Overview & Reviews

The entry-level Ion 1 trim level has been dropped for 2006. Wheel designs have been revised, OnStar is now standard across the board, and air conditioning has moved to the options list for the Ion 2. Upgraded performance is available via an optional Enhanced Performance package, which includes antilock brakes, a sport-tuned suspension and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 170 horsepower.

• Limited rear legroom, center-mounted instrumentation takes some getting used to, below-average interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  My Third Saturn - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Cherri - December 26 - 8:20 am

  When I decided to get a new car I knew it would be a Saturn. My ION is the best. Its very roomy and handles very well on the road, and you will always be treated very well at a Saturn dealership.

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  Saturn QC 2 with 2.4L engine - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Taxman - December 20 - 11:53 pm

  I traded a 2005 ION 2 sedan manual for this car - a Quad Coupe 3 manual with 2.4 engine. The revised engine, same as Cobalt, plus leather interior plus XM radio/CD/sunroof makes this Saturn a fun car. Revisons to struts and sway bars make for a nice firm and controlled ride - compared to ION 2. Leather is better than I expected - about as good as my old 2001.5 Passat GLX. Fit and finish quite good. No problems as delivered. Very good low end torque when compared with 2.2L engine. And the "deal" was very good - well below sticker plus $1,250 in rebates. Get one if you can find one

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  I hate this car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Carole - November 13 - 12:00 pm

  I have the 2006 ION 3 and am so disappointed in this car. I bought it brand new and have had it in the shop 4 times in 3 weeks. Saturn has given me a rental car, but the inconvinience and unreliability of this car make getting into it a crap shoot versus a good experience. I hate this car and wish I had never bought it. I paid cash in full and have never been so displeased with a brand new car. Engine problems should not be a factor in a new car with 7000 miles. Ever. The great gas mileage is a lie also.

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  Great Car - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Tom Marquart - November 9 - 10:00 am

  I have had absolutely NO PROBLEMS with this car. We got it brand new, traded in my old trusty SL2 for it, the only thing I had to replace were the tires, but that was because of nails. The only real issue that I can see with this car is the plastic trim pieces. Although it is purely aesthetic, I had the drivers side trim between the doors break off. It is an $80 fix, so that kinda stinks, and some interior pieces are cheap to, but overall, its a great car, great in the snow, continually gets over 30 MPG, and I have actually been in 2 fender-benders and you cant tell. NO DAMAGE!

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  Safe, fun, practical, and hot! - 2006 Saturn ION
  By SnowI3unny - October 9 - 12:23 pm

  I LOVE my ION! I had an 04 ION until October 25th of this year when I was involved in a wreck and the entire front end of my car just kinda went...POOF! BUT, I walked away without a scratch..perfectly fine. We were told that they hadnt seen that much damage and the person standing there telling them what happened. These cars are absolutely wonderful. After everything with the wreck was resolved and the other persons insurance got us our check for the 04..we went straight to our dealer and got another ION but an 06. The two do handle much differently took a little bit to get used to, but I love it. And the dent resistant paneling is great for new drivers. Because we all know accidents happen

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  pretty impressive - 2006 Saturn ION
  By ann - September 5 - 12:16 pm

  I brought my 2006 ION in October 2005 and I have had seemingly minor problems. The gas cap situation! Ive had to have that looked at three times because the admissions light continually stays on, which is still not working. My key did get stuck in the ignition twice, but I turned the wheel while turning the key and it worked (my brother taught me that!). Other then that, after three and a half years of owning my car, I just had my brakes changed and I have about 60,000 miles on it! With the exception of the dealership not being about to correct the ignition light staying on, I am pleased with the performance of my car. Sorry, but I would buy another Saturn if GM were not losing 21,000 jobs

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  WORST CAR I BOUGHT - 2006 Saturn ION
  By HATE IT - September 2 - 6:26 pm

  Everything was fine the first year or so, but one of the first problems I had I was driving my car and the steering wheel wouldnt turn and I was going on a curve. I also heard rattling inside the steering column and was told it was a loose screw, but I still hear the rattling in there. My engine light came on twice in 6 months. And 5 times my car wouldnt start. Was told it was the battery which wasnt the case. Comes to find out that it was the engine switch. And I also had a transmission leak. And customer service were the ones telling me lies, like how the car "should be" fixed at a certain time. I worked hard for this car and its krap.

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  Problem after Problem - 2006 Saturn ION
  By crpolston - June 20 - 2:50 am

  Ive had this car for 3 1/2 years and unfortunately Ive had nothing but problems in the past years. One is the driver side automatic window has broken twice. Once under warranty and now that it is not under warranty. Also, the check engine light has come on numerous times, stumping the dealership service guys. The MAP sensor has been replaced, the fuel pump has been replaced, the catalytic converter is now having problems, I have so many work up reports it takes up an entire file cabinent! If you want a reliable car do not pick this one.

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  Compares to the Best - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Bubba - May 29 - 10:20 am

  My original choice was not the Saturn but after an intensive month of shopping and visiting the dealers I was disgusted with other dealers sales tactics, and decided to give the Ion a look. The Ion 3 with the 170hp, 2.4L engine in my opinion compares to the Mazda6. There are no dealer games and they got me awesome GMAC financing. This is the first time I feel like I got an absolute steal on a car purchase. The only thing that needed getting used to was the console that is in the center of the dashboard. But if you shop Saturn you get a big bang for the buck and no sleazy dealer tricks.

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  Honest Review - 2006 Saturn ION
  By Mark C - May 28 - 1:43 am

  I just hit 70,000 miles. So far Ive had the ignition problem which is VERY common to the Saturn Ion where you cant get the key out of the ignition. Should have been a recall item. Also all of my fuel injectors needed to be replaced. Another problem I had was with the control module, another common problem with these cars. Luckily I purchased an extended warranty through an online warranty company. So I was not out of pocket too much. Other than this not too bad. Had my brakes checked today and there is plenty of pad left after 70k, I was surprised.