The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the power steering failed with the illumination of the power steering light. The contact turned off the vehicle and the power steering was reset once restarted. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 56,700.

- Wentsville, MO, USA

While my wife was driving our 2006 Saturn Ion, the "pwr str" light came on and she lost power steering control. Shutting off the engine resumed the power steering to the vehicle but repeated the failure numerous times before being able to drive the vehicle home. This is now occurring numerous times without any warning. This I believe is a safety related item which should require a recall of this vehicle. The vehicle is barely drivable because it is so difficult to make turns. The vehicle only has 40,000 miles.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving 60 mph the power steering system suddenly malfunctioned which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. The contact had to drive onto the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle the power steering system began to function properly. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the power steering system they stated there were no related recalls. The contact was concerned that the lost of power steering could result in a crash. The failure mileage was 117,000.

- St. Clouds , FL, USA

Power steering repeatedly goes out. Turning the car off and on "fixes" it for a short time then it happens again. Sometimes after 20 minutes of driving and sometimes 30 seconds after restarting. It started as a very intermittent issue but has since gotten worse as time goes on. Before this started I had other electrical issues. First the odometer would flash on and off and occasionally flash "trunk". later the indicator light for the parking brake would come on without touching the brake. They eventually went away then the steering issue started.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

The power steering in my 2006 Saturn Ion 3 started not working on the highway and I needed to pull over almost getting into an accident. After I turned the car off an on the problem went away or so I thought over the course of the next 3 weeks the situation got worse and now 3 seconds after the car is turned on the electronic power steering just goes out.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

While driving the power steering goes out. Once you turn the car off and turn it back on the power steering comes back for a short while.

- Warr Acres, OK, USA

2006 Saturn Ion 2 sedan: "pwr str" light came on and steering wheel locked. I stopped the car, turned it off and restarted it, and I drove 1/2 of a mile and "pwr str" light came on again and the steering wheel locked again. I am concerned for my safety because if this has happened on the freeway I could have been seriously injured!

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

Power steering assist failure. At highway speed of 65 mph the power steering warning light came on. It occurred after approximately 2 hours of driving. At that speed it was not especially difficult to steer but when exiting the highway it became extremely difficult. After shutting the car off for approx. 5 minutes when I turned it back on the warning light was off and the power steering then worked. Took it immediately to my mechanic and found that it was the power steering module. The same as was recalled by GM although our 2006 Saturn Ion was not included in that recall. We have approx. 113,000 miles on the car.

- Blairstown, NJ, USA

Sudden loss of electronic power steering.

- Ben Lomond, CA, USA

I recently have experienced a loss of power steering in my 2006 Saturn Ion. This has randomly occurred four times over the past two weeks. Suddenly, the warning message "pwr str" will appear in place of my digital odometer reading and the car will immediately lose power steering and becomes extremely difficult to steer and dangerous to drive. I have found that am able to "reset" the steering by pulling over and turning the car off and back on again. I have never experienced this problem prior to two weeks ago. The car has approx 185K miles on it. After experiencing this issue today (the fourth time it has happened), I did a search on the internet and learned that NHTSA is currently investigating Saturn Ions for this issue (NHTSA action number : RQ10004), to determine whether the vehicle should have been included in a recall for the same issue with other GM cars. Please consider this complaint in your investigation.

- Antrim, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion level 2. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,967.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

Have a 2006 Saturn Ion 2 and was making a left hand turn when the warning chime went off and displayed "pwr stg" in the dash display. Immediately after the chime the power steering went out making it very difficult to turn the vehicle. Started car the following day and the power steering worked again. Approximately 15 miles later, I was making a right hand turn and the power steering went out again. Car is now sitting in driveway unused. Taking car into GM dealership tomorrow for diagnosis but they seemed to know what was wrong before looking at it.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion level. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently. The contact would power the vehicle off and restart it to allow the power steering to reset independently. The contact was awaiting an appointment with the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 73,000.

- Cabot, AR, USA

Power steering failure, and the pwr str warning light comes on. Have to stop vehicle and restart to get home.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

06 Saturn Ion sedan loss power steering while turning corner and barely missed hitting parked vehicle.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

2006 Saturn Ion power steering failure. When driving an alarm will sound and a message will show up on dash that says "pwr str" immediately the power steering will fail. This has almost caused 2 accidents with this vehicle because it is intermittent with no warning.

- Commerce Twp, MI, USA

Power steering light comes on and I have no power steering. This happens when idling or going down the road. Plenty of fluid and tests fine at the shop. They suggested it may be an electrical problem. I do notice it happens when I open the door sometimes as well.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that her vehicle was not included in a previous recall and advised her to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The current and failure mileage was 61,987.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion 3. the contact stated that the power steering warning lamp illuminated and there was a loss of steering capabilities. The contact stated that the power steering would reset itself once the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the failure as the electric power steering being defective and needing replacement. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,847. Updated 4/11/2011 updated 04/14/11

- Cedar Hill , TX, USA

While driving at 70mph the power steering light came on and I lost power steering. I exited the interstate and pulled off the road. I turned the engine off then counted to 10 and started it up, the light went out and the power steering was back. The next time I was in city traffic when the power steering light can on and the power steering died. Again I pulled over and restarted the engine and it was ok. The problem is intermittent and unpredictable. I went online with Saturn and they recommend a Saturn service center. I also read blogs that the repair will be over $1000 and not covered by a recall or warranty. I have parked my Saturn Ion in the driveway and may have to tow it to a dealer.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA