Does the 2006 Saturn Ion have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Saturn Ion, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 55,773 miles.

Which Saturn Ion year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2006 Saturn Ion has the most transmission complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Saturn Ion?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Saturn Ion is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Saturn Ion Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Saturn Ion, 3% of all 1,235 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 4 Ion model years. Median mileage at failure: 55,773 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 36; 3% of 1,235 complaints
All complaints this year: 1,235
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,773 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Saturn Ion transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2007, latest Nov 2, 2021.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Nov 2021; peak Dec 2009 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Saturn Ion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Ion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200528 (5%)
200636 (3%)
200719 (2%)
20080 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Saturn Ion have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Saturn Ion, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 55,773 miles.
Which Saturn Ion year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2006 Saturn Ion has the most transmission complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Saturn Ion?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Saturn Ion is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.