2005 saturn ion mpg manual vs automatic transmission reliability

So you can get an idea of the saturn ions realworld mpg based on how and where you drive a car. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 24 2005 ion models in dallas. The ion replaced the saturn sseries in 2002, and was replaced by the new saturn astra in 2008. How do you check the levels to know if you need to replace your transmission fluid. A fourspeed automatic transmission replaces last years fivespeed unit and the. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. In 2005, the aisin 5speed automatic transmission was discontinued. Saturns ion red line offers fun, good mileage the san diego uniontribune. Select your year, make, model and engine to find those that fit your vehicle. Saturn ion problems 2005 saturn ion power train problems.

Other saturn transmissions include the saturn mp transmission line. Theres a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission its a 24mm head thats where u drain it no filter to change it takes about 4. Complete auto transmissions for saturn ion for sale ebay. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. More refinement is among the list of improvements to the saturn ion for 2005. That mostly depends on how the car has been treated. Autos motorcycles rvs boats classic cars manufactured homes. Saturn ion gas mileage mpg unlike other fuel economy surveys, truedeltas realworld gas mileage survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2005 saturn ion 4 cyl, 2. Search from 28 saturn ion cars for sale, including a used 2005 saturn ion level 1 sedan, a used 2005 saturn ion level 2, and a used 2005 saturn ion level 2 coupe. A getrag f23 5speed manual or an aisin af33 5speed automatic transmission are available. For the most part, saturn vehicles were good, reliable cars. After one and a half years a new transmission has been put on the car.

We have 1 saturn 2005 ion manual available for free pdf download. Gm did finally get rid of that awful vti transmission. Ive had my 2005 saturn ion for 4 years, bought it used with 36k miles. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when you shop the largest online selection at. It got ok gas mileage, but nothing compared to honda civic or accords or a. Mpgmpge, 32 highway 24 city, 39 highway 33 city, 38 highway 31 city, 35 highway 26 city. The most accurate 2005 saturn ions mpg estimates based on real world results of 1. Also if it is a manual transmission then it has no dipstick.

In 2004, saturn introduced the highperformance redline variant of the ion, featuring a supercharged engine. It has an ignition switch defect and saturn will not recall the part for the model will be discontinued in 2008. Accelerator pedal 3 adaptive equipment 1 airbag 17 antilock braking system 2 automatic transmission 4 automatic transmission column shift 1 axle assembly 1 battery 1 body 5 body and. Had a 2005 saturn ion i manual transmission for 10 years. How to check transmission fluid in 2005 saturn ion. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2003 saturn ion sedan 4d ion2. The saturn ion was a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. With over 25 distributors from coast to coast, certified transmission is ready to ship your remanufactured not rebuilt saturn transmission today. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries. Buy used saturn ion transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. Saturn ion reliability by model generation truedelta. The mp2 is a derivative of the 5speed manual transmission.

View detailed gas mileage data for the 2005 saturn ion. Transmission not go into gear problems of the 2005 saturn ion. Cvt transmission vs automatic vs manual cars, which transmission is best. Saturn 2005 ion manuals manuals and user guides for saturn 2005 ion. With chiltons online doityourself saturn ion repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2005 saturn ion repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2005 ion, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. How do i check the transmission fluid in a 2005 saturn ion. We always had such great service and reliability from saturn that it was disappointing when they closed. I took the car into the dealership, they said the steering motor had to be replaced, now they replaced it for free, but made me wait a week and sent me back out on the road with a car that had power steering that worked sometimes and not other times. The 2003 and 2004 ions were available with the vti continuously variable transmission. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality saturn ion auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. The 2005 saturn ion is smoother, quieter, and more comfortable than last years models. We have only owned the ion for a few months so i cannot comment on the reliablilty yet.

Key less remote, ac, power windows, locks and mirrors. Transmission noise problem of the 2005 saturn ion 2. Toplevel models may be equipped with a manual shift or a five. The most dependable car can be a terrible, unreliable car if its been treated badly and maintained poorly. More manual transmission consumer complaints of other 2005 saturn models. Gas mileage of 2005 vehicles by saturn fueleconomy. The repair at the dealer takes about 1 hour and mine was covered by garanty. My ion 2005 wouldnt start on first try but it would after 15 minutes of the initial try.

I own a 2005 saturn ion and the power steering was going. Edmunds also has used saturn ion pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety features. Is it easy to change the transmission fluid in this car or do i. Autozone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories. Certified transmission offers remanufactured transmissions for most saturn vehicles, including the vue, outlook, aura, astra, ion, and relay. More consumer complaints of other 2005 saturn ion components. If this condition occurs on your 2002, 2003, 2004, or 2005 model year saturn vue. Low mileage saturn ion used transmissions for sale. Gas mileage of 2005 vehicles by saturn fuel economy.

Get 2005 saturn ion repair and maintenance costs, common problems, recalls, and more. I would like to check my automatic transmission fluid in my 2005 saturn ion 3. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. On the driver side of the vehicle, on the top of the transmission, theres a plastic yellow thing with a picture of a gear with liquid in. The 2005 saturn ion has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Car was towed to a saturn dealer which they stated that the transmission is no good. Used saturn ion transmission automatic transmissions. Bought it used with about 30k miles, its up to about 150k now and while i have had to put some money into it on routine repairs, it has help up wonderfully to the amount i drive it. The mp2 has been proven to be a reliable clutch with even higher torque outputs. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts. The mp2 is designed for saturn vehicles requiring that have outputs of up to 122 pounds of torque. Shop 2005 saturn ion vehicles for sale in dallas, tx at. Coupe, original msrp price, engine, horsepower, city mpg hwy mpg, transmission, drive. See realworld reliability ratings by model generation based on actual car repairs reported by vehicle owners participating in truedeltas car reliability survey.