2007 Saturn Ion Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 208about this part
- Share
- 24%of 876 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 208 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Saturn Ion, 24% of the 876 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Extremely strong fuel smell has begun this week after driving vehicle and is parked. See no leaks of gasoline around vehicle. Has low mileage for age, under 90,000 miles. Certain areas have been recalled for this, but not for my VIN# at this time. Has to be same problem. Sounds identical. I will need to have my 2007 Saturn ION inspected.”
NHTSA complaint #11114177, filed 2018-07, 89,000 miles“I have a strong gas smell coming from the rear passenger wheel well after driving the vehicle. There is no visible leak out puddle under the vehicle. I researched and found there were recalls for certain vehicles of the same model and year. I believe my vehicle is having the same issue but no recall has been issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10939708, filed 2017-01, 68,946 miles“A couple of months ago I started smelling gas fumes coming from my car. The fumes where mainly located in the driver side back tire and inside my vehicle. I finally took this car to the shop and they told me that the filler neck will need to be replaced because my car is leaking gasoline. This car has been nothing but a headache I am ready to trade it in....”
NHTSA complaint #10551851, filed 2013-11, 37,000 miles“I have had trouble with this ignition for years, having to jiggle it to start the car, a key tip broke off from trying to turn it. I also was never contacted about fuel line recall that I had to have repaired and paid for. My engine has also lost power and the engine light has been on for years and they don't know why? I don't feel safe even driving this piece of junk to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10573938, filed 2014-03, 70,000 miles“Ever since I purchased this vehicle in october I've been having trouble & its only january I've had a fuel leak and had to replace it I've had bad struts had to replace it bad alternator replaced it bad battery replaced it bad brakes & rotors & I replaced it. It's just a horrible car and I wish I had spent my money else where is it possible that I trade in this car for something the same value I am very unsatisfied with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10822719, filed 2016-01, 99,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V459000Sep 19, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona…Covers: Saturn Ion 2007, Chevrolet Cobalt 2007–2009, Pontiac G5 2007–2009 +2 more
- 09V419000Oct 29, 2009General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of…Covers: Saturn Ion 2006–2007, Chevrolet Cobalt 2006–2007, Pontiac G5 2007
Related service bulletins
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10213765Jan 27, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Saturn Ion
408 complaintsElectrical system
215 complaintsAir bags
65 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Saturn Ion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology