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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  Good car for the money - 2004 Saturn ION
  By JW - July 24 - 6:23 pm

  Overall I have been satisfied with this car. Its fun to drive, looks good, and I got it for a very good price. Storage space is a big plus. The trunk is spacious, and you can fold the front passenger seat flat to accomodate something as long as 10 feet. Although this car only got average reviews, I bought it mainly because I liked the looks and wanted to drive something slightly unique. The interior quality doesnt bother me, nor do the seats. My only major beef is with the steering, as it seems a little touchy at times. But I like the power, am satisfied with the gas mileage, and have had only one mechanical problem and that was with a short circuit in my headlamp switch.

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  Car wont start in Winter - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Mike48128 - June 9 - 7:26 am

  Passlock (BCM) makes the car impossible to start in cold weather. Noisy suspension and easily damaged bumpers. I liked this car a lot at first due to the large cargo space and good gas mileage...but not anymore. Do not buy this model as a used car. You will be sorry.

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  Not A Bad Car... - 2004 Saturn ION
  By kelseyxglamour - May 20 - 11:16 am

  good car for reliability, does good in the snow. The suspension is kinda squeaky, great deal for the price. The interior design is horrible you will defiantly be squeezed if there are more than two people in the car. There is no room to put anything, and there are only two cup holders.Over all i am happy with the car when i or one other person is in it. Defiantly Not a family car.Oh the fabric on the inside stains when you get water on it, the seats look terrible.

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  I love IT - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Iittlebugs246 - April 9 - 10:00 am

  The buying process was great. Love the car, the 6cd MP3 player. Its nice and fun to drive.

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  SATURN MACHINE - 2004 Saturn ION
  By phil chaney - March 1 - 2:00 am

  nice car and fun to drive

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  Thankfully trading it in - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Alex - August 13 - 7:30 pm

  This cars bad points outweigh the good. After long trips it shuts off at your first stop light. No room in the back. Forget about a rear-facing infant seat - no matter where you put it you will crush the person in front. Went through 4 sets of tires in 3 years because nobody could align properly. Interior stains from rain coming in the windows - (no matter what direction/how hard the rain it pours right in the window). Too many electrical/mechanichal problems to count (most but not all under warranty)

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  My lover! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Jeffroberge09 - July 4 - 8:43 am

  Really great car! Easy to get a part of the car if its broken. Really easy to maintain! I made many modification on it and Im really happy of my first car! Of course I have to do some repair on the car but it was an use one, but the part wasnt expensive

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  Nice and Safe to haul the Kids! - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Eye On - April 18 - 7:43 am

  Love the "sucide doors", its easy to get my two small kids in and out. HUGE TRUNK and fold down seats great for shopping. I can steer into and out of tight spaces in a snap. Lowest priced car in its market, with lots of great features. Just a great overall "ride" that really stands out! Sales guy really helpful and NOT pushy, bought the car that I wanted w/no hassles.

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  Good Car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Torn - April 10 - 9:56 pm

  I had my Saturn for 3 years this month. Its a great car. I commute 30+ miles a day and I have even driven it cross country. 90,000 miles on it. Having the coolant fan replaced today. A few other problems with a/c and transmission reving up without touching the gas. But other than that no problems. Handles well and gets excellent gas mileage. I love the car and intend on keeping it till it wont run no more. The trunk is very spacious and interior is comfortable. Dent resistant panels are great. Steering is great. The apolstery, carpeting, and plastic panels need huge improvement.

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  Why I bought an 04 Ion 3 - 2004 Saturn ION
  By gcuffari - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I owned a 1996 SL, put 175,000 miles on. Found new ION more attractive, appreciated interior space, higher head room, less "crouch" to enter and exit car. Purchased storm gray - color sold the car. Dealership OK, unlike years past, new Saturn sales reps more like traditional car salesmen (unfortunately). I have also had good experience with their service dept - they try hard to get you in fast and wash car when through. I like the cost benefit with Saturn in terms of reliability. Compared to Honda Civic, Huyndai, I felt offered a little more prestige for price.