Representative photoEngine repair for a 2003 Saturn Ion
Engine repair for the 2003 Saturn Ion: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Saturn Ion for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2003 Saturn Ion: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Saturn Ion
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 758 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (396), steering (140) and engine and engine cooling (59). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V171000 | 2014-04-10 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the... |
| 14V047000 | 2014-02-10 | air bags | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10,... |
| 04V547000 | 2004-11-16 | exterior lighting:turn signal | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) ON EITHER FRONT SIDE CAN STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF LOSS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET. |
| 04V003000 | 2004-01-05 | fuel system, gasoline | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) ENGINES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILTER THAT COULD CORRODE PREMATURELY ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE. |
| 04V004000 | 2004-01-05 | visibility:power window devices and controls | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS." THE POWER WINDOWS AND/OR SUNROOF MAY BE OPERABLE AFTER THE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS OPENED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Ion
Your 2003 Saturn Ion needs engine work? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your Ion and the shop
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your Ion, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Power comes from the 2.2L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
From request to repair
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
What to ask
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Good habits for your car
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Want a price?
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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