Saturn ION Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 317 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Saturn ION across 5 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (130). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (38% of reports).
- 317fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $820typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%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 122 of 317 complaints (38%)
- Gasoline delivery: mentioned in 30 of 317 complaints (9%)
- Fumes emitted: mentioned in 18 of 317 complaints (6%)
- Smell gas: mentioned in 18 of 317 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Saturn ION at $820, and half of them between $590 and $1,150.
Based on 20 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2018), 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/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 263 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 317 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Saturn ION fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Saturn ION. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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My 2007 Saturn Ion recently started leaking drops of gasoline near the driver side rear tire. It is either an issue with the fuel line or the tank. It has not been inspected by the dealership yet. I get a gas cap warning message, but I'm not sure if it is related.
When pressing the gas pedal 2/3 of the way down the pedal got stuck causing the engine to rev high while driving forward. I had to put the car in neutral, shut the engine off and manually get the gas pedal unstuck by reaching down to the floor and pulling the pedal upwards with my hands. Also I had…
Gas smell when driving and while parked. Mechanic lifted car and saw gas on the top of gas tank, car starting to stall during initial start up.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Saturn IONs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 317 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Saturn ION. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Saturn ION fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Saturn ION?
Owners report a typical cost of $820 (half paid between $590 and $1,150), from 20 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Saturn ION?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 122 of 317 complaints, followed by “gasoline delivery” (30).
Other Saturn ION problems
- Steering problems (1,701)
- Electrical System problems (1,549)
- Air Bags problems (262)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (240)
- Power Train problems (198)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (145)
- Engine problems (141)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (116)
See all Saturn ION problems.