2008 Saturn ION Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ION years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Saturn ION. That ranks 6th out of 6 ION model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Saturn ION problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | 73,130 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Saturn ION recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Saturn ION.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My wipers failed. I could hear the wiper motor running, but the transmission and linkage had failed. I took my car to a mechanic who fixed the issue, but it happened again about a year later. I can grab a wiper arm and manually move the wipers. Both wipers move when i move one arm. My mechanic said…
Tl* the contact owns 2008 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in head on crash but the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the driver was attempting to close the front passenger's side window when the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that smoke was emitting from the driver's side door control panel. The vehicle was not taken to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn ion. The contact noticed that the front windshield had cracked. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected. The current and failure mileages were unknown. The vin was unavailable.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn ION?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Saturn ION?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Saturn ION a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ION model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.