Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Saturn Ion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Saturn Ion has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 876 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V153000 Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V459000 Fuel Pump Module May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V419000 FUEL PUMP MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 408 complaints
- Electrical System 215 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 130 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 79 complaints
- Air Bags 65 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
Of the 876 complaints on file, 38 report a crash; across all 876 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Saturn ION has numerous complaints, especially regarding the steering and electrical system, indicating reliability concerns. It also has seven NHTSA recall campaigns highlighting issues with ignition, airbags, and fuel pump, which could affect safety and performance. Limited recall data suggests a likelihood of failures in key systems over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,400 | very common |
| ignition switch | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| fuel pump | 50,000–90,000 miles | $350–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of power steering
- Ignition issues
- Fuel pump noise
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Saturn Ion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.