2007 Saturn ION

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2007 Saturn ION
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 876 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	756
2004	898
2005	573
2006	1235
2007	876
2008	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 45%

45% of complaints: steering — 397 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130131

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY. THE DASH CHIMED 3 TIMES, A DISPLAY CAME UP THAT SAID POWER STEERING. AT THAT POINT THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE JUST AS I WAS ENTERING A CURVE. I HIT THE GRASS IN THE MEDIUM THEN CORRECTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120630

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column became inoperable, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231101

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 169 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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This problem has been ongoing for a while. The key gets stuck in the ignition for a while. Have to wait until it finally clicks twice. I have taken vehicle 3 different times to have this repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240204

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 130 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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My 2007 Saturn Ion recently started leaking drops of gasoline near the driver side rear tire. It is either an issue with the fuel line or the tank. It has not been inspected by the dealership yet.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240104

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 63 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN ION. IN OCTOBER OF 2016, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SUDDENLY DEPRESSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180601

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180327

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE A VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND CHEST INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130610

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 59 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100204 — fuel system, gasoline

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA; AND MODEL YEAR 2007 CHEVROL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. A SPECIAL COVERAGE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORI

Campaign 09V419000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101215 — RQ (closed 20111005)

Electric Power Steering Failure

I 20110929 — EA (closed 20140415)

Electric Power Steering Failure

R 20130101 — fuel system, gasoline

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 20

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for r

Campaign 12V459000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140404 — electrical system

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for...

Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge.

Campaign 14E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140418 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if...

Campaign 14V171000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140418 — air bags, electrical system

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

Campaign 14V047000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140717 — steering

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014.

Campaign 14V153000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Saturn ION — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (397 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (169 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (130 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 14E021000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 14V171000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 14V153000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2007 Saturn ION reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn ION?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn ION have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.