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2003 Saturn Ion Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
2%of 758 total for the year
Median mileage
117,356miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Saturn Ion, 2% of the 758 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,356 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall, my 2003 Saturn ION has recalls on the ignition switch and cylinder which is causing my car to be impossible to drive. This recall is causing the system to have a short with all my electrical. For example, windows don't roll down/up, wipers don't work, heater doesn't work, blinkers don't work, dash lights stay on causing battery to constantly be dead. All because there are recalls that need to be fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11164884, filed 2019-01, 78,585 miles

“My ignition was recalled but the mechanics at GM crestview didn't know how to reset the computer so all my lights stayed on for check engine. Now my ignition is acting up and my car won't turn on. Is it still covered under the recall?”

NHTSA complaint #11403703, filed 2021-03, 234,000 miles

“Sunroof glass shattered. While backing out of the drive I heard a thump on the roof of the car. Then while driving down the road I began to notice pieces of glass flying off the car. When I got of the car I saw pieces of glass on the inner cover of the sunroof.”

NHTSA complaint #10743521, filed 2015-07, 189,188 miles

“My mechanic told me to report this problem. I have a 2003 Saturn ION and as I was driving the clutch pedal snapped up almost to the dash. I was barely able to get my leg up high enough to push it back down to shift. It would stay down for awhile then do it again sometimes as high sometimes about half way up. The pedal needed to be replaced. The car has 109,000 miles on it. He had a hard time getting parts for it because it was out of stock and on back order at most places. …”

NHTSA complaint #10722735, filed 2015-06, 109,000 miles

“Key sticks in ignition, wont come out. Key comes out in neutral and drive sometimes. Have to keep starting and going forward and back thru gears until it releases keys concerned about wear/damage on all componts involed. Was told to disconnect battery to release keys. Keys come out when batty is dead. Battery in trunk, trunk full. Was told and shown videos about ignition/ignition lock cylinder and gear shift area repair recall. Need recall info, letter and recall code numbers. My vehicle is stationary when ignition not releaaing. I bought the car 8/2018. …”

NHTSA complaint #11246511, filed 2019-08, 170,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007172%
2006272%
2005203%
2004212%
2003172%

Other parts of the 2003 Saturn Ion

Electrical system
383 complaintsSteering
139 complaintsEngine cooling
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Saturn Ion

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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