Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2005 Saturn Ion
Wheel alignment for the 2005 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
- 9.0 to 10.2 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 2005 Saturn Ion for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2005 Saturn Ion: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| 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$2,600 | US$2,800 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,038 | $3,570 |
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 2005 Saturn Ion
- NHTSA lists 3 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 573 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (270), electrical system (232) and air bags (34). 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... |
| 14V153000 | 2014-03-31 | steering:electric power assist system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS)... |
| 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,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Ion
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a wheel alignment on the 2005 Saturn Ion, we connect you with a trusted shop. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
About your Ion
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. It runs the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What we arrange
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A rental while you wait
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We collect the rental when your car is back. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Small things that help
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Talking to the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Next step
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request wheel alignment
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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