2003 Saturn Ion structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Saturn Ion — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on an interstate at 65 mph the hood's latch arm broke off causing the hood to fly open and strike the windshield. The metal around the arm appears to have rusted enough to cause the failure.”
filed Jun 30, 2016
“My hood flew open and smashed my windshield because the part of the hood that goes into the latch broke off the hood. As a direct result of my hood flying open while driving, and filing a claim with my insurance my car was determined a total loss due to the extent of the damage. I have suffered…”
filed Jun 15, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Ion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ion | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 Ion | 24 | 2% |
| 2005 Ion | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 Ion | 16 | 2% |
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.