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Saturn ION 2003 Lighting Problems

36 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2003 Saturn ION - 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage36 complaints

36 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V547000Reported November 16, 2004 - 178,798 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 16, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 178,798 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System396Steering140Engine80Power Train57Air Bags49Vehicle Speed Control38
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.