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2006 Saturn Ion structure problems

24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Saturn Ion2% of all complaints for this model year.

24
Structure complaints
2%
share of all complaints
72,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the bar fractured that held the trunk open. As a result, the trunk lid struck the contact in the head and right hand twice. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or…

    filed Apr 26, 2019

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the vehicle was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition switch, a beeping sound was heard. The contact had to close the doors in order for the beeping sound to stop. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock with the…

    filed Nov 30, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Structure problems in other Ion years

YearReportsShare
2007 Ion61%
2005 Ion102%
2004 Ion162%
2003 Ion193%
Ion structure problems by year →

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.