THE CAR FAILING TO START ON THE FIRST IGNITION CYCLE AND A SMELL OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING AND AFTER THE CAR AS TURNED OFF WAS NOTICED. A WEEK LATER FUEL IS NOW CONSIDERABLY LEAKING FROM NEAR THE REAR OF THE CAR. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM ON THE 2007 ION, BUT ONLY IN CERTAIN STATES, ILLINOIS NOT INCLUDED. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND YET ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART/SYS…
2007 Saturn Ion electrical problems
severe 160 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
160
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. SHE ALSO DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 71,000.
I PARKED THE CAR IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, LEAVING THE HEADLIGHTS ON. WHEN I WENT TO PUT IT IN THE GARAGE, I TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND HEARD NO SOUND. I REALIZED I HAD LEFT THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. THEN THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE LOCK SO I COULD REMOVE IT. I COULD NOT OPEN THE TRUNK WITH THE BUTTON ON THE DASH, IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. THE CAR IS NOW …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Saturn Ion?
It's a meaningful issue. 160 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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