2006 SATURN ION Wheels Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2006 SATURN ION
3 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SATURN ION. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
HIGHWAY BOUNCING? UNBALANCED FEELING UNDER VEHICLE? REPLACE STRUTS ASAP!! OKAY FOR THE PAST 30,000 MILES I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WHAT I COULD DESCRIBE AS A CONSTANT BOUNCE. THE BOUNCE HAS NOW BECOME SO VIOLENT THAT CROSSING A BRIDGE ON A HIGHWAY THE BUMP WILL INCREASE THE AGGRESSION OF THE BOUNCE TO THE POINT THAT YOU BOUNCE RIGHT OFF OF THE ROAD. I HAVE SLOWLY BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSES THIS BOUNCING WOBBLE. AFTER NEW RIMS,CV-HALF SHAFTS, LUGNUTS, TIRES, STABILIZER END-LINKS, TIE-ROD ENDS, INNER TIE-ROD ENDS, AND BALL JOINTS. THE BOUNCE GOT MORE CONTROLLABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD. NOT LONG AFTER THE NEW PARTS STARTED TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN. FINALLY DURING THE PURCHASE OF ALL OF THESE THINGS OVER AGAIN. I FIND AN INSTANCE WHERE THIS EXACT THING HAPPENED TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CONSTANT BOUNCE AS ALWAYS (4 MECHANICS ---- I AM PRETTY MECHANICALLY...
I WAS DRIVING HOME EARLY ONE MORNING AND MY IGNITION HAD SHUT OFF LIKE IT HAD MANY TIMES BEFORE THIS TIME THE WEATHER CONDITIONS BEING SNOWY AND SLUSHY CAUSED ME TO GET STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WAS YANKED INTO THE DITCH. I HAD CALLED THE CLAIMS NUMBER AFTER MY CAR HAD SAT AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS MAYBE LONGER AND THEY TOLD ME SINCE THE CLAIM WAS NOT FILED AS OF THE RECALL CAME OUT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. THERE IS NOTHING THAT GM CAN DO THEY WILL NOT REFUND ME FOR THE MONEY TO REPLACE MY RADIATOR, CONDENSER, AND COOLING FAN THAT I NEEDED REPAIRED AT THAT TIME TO MAKE MY VEHICLE RUN. I DID NOT HAVE MONEY AT THE TIME TO FIX THE COSMETIC DAMAGE IN THE FENDER AND THE BUMPER SO THAT IS STILL BROKEN. THE CLAIMS DEPARTMENT ADVISED ME SINCE IT WAS...
YES A FEW MONTHS AFO I FINANCED A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 3 SINCE THE FIRST WEEK HAVING IT HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS INCLUDING A MAJOR GAS LEAK AND SEVERE GAS FUMES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAB WHEN RUNNING AND NOT. THE DEALER HAD GIVIN ME NOTHING BUT LIES AND THE FUN AROUND AND ATTITUDE. HAD BEEN DOCUMENTED BY AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC THE CAR IN UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROADS AND SHOULD NEVER HAVE PASSED INSPECTION WHICH THE DEALER DID. I REALLY NEED HELP. I KNOW IT'S A GOOD CHANCE IT'S A FLOOD CAR THEY SOLD ME. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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
Visibility
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
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