Saturn Ion years to avoid
The Saturn Ion years to avoid are 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
5,468
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2003–2008
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ion years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 1,537 |
Every Ion year
Common questions
What are the worst Saturn Ion years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ion years to avoid are 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Saturn Ion?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ion years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Saturn Ion have?
Across all model years, the Ion has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5,468 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.