2007 Saturn Ion Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Saturn Ion.

20062008
Complaints
1,089
Crashes
70
Fires
0
Injuries
58
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2007 Saturn Ion Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1396 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:73,686 mi
Crash-related:18
#2169 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:79,712 mi
Crash-related:9
#3130 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:92,122 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Saturn Ion.

Steering Defects
396
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
Avg Miles
73,686
Electrical Faults
169
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
79,712
Fuel System
130
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
92,122
Airbags
63
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
Avg Miles
69,855
Gasoline Fuel System
59
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,012
Electrical System:Ignition
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
68,450
Engine Problems
34
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
90,998
Fuel Pump
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,389
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,899
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
77,799
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
51,590
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
79,061
Electronic Stability Control
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
96,473
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
81,186
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
47,628
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
106,733
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,593
Latches / Locks
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,120
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Saturn Ion

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,804,893 vehicles.

14V171000Electrical System:ignition
~2,191,014 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

14V153000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~1,373,177 affected

General 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 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

14V047000Airbags · Electrical System:ignition:switch
~2,190,934 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

12V459000Fuel Pump
~49,768 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

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2007 Saturn Ion — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Saturn Ion reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Saturn Ion has 1,089 NHTSA complaints, 70 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 396 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Saturn Ion?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (396 complaints, avg 73,686 mi); Electrical Faults (169 complaints, avg 79,712 mi); Fuel System (130 complaints, avg 92,122 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Saturn Ion?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,566 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Saturn Ion?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Saturn Ion include 70 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 58 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Saturn Ion have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,804,893 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Saturn Ion?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Saturn Ion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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