2006 SATURN ION Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2006 SATURN ION
3 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SATURN ION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL, CAUSING THE DOOR TO SWING OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE DOOR WAS SHUT, BUT WOULD NOT REOPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE WINDOW DETACHED FROM ITS TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING RECURRING FAILURES IN WHICH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE KEY WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE IN REGARDS TO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT....
PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW AS A DEMO, TOLD THERE WAS 'MINOR PANEL DAMAGE BUT FIXED LIKE NEW" FOUND OUT CAR WAS IN CHAIN REACTION CRASH BOTH FRONT AND REAR. BODY AND FRAME STILL NOT FIXED, KEEPS CRACKING WINDSHIELDS NOW IGNITION SYSTEM HAS FAILED. READ MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH SAME ISSUE FROM YEAR 2000 AND UP ON THE CAR. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL OR SOMEONE NEEDS TO PAY FOR THIS JUNK CAR BESIDES ME. STARTER WOULD STICK IN AFTER STARTING CAR, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES BUT THEY COULD NOT "REPRODUCE" THE SITUATION, THEREFORE WOULD NOT REPAIR. NOW LOOK WHERE I'M AT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER TRANSMISSION. THE REPAIR WOULD COST OVER $300. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
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
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
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