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2006 Saturn Ion
Electrical Problems
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.
2006 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems
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- Won't Turnover, Won't Start
- All Dash Lights Are Flashing
- Alternator Whine
- NHTSA: Electrical System
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Switch
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-Theft: Control ...
- NHTSA: Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Horn
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Module
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Starter Assembly
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