2005 Saturn Ion engine problems
The 2005 Saturn Ion has 37 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
37
Engine complaints
5%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER MADE A SUDDEN TURN WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AND CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE DRIVER THEN TRAVELED DOWN AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2005 Saturn Ion have?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 2005 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.