2004 Saturn Ion transmission problems
The 2004 Saturn Ion has 60 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
60
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, I HAVE EXPERIENCED MY CAR TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH THANKFULLY HAS A RECALL ON IT BUT I WANT THE POWER STEERING TO BE RECALLED AS WELL BECAUSE IT HAS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND MULTIPLE NEAR…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2004 Saturn Ion have?
NHTSA has 60 complaints about the 2004 Saturn Ion transmission — 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.