NHTSA — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems

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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.

2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2006 Saturn Ion electrical problems

electrical problem

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2006 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 012009

Ion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 55 mph the "power steering" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was loss of power steering. She was able to resume operation, but with great difficulty. The vehicle has not been repaired for the failures. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. Updated 01/20/10. The consumer stated the vehicle was parked in front of his house in idle when suddenly the speedometer read 120 mph. Updated 01/22/10

- Chillicote, OH, USA

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