Overview & Reviews

Significant changes accompany the Ion into 2005. A revised front fascia on sedans, as well as various other exterior trim and wheel upgrades, spruce up the Ion's outward appearance. Inside, new front and rear seats (on level 2 and 3 models) provide substantial comfort improvements, and a new steering wheel replaces last year's go-kartlike unit. Interior trim and materials have also been refined. Substantial improvements to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) have been made possible through the use of Quiet Steel for the plenum and dash, an acoustic engine cover, and other powertrain and insulation enhancements. The electric power steering has been recalibrated, and various suspension revisions improve ride and handling. A four-speed automatic transmission replaces last year's five-speed unit and the coupe's CVT unit.

User Reviews:

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  Plenty of little problems. - 2005 Saturn ION
  By Jim - January 12 - 8:36 pm

  Bought car with 30,000 miles. Soon realized that it had a temperature sensitive drive ability problem, bucks violently at low speeds cool temps. Caused premature wear on clutch with first owner, I have babied it for 36,000 miles, needs new clutch. Dealer could not figure out problem, says its the clutch. Said maybe they could figure it out when it got bad enough. Its time to find out, and bet them a clutch that its the engine. Suspension is very noisy and sloppy when cold, you can feel the engine shifting back and forth on corners when cold, the clutch pedal creaks and feels rough at the release point. Mirror cant be adjusted to match seat position when adjusted to my 59" frame.

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  My Fun Lil Redline - 2005 Saturn ION
  By Justin Dodson - November 28 - 4:46 pm

  I bought another Saturn because I couldnt kill my last one, even by drowning it. I love their sales people. They are still car salesmen, but at a Saturn dealership you can pretend they are real people.

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  Not Bad, Not Great.. - 2005 Saturn ION
  By HeadAche - November 13 - 6:13 am

  Bought this car in the summer of 05, has been a really fun and good reliable car to drive until the winter of 07. Seemed like the whole car was falling apart at only 15,000 miles! Strut mounts went, but on most low end cars like the ion they go almost every year, but I got the extended warranty which covered it, or so I thought unit Saturn said that it would cost me 400 to replace the strut mount. Also the same year the car misfired and was running on 3 cylinders, cool though the ion sounded like a Subaru sti when I drove it. More to this whole thing which I cant fit in here so I just have to say Saturn has the worst customer service I have ever encountered. Getting rid of this car soon.

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  Ion 2 - 2005 Saturn ION
  By 87formula - November 12 - 2:00 am

  Absolutely a pleasure to drive and own. No problems to date, good efficiency. Center dash display takes getting used to, but works better than traditional design which gets blocked by stearing wheel.

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  Think twice about an ION! - 2005 Saturn ION
  By Jamie M. - October 10 - 2:03 pm

  Got my Ion in 05. I would say this car has good performance, only that would be when it wants to. After having the car for 13 months I began to have troubles with getting my keys out of ignition. This would drain my battery. I took it to saturn they said there is no problem. I accepted that and kept the car. Now I find out after replacing the battery multiple times (which they r expensive batteries) that this is a common problem. My car stalls on me and will not restart for about 15-20 minutes--during which time it is draining my battery. I am so disgusted with this car. Prior to this I drove a 2000 Saturn Coupe..Loved it! My opinion of Saturn has changed for the worse with this car!!!

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  ION 3 - 2005 Saturn ION
  By skitcat19 - October 4 - 8:10 am

  Driving the vehicle has had its ups and downs. Most comparable to the Cobalt. I feel those are more fun to drive. Twice now when driving the guages went crazy on me and they had to replace the module. Kind of annoying. It has vibrations at higher speeds and went through three window regulators 1 door hinge. The rubber piece for under the back wind shield flew off through some event. And also after the purchase of the vehicle there was broken glass all in the back of my rear seats when you fold them down. Not to happy with my choice but there are always likes and dislikes.

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  The 2005 ION, one fine automobile - 2005 Saturn ION
  By normanhickenbottom - August 15 - 11:40 pm

  This is the 3rd Saturn I have owned along with Buicks, Pontiac, Mercury and an Aurora. This new Saturn just seems to do everthing so well. Smooth, quiet, beautiful inside and out. Finest car for the price available today. I tried out Toyota, Honda, Focus, Cobalt and Nissan. Also the Mazda 3 Nothing to compare to the Saturn for all around value for the price.

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  Will buy again ! - 2005 Saturn ION
  By Phil - July 22 - 12:23 pm

  I havent had any problems with this car since I bought it new. I get 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the freeway at 75 to 80 mph. Its real easy to change the oil and filter. In the winter this car really handles the snow, up to 10 inches no problem. Has lots of power for a small car, stomp on it from a dead start and it will break the tires loose.

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  Ion Get One - 2005 Saturn ION
  By Jeff - June 10 - 12:10 pm

  Saturn...Different Kind of car....Fun to drive!!

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  Great Car - 2005 Saturn ION
  By Don - June 8 - 6:43 pm

  Its not just the car its the company. the Service and Saleman are great!