2005 Saturn ION Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 573 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Saturn ION overview page.
What owners report
“I BOUGHT A 2005 SATURN ION IN MARCH 2008. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD THE KEY GET STUCK ON A CONSTANT BASIS. I HAD THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10279378 — filed 08/04/2009
“HAVING REPEAT PROBLEMS WITH 2005 SATURN ION BLINKER. WE SAW THERE WAS A RECALL ON 03 AND 04 SATURNS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK…”NHTSA complaint 10278419 — filed 07/27/2009
“I BOUGHT A 2005 SATURN ION LAST AUGUST 2008. ON NOVEMBER 2008, I EXPERIENCED A DIFFICULTY ON STARTING THE CAR. SO I BROUGHT IT TO…”NHTSA complaint 10272475 — filed 06/01/2009
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Saturn ION have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Saturn ION: 173 of 573 complaints on file (30.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Saturn ION have in total?
573 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
