recently where my clutch pedal will NOT stay down. The plastic ball that connects to the back of the pedal is no longer staying in place. There have been a couple of times where my foot would miss the pedal since it is a good 4"+ raised higher than it should. I have tried home remedies (I.e. glue/tape/etc) and nothing is seeming to work. I am going in on Wednesday to have a mechanic take a look at it and get it replaced/repaired.
- nickolas h, Battle Creek, MI, US