NHTSA Safety Recalls
Saturn Ion Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2003 to 2007, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 5 model years (2003–2007) the Saturn Ion has 35 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2004 with 10; the cleanest is 2005 with 5.
- Model years
- 5
- Total recalls
- 35
- Worst year
- 2004
- Cleanest year
- 2005
2003–2007
10 recalls
5 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Saturn Ion | 7 | |
| 2006 Saturn Ion | 6 | |
| 2005 Saturn Ion | 5 | |
| 2004 Saturn Ion | 10 | |
| 2003 Saturn Ion | 7 |
What gets recalled most on the Saturn Ion
- AIR BAGS5
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH5
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM4
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP3
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.