Vehicle Report

2003 Saturn ION

3 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5A)

VIN 1G8AL52F93Z153397
Sedan Front Wheel Drive Automatic America/United States
2003 Saturn ION front view
2003
Year
Saturn
Make
ION
Model
$15,910
MSRP

Safety Recalls

7 open campaigns
14E021000 2014-04-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961...

Fix: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recal...

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...

Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesi...

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...

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, inf...

09E012000 2009-04-07
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREME...

Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-...

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL/TURN SIGNAL BULB ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SIDE AND INSPECT FOR AND ADD A DRL JUMPER KIT IF NOT PRESENT. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 2004....

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 OPERA...

Fix: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
2.2L I4
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
16 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
140 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque
145 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
0–60 mph
6.4 s
City / Highway
21 / 29 mpg
Combined
24 mpg
Fuel tank
13.5 gal
Range (combined)
284 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
184 in
Width
67 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Curb weight
2,766 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
5
Doors
4

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 2 rear headrests Child seat anchors Daytime running lights Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front fog/driving lights Front seatbelt pretensioners Emergency interior trunk release Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear integrated headrests Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes
Convenience
Power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2003 Saturn ION rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Silver Blue
Gold
Medium Green
Bright Blue
White
Black
Cranberry
Silver

Factory Warranty

basic 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
drivetrain 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
roadside 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
rust 6 yr./ 100000 mi.

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