2007 Saturn Ion Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 2%of 876 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Saturn Ion, 2% of the 876 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I hit my brakes to avoid an accident my car went to left in front of another car. I found out that struts shifted and causing the upper control arm to snap and brake off causing my car to go to the left into another car.”
NHTSA complaint #11129281, filed 2018-09, 11,658 miles“Received recall notice about 3 years ago regarding fuel tank. However, it specified certain states of origin. I disregarded notice since I was not residing in one of those states. My car periodically smells of gas, my check engine light and low performance light goes on/off and my mechanic suggested recall. My suspension issues have required replacement of bearing and sway bar on more than one occasion. My passenger airbag light stays on all the time and dings as a reminder every time I start my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11043158, filed 2017-11, 75,000 miles“Fuel leaking from gas tank area, became aware when passenger cabin filled with fuel vapor ,noticed gas smell for the past few years when walking near rear of vehicle fuel mileage has been terrible since vehicle was only 2 years old. Had vehicle into dealership and complained about mileage, I believe was loosing fuel for a long period of time before this major leak occurred. It made my wife and myself along with my family dog very sickly. Had into dealership 3 monts ago and was told there was no leak,but they failed to drop tank and inspect as per GM recall 09226. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924504, filed 2016-11, 48,000 miles“The electric steering keeps going out and took it to an authorized Saturn dealer and they said that the would have to check it to see why its going out as there has been recalled on the electric steering in the pontiac g6 which has the same problem and carries the same system and the dealer told me if its not the motor I have to pay 97.50 for them to find out its not the motor in the steering plus what it cost to fix it there has been problems with the electric steering there should be a full recall on all the one that uses the same part with the ones that have been recalled all ready this…”
NHTSA complaint #10442846, filed 2012-01, 55,000 miles“Was hearing a popping,clicking, and rubbing sound and took to Saturn the first time they said it was my hub cap making the noise. I went back about an hour later and had them remove my hub cap and noise was even worse and you could feel it under you feet. They said it was my half shaft on the left side so a week later they replaced it. That was on a friday and by monday morning I was hearing and feeling the noise again so I took it back and they said that nothing was wrong with it but that I had a bent rim in the rear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204010, filed 2007-09, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 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.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This 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.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Saturn Ion
408 complaintsElectrical system
215 complaintsFuel system
208 complaintsAir bags
65 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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