CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Ion still had power steering issues and a defective ignition switch leftover from previous model years, but hey – at least Saturn improved some of its safety rating to marginal, right? Baby steps.
If you had to buy a Saturn Ion – and I would question why anyone would even consider it – I suppose the 2005 could be considered the best of a bad bunch? I mean, GM did finally get rid of that awful VTi transmission, and both the power steering problems and ignition switch defect that plagued owners were recalled. The problem is they waited 10 years to recall the ignition and let over 30,000 warranty claims get filed before they bothered to fix the power steering. So you kind of have to wonder, is GM making these fixes to keep owners safe or just to keep government lawyers from taking all their money? You be the judge.
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fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 7,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
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The console in this vehicle has an extended rounded extension and for some reason it makes it very difficult to read the speedometer. Perhaps the numbers are too small but in the bright sun which we have often here in KS it is impossible to read any information on the instrument panel..This applies to both driver and passenger. Our local police department is definitely unhappy if we can't tell how fast we are going. Would like to know if any others had a similar problem and if they found a solution to it. Thanks.
- Edie W., Wichita, KS, US