2005 Saturn Ion - Maintenance & Specs
The 2005 Saturn Ion belongs to a Saturn Ion lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 3 model years, from 2005 to 2007. Engine options on record include the 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.0L I4 / 2.2L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. This 2005 car is the earliest model year on record for the Saturn Ion.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Dex-Cool coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around steering (211), electrical system (132), steering,electrical system (26). A representative report reads: "This vehicle has an electrical issue from time to time seemingly out of nowhere. There is no power steering it just shuts off sometimes it'll stay off for an..." There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 20 city / 27 highway MPG, 23 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,500.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 23 MPG |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 112 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.