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2006 Saturn ION Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

111Fuel/propulsion System complaints
9%Of all 1,235 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

STEERING524 · 42.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM310 · 25.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM111 · 9%
AIR BAGS57 · 4.6%

Share of the 1,235 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Saturn ION overview page.

Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

3620126201313201417201517201611201752019120204202112024

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Saturn ION have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Saturn ION: 111 of 1,235 complaints on file (9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Saturn ION have in total?

1,235 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 44 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 33 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.