Overview & Reviews

Saturn has upgraded the Ion with new fabrics, improved plastics and a new radio with MP3 and satellite radio capability. The electric steering has been revised for improved feel at highway speeds, while the sedan's five-speed automatic and the coupe's CVT have been recalibrated for improved gear selection and response. Finally, Saturn has installed additional sound-deadening material to reduce cabin noise. A Special Edition version of the sedan provides black exterior paint, distinctive 16-inch wheels and a two-tone interior.

User Reviews:

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  Get me out of this thing - 2004 Saturn ION
  By nathan - January 13 - 3:43 am

  I loved it at first. It drove great, it turned heads and I thought it would last me forever. It problems started when it got cold,, The car will not start. The engine will turn once then the security light will come on and the car is useless until about 20 min later. When the problem first happend I thought it may have been the battery, I was going to get a friend to jump me off. When we went to the battery (in the trunk) Water was standing in the trunk well 4 inches deep. After repeat repairs the leak was fixed in the trunk but the car still wont start. There is a constant leak in the passengers side that leaves water 3 inches of water in the floor, there is a ever present smell of mildew.

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  GREAT CAR - 2004 Saturn ION
  By RMUHCKY22 - January 3 - 10:00 am

  GREAT CHOICE. GREAT SERVICE. EVEN BETTER CAR. MY ION 3 SPECIAL EDITION IS SPORTY YET CLASSY AT THE SAME TIME PERFECT FOR THE QUALITY YET ECONOMICALLY MINDED. THIS CAR HAS IT ALL FOR A GREAT PRICE!

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  2004 Saturn Ion 4 door sedan - 2004 Saturn ION
  By loufalce - January 2 - 2:46 pm

  Bought it late in 2004 after my `93 Lumina died at 110,000 miles {needed transmission} Excellent dealer and service. Generally well built car overall, never gave me any trouble until winter of 2008 when engine failed to start. After spending 125.00 at an "authorized GM repair shop"-the dealer was out of business- I was told it needed a new starter, ignition switch, and fuel injection module. Bottom line-1400.00. Since the car had slightly over 35,000 miles on it, I was -hit out of luck. It starts OK when its nice outside, but as soon as it gets cold, it takes forever. Bottom line. I`m going to lease a Honda Civic this time. I`ll never touch another GM car again.

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  Fun and Quirky Redline - 2004 Saturn ION
  By danhaab - December 22 - 10:00 am

  While helping my parents shop for a new SUV at Saturn, I decided to test the Redline on a whim; I had no plans to purchase the vehicle. After a test drive and a $3750 reduction in price, I decided that this was the car to purchase. The cars quirks are pleasantly surprising. I was not sure I would like the center mounted gauges; however I found them surprisingly easy read and unobtrusive. The quad style coupe is also an interesting feature. The suicide style doors open wide and allow easy entry to the rear seats. While straight-line performance doesn’t match up to the Neon SRT 4, the car acquits itself well among the rest of its competitors in the sport compact car scene.

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  Long Term, great car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By 04driver - November 29 - 6:09 pm

  I purchased my 2004 Ion3 almost new at the Saturn dealer, with about 2k miles. Thats been 9 years and just over 100,000 miles ago. Perfect car, for me. Only replaced struts, belts, brakes, filters, oil, etc. Had auto transmission serviced once. Absolutely NO problems with this vehicle. Great trip vehicle for me. Disneyland, Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City, wherever I want to go. 30 plus mpg on freeway. I get better mpg when I go faster than stated limits, hmm.. Anyway, I love it so much, that my extended family have purchased three others. Looks like a Saturn lot when all are here. Others may have had problems, but for us. Great car. Wish they still made them. All 5 still work fine.

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  plastic makes it posible - 2004 Saturn ION
  By krams - November 26 - 2:00 am

  handling is par but up to Honda civic

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  I Love It! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By docsmilitarywife - November 14 - 12:46 am

  Very satisfied with it so far. Havent had it long but its perfect for me. My husband got it for me. Its used but not badly. Just really been broken in good. We got the warranty on it too, just in case. Its got awesome pickup and looks fantastic. Its really an eye catcher. I love the leather and the stereo sounds awesome. The 6 disk cd changer is great, too. The brakes are really good and it purrs like a kitten when you really open it up on the interstate. I got a great feeling about this car and am sure we made a fantastic choice!

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  Sleek look, poor transmission! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By kdame4814 - October 23 - 10:10 pm

  I bought this car after driving my 1997 SC-1 for 3 years. Definitely against my better judgment because I had to have the engine replaced and major transmission work done. But the Ion QC was a sharp-looking car, and I could explain away the problems I had with my SC-1 (dont know what the previous owner did to it, and the reverse slam tranny problem was a common one). The VTi transmission failed on me not onces, not twice, but three times. Were finally getting Saturn to buy it back. We bought a Toyota Camry! If youre going to buy a 2004 QC, at least get a manual.

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  Avoid this car at all costs - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Diana V - October 2 - 7:40 am

  This car is one of the major reasons GM has been having problems. Within a month of driving the car off the lot I began having problems. I had to take the car back to the dealership every month that I owned the car for the first year. Every month was a different problem, and since it was not the same problem twice I was unable to file lemon law on the car. Problems include but are not limited to the electric steering failing (at 74,500 miles and year 3 that I owned the car, warranty expired at 75,000, when I was able to get car to dealership I was 200 miles past warranty so I was told by Saturn corporate that it was my problem), central computer glitches, faulty wiring to headlights, anti-theft device would lock car ignition upon inserting key in ignition during cold weather, and a problem with the crank case is what caused my Ion 3 to go to its final resting place. The final year I had the car (Dec 2008, exactly 5 years from the date I bought the car) I again started having monthly problems and dumped a lot of money into the car.

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  happy with saturns - 2004 Saturn ION
  By chandsant - August 28 - 10:00 am

  I have had 3 saturns now. I like the sc2 3 door design much better than the new saturn coupe. it is not as sporty. i am happy with the extra room though. go figure. over all, i am a saturn buyer for life.