MYRModel Year Report

2008 Saturn ION

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2008 Saturn ION
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:42:14.549Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn ION Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2003: 756 complaints 2003 2004: 898 complaints 2004 2005: 573 complaints 2005 2006: 1235 complaints 2006 2007: 876 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2008
2008: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003756
2004898
2005573
20061235
2007876
20084

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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MY WIPERS FAILED. I COULD HEAR THE WIPER MOTOR RUNNING, BUT THE TRANSMISSION AND LINKAGE HAD FAILED. I TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC WHO FIXED THE ISSUE, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT A YEAR LATER. I CAN GRAB A WIPER ARM AND MANUALLY MOVE THE WIPERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150724

VISIBILITY

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR INSPECTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110218

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140227

AIR BAGS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN HEAD ON CRASH BUT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140721

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Saturn ION — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Saturn ION?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Saturn ION have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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