2008 Saturn Ion Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Saturn Ion.
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Saturn Ion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:82,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:75,000 mi
Fires:1
#31 complaints
VISIBILITY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Saturn Ion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 82,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 75,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 73,130 mi |
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,000
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,130
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