2006 Saturn Ion - Maintenance & Specs
The 2006 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, 2.4L. It is configured as front-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. The 2006 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2005) and later (2007) Ion model years also documented.
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 (455), electrical system (247), fuel system, gasoline (106). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio were intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition..." There are 6 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 | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 100 |
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.