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
- 2006
- Engine added: 2.4L 4-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2007 Ion
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2007 Honda Accord | 27 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2007 Toyota Camry | 34 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2007 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2007 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Saturn. How we calculate this →