Key Stuck In Ignition
2006 Saturn Ion (Page 1 of 2)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Saturn dealer.
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.
9.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $380
- Average Mileage:
- 56,700 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 31 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace ignition cylinder (19 reports)
- not sure (12 reports)
- removed computer chip (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
Helpful websites
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA - Via http://www.safercar.gov/ you can file a complaint with NHTSA. NHTSA will investigate your complaint and if they find a trend, they will do an investigation to determine if a recall is warrented, etc. I believe a Seized Ignition Lock Cylinder to be a serious safety problem and, in addition, the car owner is forced to assume the cost of fixing the problem. This problem just happened to me so I filed a complaint with NHTSA because I found no acceptable recourse with the dealership or with the GM Regional Manager I spoke with.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Went on vacation to Colorado Springs. Went to my cousin's house and the key wouldn't turn into off position to release the key and car was still running. A man down the street who was a mechanic assisted on unhooking the battery in the trunk. Had to hook up the battery to drive it to a dealership in Colorado Springs and since we didn't have an appointment spent the whole day waiting to have it fixed. The parts inside the steering column were broken. Since I didn't have cash or money in the bank to cover the expenses I had to use my Discover card which cost me interest. $600 didn't fix the problem.
The key still, after all this time, will not go into off position. I have to (car is still running) turn the key back in on position apply brake put car back in gear and in park while I am turning the steering wheel. I turn the key and it locks and after a few times repeating and I hear a click and then turn the key and it releases. Something is terribly wrong and I only have 26,300 miles on it now. The reason my mileage is low is because I have a 2000 Ford Explorer. If I am afraid to take the Saturn I take the Explorer.
- Roy W., Newcastle, OK, US