2003 Saturn Ion engine and engine cooling problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Saturn Ion — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was first started, the timing chain would exhibit an abnormally loud noise. The noise would cease once the engine was warm but could still be heard as the contact attempted to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle would…”
filed Mar 19, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled on the highway. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle…”
filed Feb 9, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ion | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 Ion | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 Ion | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 Ion | 33 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Saturn Ion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.