2003 saturn ion mpg manual transmission problems

Gas mileage of 2003 vehicles by saturn fueleconomy. A tech from spring hill says this is normal for this type of transmission. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. Saturn ion standard transmission 2003, manual transmission mount by westar. While accelerating onto a highway at 40 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally decelerate without warning. I have not seen a fuel economy penalty but the car is new so only time will tell.

Prior to that, i had owned a 1992 saturn sl1 and a 1998 saturn sl2. The 2003 saturn ion is available as a 4door, 5seat sedan. Find out what theyre like to drive, and what problems they have. Transmission automatic shifts rough 2003 saturn ion cargurus. Based on data from 85 vehicles, 6,095 fuelups and 1,549,436 miles of driving, the 2004 saturn ion gets a combined avg mpg of 26. Weve owned since new a 2003 saturn ion 3 sedan with 5speed manual transmission. The most accurate 2004 saturn ions mpg estimates based on real world results of 1. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 ion is 4 while the average number of problems reported for the 6 model years of the saturn ion is 875.

The saturn ion was a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. When it was younger, i would get 38 mpg on my 90 mile commute to work. To see how frequently saturn ion problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Saturn ion transmission problems and repair descriptions.

For 2004, saturn also recalibrated the electric power steering, as well as upgraded interior materials, and offered new sound systems. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts for all types of trucks and automobiles. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2003 saturn ion. I am 23, and just out of college and cannot pay for a garage to work on it. The saturn ion is a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. She stated that the vehicle became very difficult to steer and she had to hold on to the shifter and the steering wheel in order to gain control of the vehicle.

A fivespeed manual transmission was the base choice in all ion models. Now its at 98k and the transmission is going out again, thusly. As standard equipment, the ion 2 has a 145horsepower 2. Your auto repair done right, only the work you need with no add ons. The ion was just not a saturn to me, except for the plastic body panels. A fivespeed manual transmission is standard, and a fourspeed automatic. Now the gear stick moves very loosly and i can not move my car. He pulled into a parking lot and discovered a large fluid leak with no ability to shift gears. When making the decision between buying a new or used saturn ion, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 saturn ion with the saturn ion from other model years. Plus, the ion was frugal at the pump, averaging 29 mpg. The engine cannot be started until the system resets. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2003 saturn ion 4 cyl, 2.

Saturns ion red line offers fun, good mileage the san diego. Jan 06, 2011 i have a 2003 saturn vue with a cvt it went bad and is very expensive,can i swap the cvt for a 5 spd manual transmission from vue 2003 if i can what other parts will i need from the 5 speed vue, exmp read more. Changing manual transmission fluid 2005 saturn ion duration. I took it to a very good mechanic and he could not figure it out. As the owner of a 2002, 2003, 2004, or 2005 model year saturn vue, or a 2003 or 2004 model year saturn ion quad coupe, equipped with a variable transmission with intelligence vti, your satisfaction with our product is very important to us. The ion replaced the saturn sseries in 2002, and was replaced by the new saturn astra in 2008. I have owned my 2003 saturn ion 1, manual transmission, since 2006. How to reset ignition passlock on a 2003 saturn ion 3 it. At highway speeds, it started making a low, whiny noise. I recently was driving my car and while i was shifting the transmission failed to grab in to gear. I have a 2003 ion that i bought new and the only problem i have ever had is. Attractive, gas mileage, 6 disc changer lots of upkeep, some parts expensive, plastic ive had my 2004 saturn ion coupe for about 3.

The 2003 saturn ion 3 is equipped with the passlock antitheft system. The most accurate 2003 saturn ions mpg estimates based on real world results of 1. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by acdelco features premium quality and will perform better than. When the passlock system is activated, the security light flashes on the instrument panel. Saturn ion problems 2003 saturn ion power train problems.

I researched the internet and found that it was a common problem with this car for the rotors to. My first problem began when applying the brakes going down a steep incline. I know its not the clutch becuase the clutch still has resistance and i can turn my car on. My manual 2007 saturn ion just started having trouble. While driving approximately 2530 mph the vehicle lost power steering. Featured in the 2002 to 2005 vue and 2003 to 2004 ion, the transmission was discontinued after 2005.

The system disables the ignition if it detects that starting the car is attempted with an invalid key. Trying to turn left in front of oncoming traffic is a. Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when. As standard equipment, the ion 2 has a 145 horsepower 2. The worst complaints are transmission slipping, trasmission not working properly, and noise coming from transmission. Finally i took it to a friend that dedicated alot of time to it. Saturn experimented with making these out of plastic, it was a huge failure. For 2007, the saturn ion 2 and the ion 3 receive an engine horsepower increase. Used 2003 saturn ion for sale with photos cargurus. It is uncomfortable and the clutch was placed farther away than the gas and brake pedals. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 25 2003 ion models nationwide. Saturn ion standard transmission 2003, gm original equipment manual transmission main shaft bearing by acdelco. The worst complaints are engine, electrical, and transmission problems.

Get detailed information on the 2003 saturn ion including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. A five speed manual transmission was the base choice in all ion models. It was no sports car, but certainly peppy enough with 175hp. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2003 saturn ion. My new 2003 saturn ion says my transmission is hot trans when i reach about 7580 mph on the highway.

Symptoms include hard starting, rough idle, temperature gauge not working, awful fuel economy, poor performance, and stumbling, among many other things. All of our 5 kids learned how to drive a stick in this car. To see how frequently 2003 saturn ion problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ive had nothing but problems with it since the beginning. He shifted into 3rd gear and the car made a loud noise and was barely drivable. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 saturn ion. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where a diagnostic test indicated the transmission would need to be replaced. I have a 2003 saturn ion that recently started to have starting problems, my brother has the exact same car and it also just started to have problems since it became cold, snowy, and salty. Search from 27 saturn ion cars for sale, including a used 2003 saturn ion level 1 sedan, a used 2003 saturn ion level 2, and a used 2003 saturn ion level 2 sedan. The settlement has received preliminary approval from a federal judge, but the official. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.

Search preowned 2003 saturn ion listings to find the best local deals. Saturn completely replaced the transmission at 27,000 miles. Trying to turn left in front of oncoming traffic is a nightmare. Gm settles classaction suit over transmission failures in. Car and driver magazines longterm test of the saturn ion. I have a 2003 saturn vue with a cvt it went bad and is very expensive,can i swap the cvt for a 5 spd manual transmission from vue 2003 if i can what other parts will i need from the 5 speed vue, exmp read more. Complete auto transmissions for saturn ion for sale ebay. Then the check engine light came on and now its shifting poorly at all speeds. Aug 01, 2015 2003 saturn ion manual transmission adam torres. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. The 2003 and 2004 ion coupes were available with the vti continuously variable transmission or a getrag f23 5speed manual. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when you shop the largest online selection at.