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.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
181,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2006 Saturn Ion clutch problems

clutch problem

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2006 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 152023

Ion 2 2.2L

  • Manual transmission
  • 181,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I've replaced everything from the flywheel to and including the clutch peddle. the peddle is the problem. it was made so flimsy so cheep that it bends just by applying pressure to the clutch peddle. I can't make it work and cant afford to buy another car. can anyone help?

- Byron S., Chipley, US

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