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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  You get what you pay for - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Imalm - June 23 - 2:00 am

  I wanted a cheap dependable car to get me from point A to point B. That is what the ION delivers and not much else. It is uncomfortable on long trips and while it can seat five the leg room in the back seat is only suited for small children. Also, had a minor fender bender and it end up costing over $5000 to fix the car. The autoshop had a hard time finding parts.

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  Happy Satun Owner - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Saturn Guy - June 23 - 2:00 am

  I recomend this car. Got the coupe in silver and love the style and design of the out side with the rear spoiler. The quad coupe was a great idea. Gives you the sporty look of a coupe with the practicality of a four door. Like the simplicity of the design inside. The dealers low presure aproach to sales and good customer service is great. Fun car to drive.

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  Cute, spunky, inexpensive - 2004 Saturn ION
  By putt putt - June 10 - 2:36 pm

  As an older person, Ive had many different types of cars. Before buying, I test drove different minivans, full size vehicles, 2 door cars, 4door cars, midsize, full size, trucks, etc. I found the ION to have spunk. It feels like it wants to get up and go. Handles well, with very good mileage. It gets 36mpg on the highway. The leather seats are a bit stiff, but thats better for my back problem. Even my husband loves to drive it. Any time you can get him to give up his new 3/4 ton black Avalanche with the biggest motor and Suburban-like ride to drive an electric lime ION, you have to have a fun, cool car. Front opening rear doors make getting in and out of the back seat and getting stuff out so much easier

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  Whats Really Going On - 2004 Saturn ION
  By matthew romero - May 12 - 8:33 pm

  I,ve had my quad coupe for about two years,It ran good for about a year,with scheduled maintenance. At about 40,000 mi. it started getting out of control with problems. Power windows stopped working, when starting the car it began to idle at 4,000 rpms and down,or not start at all, and finally the transmission quit, and the car has been parked for almost a year, with $5,400 in aftermarket parts, time to part it out, and get a new honda civic.

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  sad - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Denise - March 22 - 8:06 pm

  I bought my Saturn Ion in 2005 it was a year old. I have driven it for almost four years. Really the only problem I have had with it was the CD s stick. This last Sunday however my daughter was hit on the passenger front end. After doing some research I found out that the 2004 had a recall of the body structure on the passenger side right where she was hit. she was driving about 20mph and was hit by a truck going about 55-70 in town. The Ion Airbags did not deploy. Thank God she was not hit severely. Though my car was totalled. I have found six other recalls on the car I bought and I have never received any type of notification...

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  My pee wee ion 2 - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Michael L. Joyner - March 18 - 10:00 am

  i like the gas mileage and the way it drives

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  MOMS Red Line - 2004 Saturn ION
  By Moms ION Red Line - February 4 - 10:00 am

  I skewed the demographics for Saturn when I bought the Red Line Im 40 something the mother of two teenage children, who think mom is unsquare now love car easy entry doors are not heavy hugging seats lots of highway entrance power very fun to drive like my old VW but not as close to nirvana as the Bug experience those who have driven a Bug know what i mean Fuel have to mix prem/reg to beat prem price avg 24MPG combo driving only 700 miles MPG will improve later excellent XM radio,new technology-wow beware FM, comfortable with center dash, easy to clean exterior, seats are hard after long rides(over 4hrs)have to hide keys from husband, Thanks GM

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  OK Car - 2004 Saturn ION
  By jmccrury - January 29 - 1:50 pm

  I bought this car used with only 19,000 miles on it. It has been a good little car. Ive had it for two years and put 24,000 miles on it. It now has a small oil leak which has to be fixed. Overall, its been good. Its fun to drive and little maintenance is required. The interior definitely needs improvement. The seats are uncomfortable and there isnt any leg room for the driver or passenger. The upholstery also stains very easily(even with water). This is very annoying, especially with a child.