NHTSA — Steering Problems

2006 Saturn Ion (Page 2 of 27)

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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
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,413 miles

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2006 Saturn Ion steering problems

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2006 Saturn Ion Owner Comments (Page 2 of 27)

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problem #503

Oct 292017

Ion

  • 109,000 miles

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

We have power steering light comes on and later it will rest but its happening alot also emulsion light came on after replace fuel lines

- Edwardsburg, MI, USA

problem #502

Jul 172017

Ion

  • 124,000 miles
I've had my car in the shop twice for the ignition switch. One of the times GM paid for it due to a recall within months the car was back into passlock light coming on car stalling while in movement key stuck in ignition have to wiggle it to get it back into the turn off position. This last time as of today the car will not run you have trouble getting the key out of a lock the passlock is showing on the car dashboard.

- Shiremanstown, PA, USA

problem #501

Apr 032017

Ion

  • 81,000 miles
Power steering light comes on and then loss of power steering while traveling to shoping center.when restarting power steering light went off and was able to drive home.but dangerous since power steering intermitted comes on.it happened while getting back into car after turning on ignition switch.

- Lanham, MD, USA

problem #500

May 162016

Ion

  • 43,141 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,141.

- Roosevelt, NY, USA

problem #499

Aug 252014

Ion

  • 48,297 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 20 mph and veering right, a warning indicator illuminated and "power steering" illuminated on the message board. The power steering failed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the power steering unit was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,297.

- Gregory, MI, USA

problem #498

Dec 052016

Ion

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of electric power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was at 200,000.

- Lancaster, TN, USA

problem #497

Nov 102016

Ion

  • 120,000 miles

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

There was a recall on the power steering. I had the replacement part done. 2 years later the power steering replacement. I called the dealer and I called GM. They won't do anything. They need to recall the recall. Do I have to replace my power steering every 2 years. Very upsetting

- Jackson, NJ, USA

problem #496

Sep 222016

Ion

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 45 mph, a clicking noise was heard and the steering wheel seized, the speedometer gauges fluctuated, and the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later driven to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

problem #495

Sep 062016

Ion 4-cyl

  • 175,400 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 175,400. Updated 10/19/16 the consumer stated while driving, the steering locked up. She had to reduce her speed into order to maintain the steering wheel. The consumer turned the vehicle off, and the steering reset it self. The consumer has since experienced a similar incident. Updated 11/03/16.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #494

Apr 202016

Ion

  • 111,546 miles
Car inspection rejected codeb0092 pass presense system1 performance just put catalit converter and an engine in this car looking for tech. Service bul. Tsb3677 car is rejected demed unsafe to drive

- East Wareham, MA, USA

problem #493

Mar 092016

Ion

  • 19,946 miles

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

On March 9,2016 my daughter drove to the store from my work place. When she return to my job while in the parking lot the stirring wheel locked and she couldn't turn. Good thing she had made it off highway or it would have been an accident if it went out at light as she turned on road to my work place. I had my uncle to pull car to family mechanic shop they then checked on it and told me to order power stirring motor. After then my uncle found out there was an recall on power stirring gone out while driving causing accidents. My uncle took the car to GMC in dublin, ga on March twenty fifth 2016. The GMC just checked on the car April 4,2016.

- East Diblin, GA, USA

problem #492

Nov 032015

Ion

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle operated normally when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, while the vehicle was in motion, the steering wheel seized and could not be moved. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #491

Jun 022015

Ion

  • 84,023 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving 30 mph and making a left or right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was then driven to the contact's residence. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the igniton switch was replaced from a previous NHTSA notification; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,023.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #490

Dec 092015

Ion 4-cyl

  • 113,112 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that after a year of the vehicle being repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering), the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column assembly and steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,112. Updated 02/18/16

- Viriginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #489

Dec 142015

Ion

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

- Edwardsville, IL, USA

problem #488

Dec 042015

Ion

  • 113,012 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The contact stated that there was only 2,000 miles on the vehicle since the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,012.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #487

Jan 012015

Ion

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the ignition switch had to be wiggled several times to be able to start the engine. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #486

Aug 132015

Ion

  • 142,300 miles
My power steering failed, when I restarted the car it worked again. A few months ago I went to grey Chevrolet for a recall on the power steering. They replaced the power steering motor. Now they say that the power steering column has failed. Why wasn't that replaced in the recall. I see on line that I am not the only Saturn owner this has happened to. If GM has put out a defective product, and has delayed response to this for years after finding out about it, why do consumers have to pay for the repairs.

- Port Orchard, WA, USA

problem #485

Jun 132015

Ion

  • 132,200 miles
The power steering shuts off while the car is in motion, and displays a pwr stg error message on the dashboard. The car's power steering will remain inoperable until the car is restarted. The power steering can become inoperable several times in a single day.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

problem #484

Jun 282015

Ion

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving 40 mph, the driver experienced a loss of power steering and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. The VIN was not available.

- Rockport, NY, USA

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