Overview & Reviews
After 12 long years in production, Saturn is finally retiring its aging S-Series sedan and coupe in favor of the all-new Saturn Ion sedan and innovative quad coupe.
- Innovative rear-access doors on coupe, customer-focused dealers, numerous personalization options, great cargo capacity.
- Build quality not up to segment standards, unusual styling, lack of established service and repair history.
User Reviews:
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Hate it! Never again, Saturn! - 2003 Saturn ION
By Laura - January 15 - 11:46 amMy 03 Ion2 is the 7th Saturn I have owned and will never purchase another because of it. I had the tires and brake rotors replaced at less than 25K miles, and again now, at 56K miles. I had the running lamps fixed (recall) more than once. There is a thumping noise when I turn left at slow speeds, the road noise is loud, shifting hesitates at 3rd-4th (w/ auto trans) and it sucks down oil. 18 months ago the radio stopped working; Saturn said it was defective and for $300 theyd replace it. I took it back, thinking it was a short because when you hit a bump it came back on/off, they said it wasnt and wont fix it, and rolled their eyes at me! Im trading it in ASAP!
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What a lousy car - 2003 Saturn ION
By Pat - December 26 - 10:23 amThis car was terrible from the beginning. Bad mileage, never had good pickup, had trouble with rear defroster, headlights, drivers window and now power sunroof, along with having to have transmission rebult for around $2,500 after only 54,240 miles - no help from Saturn either - once the warranty is out they just dont care - and I still owe another 17 months on this car. Trust me I will not be buying another Saturn vehicle nor will anyone I can let know about this vehicle. And American manufacturers wonder why their cars dont measure up to import vehicles. Look at what you are making and selling to the American car buyer!
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The price is right - 2003 Saturn ION
By Kari - December 23 - 2:00 amThe Ion has cheap cloth seats. My fabric does not even fit properly. I have bubbles in it. In the winter the rearview mirror when ice is on it will takes forever to defrost. I also am having a problem with the key getting stuck in the ignition. The only way to get it out is to pop open the little box underneath the steering column and push a button in. The only thing I wish is that it had more room in the back, but the price was right and I really do like the style.
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My ION 3 Sedan - 2003 Saturn ION
By abfabchevygrl - November 18 - 3:46 amI love it! I have owned Chevys and Hondas and I have never been happier! It was the best purchase I have ever made. I feel safe in the car and is great for hauling around kids seeing as I am a nanny and the parents LOVE it.
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Fooled by Good Looks - 2003 Saturn ION
By Fooled by Good Looks - November 2 - 7:23 pmMy husband and I fell in love with both the exterior and interior style of the all-new ION, especially the center-console gauge cluster. I told my husband that the seating was uncomfortable, but he said it would be better in leather. After a 1,000-mile round trip, we were both seeing a chiropractor (the rear seats are even worse). Ive asked the Service Dept. to fix the transmission problem twice (rough shifting between first, second and third gears), but the problem remains. The steEring wheel binds in cold weather, another problem Ive asked to have fixed two times to no avail. I cant wait to pass this car on to someone who can take seats made out of concrete!
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Good on gas, thats it - 2003 Saturn ION
By wosko - October 24 - 11:10 amAfter 2 months of owning this car, the car wouldnt shut off because the key wouldnt turn or come out. I had to have it towed and the ignition solinoid replaced. A month later it happened again. The dials on the thermostat dont rotate properly. The remote trunk unit has to be reset every so often. The brakes are already going bad. You cant spill anything in the car because cleaning the material will leave moisture stains. Worst buy ever.
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The experts are wrong - 2003 Saturn ION
By jdt141 - October 18 - 2:00 amI had a lot of trouble finding a car that I liked. I drove a lot of cars trying to find what i liked - a Mazda 6, Subaru WRX, Ford Focus, chevy cavalier, and the Ion. The 6 and the WRX were more than I wanted to spend and the WRX was WAY too small for that kind of money. As for the focus, well - this car beats it hands down. It has more pickup, more legroom, and a bigger trunk. The things I initially liked about the focus were the things I didnt like about the Ion (Weird Instrument cluster & small steering wheel). The Ion hauls, has lots of room, and drives wonderfully. great control and lots of passenger space. the suicide doors are very useful too.
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dont buy! - 2003 Saturn ION
By Liz - October 12 - 2:00 amI bought this car about 7 months ago. Since then I have had nothing but trouble. There have been 2 recalls, the cd player skips constantly, a plastic piece inside was unattached completely and worst of all, the car never starts. Yeah, itll start once in a while, but most of the time I have to jump it or keep turning the key for 1/2 hour. Its been to the dealership twice for that same problem, no solution. Its a cute car, yet it feels flimsy. I got in an accident a month ago and the whole right side of the car needs to be replaced because its plastic, and there wasnt even that much damage. It does not handle well in snow.
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My second Saturn - 2003 Saturn ION
By TChoirAlto 2 - September 5 - 2:00 amThis is the second Saturn I have owned, and just like my last one, it is reliable, well-made and really fun to drive. The ION has all of the things I liked about the SL and it has lots of new features to like as well. The positioning of the instruments near the center of the dashboard allows excellent visibility through the windshield. The car is roomier than the SL and is higher off the ground, which makes entering and exiting much easier. Electric power steering is much quieter than hydraulic, and the IONs turning radius far surpasses that of the SL. The price is fair, and you get a lot for your money.
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Quiet,quick and responsive. - 2003 Saturn ION
By jimbob67 - August 11 - 2:00 amWe bought our Saturn Ion 3 in January. As far as reliabiliy 2 months is not enought time to fully judge, but so far no problems.. with anything. I like the smaller than usual steering weel which frees up room and contributes to the very responsive steering. The leather seats are nicley sewn dispite what I have read about the fabric seats. The 2.2l echotech 140 hp engine has plenty of power and does very well on the interstate.The automatic lighting is a plus and the 160 watt advanced audio kicks. The car could use wider leg room though.
