2004 Saturn Ion engine problems
The 2004 Saturn Ion has 57 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
57
Engine complaints
5%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SATURN ION. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED BETWEEN 2-5 MPH. ALL THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LOOKED AT BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2004 Saturn Ion have?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the 2004 Saturn Ion engine — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.