MYRModel Year Report

2007 Saturn ION

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2007 Saturn ION
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
876
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 757 complaints 2003 2004: 898 complaints 2004 2005: 573 complaints 2005 2006: 1,235 complaints 2006 2007: 876 complaints 2007 876 2008: 4 complaints 2008
2003: 757 complaints 2003 2004: 898 complaints 2004 2005: 573 complaints 2005 2006: 1,235 complaints 2006 2007: 876 complaints 2007 876 2008: 4 complaints 2008
2003: 757 complaints 2003 2004: 898 complaints 2004 2005: 573 complaints 2005 2006: 1,235 complaints 2006 2007: 876 complaints 2007 876 2008: 4 complaints 2008

2007: 876 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003757
2004898
2005573
20061,235
2007876
20084

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

47% · 413 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2013-01-31

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, 2012-06-30

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, 2023-11-01

Electrical system

25% · 218 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2024-02-04

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 130 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2024-01-04

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

INJURY

Air bags

7% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-06-01

Also filed under Service brakes

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, 2018-03-27

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, 2013-06-10

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

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    2010-02-04Fuel system, gasoline09V419000 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…

    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…

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    2010-12-15Recall queryClosed 2011-10-05 Electric Power Steering Failure
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    2011-09-29Engineering analysisClosed 2014-04-15 Electric Power Steering Failure
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    2013-01-01Fuel system, gasoline12V459000 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…

    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…

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    2014-04-04Electrical system14E021000 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.

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    2014-04-18Electrical system14V171000 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...

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    2014-04-18Air bags, electrical system14V047000 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.

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    2014-07-17Steering14V153000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Saturn ION — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 413 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 218 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 130 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09V419000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 12V459000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 14E021000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V171000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V047000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 14V153000 · Steering
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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 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn ION have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-06 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.