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Saturn Ion

3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2007
Class
Compact Cars
Latest engines
2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
Best MPG
26–26 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2007 (188)

The 2007 Ion in brief

The 2007 Saturn Ion is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 185 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,751 lb (4dr Quad Coupe FWD /2/3).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway), 18% better than the 2007 compact car average of 22.1 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

The Saturn Ion has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.

Its most efficient year was 2007 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 26 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the steering (137), fuel/propulsion system (131), electrical system (105).

2007 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 424 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Ion compares

The 2005 Saturn Ion is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.2L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 185 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,751 lb (4dr Quad Coupe FWD /2/3).

2007 Ion pros & cons

Full 2007 details →

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 18% better than the average 2007 compact car (22.1 MPG).

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Ion changes by model year

  1. 2006
    • Engine added: 2.4L 4-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 3 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20072.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26 MPG185 in2,751 lbNot rated4188
20062.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26 MPG185 in2,751 lbNot rated3157
20052.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl26 MPG185 in2,751 lbNot rated379
Best combined MPG by model year — Saturn Ion
2005: 26 MPG2006: 26 MPG2007: 26 MPG200520062007max 26 MPG

Alternatives to the 2007 Ion

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Toyota Corolla31 MPGNot rated7
2007 Honda Accord27 MPGNot rated9
2007 Toyota Camry34 MPGNot rated7
2007 Toyota Prius46 MPGNot rated3
2007 Mazda 327 MPGNot rated0
2007 Volkswagen Golf/GTI25 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Steering137
Fuel/Propulsion System131
Electrical System105
Unknown Or Other37
Air Bags31
Engine30
Fuel System, Gasoline13
Exterior Lighting9
Owner complaints by model year — Saturn Ion
2005: 792006: 1572007: 188200520062007max 188
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Saturn. How we calculate this →