2004 Saturn Ion
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,124
- rank #320 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 324 complaints (29%)
- Reported harm
- 78 crashes / 45 injuries
- 4 deaths; 6 fires
2004 Saturn Ion vs 2006 Saturn Ion
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2006 Saturn Ion
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,537
- rank #158 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Steering
- 524 complaints (34%)
- Reported harm
- 72 crashes / 46 injuries
- 1 deaths; 7 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
413
2004 Saturn Ion has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
0
2004 Saturn Ion vs 2006 Saturn Ion
Top component overlap
Same family
Electrical System vs Steering
2004 Saturn Ion problem mix
- STEERING 323
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 233
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 47
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH 44
- AIR BAGS 42
2006 Saturn Ion problem mix
- STEERING 524
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 310
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 111
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 93
- AIR BAGS 57
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2004 Saturn Ion or 2006 Saturn Ion?
2004 Saturn Ion has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,124 vs 1,537). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2004 Saturn Ion is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).