2007 Saturn Ion Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 408about this part
- Share
- 47%of 876 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 408 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Saturn Ion, 47% of the 876 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 19 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My steering column is all messed up, can cause me to lose control of my car. Also year of car was recalled a couple years ago for the same reason and sadly enough my car was not included in that recall. My steering column messes up the most, while drive and definetly while turning resulting in a very bad grinding noise of my steering wheel”
NHTSA complaint #11342361, filed 2020-07, 100,000 miles“Power steering light came on and lost steering found out they had recall never was informed of the matter or recall. Had a problem with gas line about a year ago took to dealership cause there was an extended warranty but was told mine wasn't covered even though it should of been cost me 900 dollars. Only recall I received was for ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #11061203, filed 2018-01, 141,808 miles“I was starting my car getting ready to go to church, and the steering wheel wouldn't turn, then my power steering light came on. I had my granddauther to call a mechanic and they said that it might be a electrical problem. My car was in a parking space where I live. I did get the chance to move the car. I can drive the car but I'm afraid that it will lock on me while driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #11189968, filed 2019-03, 250,000 miles“Steering randomly fails in the middle of a turn, as if it sticks and I have to force the steering wheel back to center. I'm concerned that this could cause an accident if the driver had to make an evasive menouver or is inexperienced and not expecting it to fail. This occurs while moving, and while parked, on any street or highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10978816, filed 2017-04, 165,000 miles“I slightly was going off the curve to the right I turned the wheel to get straight the steering went out I lost control I mashed breaks and nothing stopped the car veered to the right crashing into a utility pole, flipped and the front driver tire, hub and axe came completely off it was not struck by the pole. I was on a county road I be]believe that the suspension went out as well I know the steering did I had no control.”
NHTSA complaint #11310357, filed 2020-02, 153,400 milesRelated recalls
- 14V153000Mar 31, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010…Covers: Saturn Ion 2004–2007, Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2006, 2008–2009, Pontiac G6 2005–2006, 2008–2009 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10222777Sep 16, 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.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Saturn Ion
215 complaintsFuel system
208 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 28, 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