2006 Saturn ION Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Saturn ION, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (72% of reports).
- 127fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 69,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 91 of 127 complaints (72%)
- Gasoline delivery: mentioned in 29 of 127 complaints (23%)
- Strong odor: mentioned in 20 of 127 complaints (16%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2006 Saturn ION at $850, and half of them between $540 and $1,100.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 127 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Saturn ION fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, california, florida, nevada and texas. The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee and texas and model year 2007 vehicles registered in: alabama, arkansas, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina and tennessee. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, saturn at 1-800-972-8876 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's mother owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle to his residence and parking the vehicle in the garage, he observed that a puddle of gasoline had accumulated overnight underneath the vehicle from the fuel tank by the driver's side rear wheel. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected by independent mechanic, she was informed that the vehicle had a fuel leak and needed the fuel pump and fuel tank to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANDREW CHEVROLET (1500 W SILVER SPRING DRIVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209, 1-[redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Saturn IONs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2006 Saturn ION (10% of the 1,235 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Saturn ION fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 69,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Saturn ION?
Owners report a typical cost of $850 (half paid between $540 and $1,100), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2006 Saturn ION?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 91 of 127 complaints, followed by “gasoline delivery” (29).
Other 2006 Saturn ION problems
- Steering problems (544)
- Electrical System problems (392)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (111)
- Air Bags problems (61)
See all 2006 Saturn ION problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all ION years.