CarComplaints.com Notes: When it comes to the 2006 Ion, the biggest questions are: what big problem is going to pop up next? And how long until GM chooses to address it?
The 2006 Ion has a defective ignition switch that gave owners fits. Their keys would get stuck in the ignition, the engine wouldn’t shut off or in some cases it would shut off at the most dangerous time. The ignition was eventually recalled as part of one of the largest recalls of all-time , but it took GM 10 years to do it. Then there’s this car’s temperamental power steering which is prone to stop working randomly while driving. It too was eventually recalled, even if GM took their sweet time about it.
Lastly, it turns out a car built with plastic doors, fenders and bumpers – while fun for a game of “shopping cart bocce” – is horrible for safety.
8.7
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $390
- Average Mileage:
- 71,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 25 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (13 reports)
- needed new igniton switch and locksmith to make matching key (6 reports)
- replace defective key tumbler (3 reports)
- replace cylinder & housing (1 reports)
- replace key cylinder (1 reports)
- suffocated the engine (1 reports)
![2006 Saturn Ion accessories - interior problems](http://cdn.carcomplaints.com/img/v1/categories/accessories-interior.png)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Ok so this is the 2nd time that this has happened to me. The first time my ignition cylinder seized on me and I had to take it into Saturn to have it fixed. Luckily it was under warranty still so I didn't cost me anything. However I have never had this problem with any car i have ever owned. Not too long after my step sister had the same problem with HER Saturn ion. I told her to get it fixed before it was too late and she did. TODAY it happened to me again but this time the car is not under warranty. GM cars are really a piece of you know what. I totally understand why Saturn went out of business. NEVER again will I buy an American car.
I have owned a Toyota and Honda in the past and never had problems. I only got rid of them to get a new one. I thought I would help American workers by buying American and it bit me the ass. I'm so pissed right now.
- Julio S., Pico Rivera, CA, US