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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$20
Average Mileage:
95,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace end links (1 reports)
2006 Saturn Ion suspension problems

suspension problem

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2006 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 162016

Ion 3 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

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

Did the repair myself. Bought aftermarket parts on eBay for $20.

- Tony P., O'Fallon, IL, US

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