Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Saturn vue v6 2004 saturn ion 3 quad coupe 2004 saturn ion red line quad coupe 2004 saturn l 300 sedan 2. Gas mileage of 2004 vehicles by saturn fueleconomy. The worst complaints are transmission, fuel system, and accessories interior problems. P0740, torque converter clutch circuit malfunction. Our list of 10 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2004 saturn ion. In 2005, the aisin 5speed automatic transmission was discontinued. The 2004 saturn ion has 12 problems reported for transmission failure. I currently drive a 2004 saturn ion with a manual transmission and 5k miles on it owned since new. The radio works intermittently after 320 000 km and the cd player stopped playing at same time.
Saturn ion transmission problems and repair descriptions. The saturn ion was a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. Since then the transmission shift stick has been getting harder and harder to change gears. Changing the fluid in the 2004 aisin 5 speed transmission.
This topgrade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a wellbalanced design and high level of. Saturn experimented with making these out of plastic, it was a huge failure. See realworld saturn ion transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other saturn ion owners. She stated that the vehicle became very difficult to steer and she had to hold on to the shifter and the steering wheel in order to gain control of the vehicle.
The saturn ion was equipped with the 4speed 4t45e and the aisin warner aw5550sn transmission. When i returned home that evening, the car started immediately, ruling out a. Ive spent the last several days trying to answer this question for myself and would like some input. Saturn ion problems 2004 saturn ion power train problems. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when you shop the largest online selection at. The level 2 and level 3 models were offered with gms new standard radio.
We have 93 saturn ion vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 31 1. For most vehicles this means youll filter through the various engine models and. I have a 2004 saturn ion with a cvt transmission, it went. The 2003 and 2004 ion coupes were available with the vti continuously variable. Saturn ion questions 2004 saturn ion transmission cargurus. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. To see how frequently 2004 saturn ion problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. View and download saturn 2004 ion owners manual online. The saturn ion is a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 2004 saturn ion to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. How to download an saturn workshop, service or owners manual for free. It has been a known issue that this transmission was a poorly made gm product. The best place to look for a saturn service manual is on this site, where you can download a free copy to your computers hard drive, and then print off as many copies as you think you may need.
I kept my ion much longer than my other 2 saturns for various. Official recalls have been issued for the 2004 saturn ion by the nhtsa. If you do this, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. View and download saturn 2004 vue owners manual online. This fix is for similar models like chevrolet cavalier, malibu, pontiac grand am, sunfire, saturn lseries, vue and. Research the 2004 saturn ion at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety data. On the next page select the specific pdf that you want to access. The worst complaints are transmission failure, difficulty shifting. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. In addition to that i was hearing an awful banging sounds which turned out to be. Transmission not go into gear problems of the 2004 saturn ion. Saturn ion electrical system 2004 saturn ion problems. I purchased my saturn ion quad coupe brandnew in 2004. All the interior lights came on, the electrical system worked fine, but the engine would not turn over nothing happened at all.
Symptoms include hard starting, rough idle, temperature gauge not working, awful fuel economy, poor performance, and stumbling, among many other things. Only the ion 3 has the cvt, and the 3 has many options that the lower levels dont have, and you have to replace the computer and fuse box in the car for it to work. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. Saturn ion transmission problems and repair descriptions at. I had those replaced and a new water pump with a metal propeller was put in its place.
Many owners depend on their vehicle to commute and get things done. All of them failed, if you still own one of these cars and it hasnt been replaced, it has failed. I would like to change the transmission fluid for my own peace of mind since i plan on keeping it until at least 200k miles, maybe even longer. Complete auto transmissions for saturn ion for sale ebay. Saturn ion owners have reported 9 problems related to clutch pedallinkage under the power train. To see how frequently saturn ion problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
While driving approximately 2530 mph the vehicle lost power steering. There are a few different automatic transmission configurations between ion years. Automatic transmission problem of the 2004 saturn ion 25 failure date. Fuel consumption ranges from 25 mpg in the city to 32 mpg on the highway. Saturn sseries common problemsfailures ericthecarguy. Box 07 detroit, mi 48207 how to use this manual many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they. The ion replaced the saturn sseries in 2002, and was replaced by the new saturn astra in 2008. Saturn wont move ricks free auto repair advice ricks. P0741, p0742, p0841, p1756, p1758, p1882, car in drive but wont move or reverse, saturn ion, vue. The 2004 saturn ion has 5 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Okay, here is a tough one for youi had a lot of work done to my car in mid december.
The coupe 3 seats 4 and has standard power windows, power door locks, and. Welcome to saturn ion pdf manuals online download links page,devoted to give saturn ion owners,drivers,users available manufacturers specifications,factory bullen,workshop,electrical wiring diagrams schematics,recalls,and tsbs,oem original equipment manufacturer technical service bulletin and technical informations to safely and easily diagnose,maintenance,repair,troubleshooting. Replaced original radio with same type of factory radio. I have a 2004 saturn ion which was recently purchased. Download your free pdf file of the 2004 saturn ion on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Clutch pedallinkage problem of the 2004 saturn ion 1. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2004 saturn ion 4 cyl, 2. One of just 831 silver saturn ions made for the 2004 model year, now languishing in a denver selfservice wrecking yard with its rare manual. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. I previously drove 93 and 99 saturn sc2 coupes and had no major problems.
Apparently the radiator fan assembly went which burnt out the plastic water pump propeller. Saturn ion problems find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. A french language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from. With the history of problems with this type of radio on this type car, i am now installing an. I have a 2004 saturn ion with a cvt transmission, it went bad and is very expensive i found a 5 speed automatic from a 2004 ion with k miles on it, can i swap the cvt transmissions for the 5 speed and if i can what other parts will i need from the 5 speed automatic car to make it work on mine. Saturn ion pdf manuals online download links at saturn manuals. The transmission stopped at 326 000 km, so unplugged the transmission lines and it was way past due for a timing chain, so changed that too at same time. In thought so too but when you replace the cvt for the 5 speed auto there is a bunch of problems. I made a very early appointment with my saturn dealer and they took it out for a test drive. I bought it about 3 years ago with 64k mostly highway miles. Click on your saturn car below, for example the vue.