Saturn
Ion
Saturn Ion: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeSaturn
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2003–2007
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Saturn Ion2002–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–March 29, 2007 |
| Model years | 2003–2007 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 4-door quad coupe |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Delta platform/GMX357 |
| Engines | 2.2 L L61 I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L LE5 I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L LSJ s/c I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Getrag F23 manual 5-speed Getrag F35 manual 4-speed GM 4T45-E automatic 5-speed Aisin AF33 automatic CVT VTi automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,621 mm (sedan) 2,621 mm (coupe) 2,629 mm (Red Line) |
| Length | 4,686 mm (sedan) 4,699 mm (coupe) 4,699 mm (Red Line) |
| Width | 1,707 mm (sedan) 1,725 mm (coupe) 1,725 mm (Red Line) |
| Height | 1,458 mm (sedan) 1,422 mm (coupe) 1,412 mm (Red Line) |
| Kerb weight | 1,179–1,354 kg |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | United States: Spring Hill, Tennessee |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2007 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2007 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2007 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2007 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2004 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2004 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2005–2007 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2007 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2003–2004 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2004 | 2.2 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2007 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 20 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577–2,605 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2007 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1701 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 1551 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 560 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 286 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Airbags | 261 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 203 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 116 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Lights | 99 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Visibility and wipers | 82 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Body and structure | 75 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2007: 4350 complaints, 208 with a crash and 19 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.