2006 SATURN ION Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2006 SATURN ION
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SATURN ION. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 1-50 MPH IN WET, SLIPPERY, OR ICY ROADS, THE TIRES WOULD SPIN OUT AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND THE THROTTLE POWER FAILED FOR 5-8 SECONDS. IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE AIR CONDITIONER. AFTER IT SNOWED, THE VEHICLE ALSO BEGAN TO SPIN AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AND THEN SLID BACK DOWN. ON FEBRUARY 13, 2008, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FUEL REGULATOR AND KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR OVER THREE WEEKS. AN UNAUTHORIZED DRIVER AT THE DEALER CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A DITCH WITH TWO FEET OF WATER, CAUSING WATER TO ENTER THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT HAS 56 PHOTOS AVAILABLE. HE WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR...
THE FRONT LEFT INDICATOR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT AND FRONT LEFT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT WORK SPORADICALLY. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY A SATURN REPAIR TECHNICIAN THAT BOTH RUN ON THE SAME CIRCUIT. ALSO, THE ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON SPORADICALLY.*AK
I HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY CAR THAT I BELIEVE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE CAR. FIRST MY AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING AND A "SERVICE VEHICLE" LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACE A BLOWN FUSE. TWO TO THREE DAYS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. I JUST DID NOT HAVE TIME TO TAKE THE CAR IN AGAIN TO HAVE A "BLOWN FUSE" REPLACED AGAIN. APPROXIMATELY A MONTH LATER IT HAD GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY FINALLY (AFTER HAVING MY CAR FOR A DAY AND A HALF) FIGURED OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE DRIVER'S DOOR HAS A WIRE INSIDE IT FOR THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. ROLLING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW UP AND DOWN CAUSED THE WIRE TO CHAFFE AND BECOME BARE. THE WIRE WOULD...
Other 2006 SATURN ION Problem Areas
Steering
524 complaints
Electrical System
310 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
111 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
93 complaints
Air Bags
57 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
56 complaints
Engine
41 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
40 complaints
Unknown Or Other
26 complaints
Power Train
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
13 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Fuel System Other
5 complaints
Steeringcolumn
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioninternalgears
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint