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Saturn Ion

EPA MPG: 27 mpg

RECALL ALERT:
There are 10 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

We found the Ion to be very disappointing. While it has a comfortable ride and capable handling, the cramped interior, uncomfortable seats, insubstantial cabin furnishings, and uneven steering feel overshadowed those good points. The noisy engine delivers neither quick acceleration nor exceptional fuel economy.

2004 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

This Car
NA
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Poor
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Poor
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Poor
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2004 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

Features & Specs
Body Style
    coupe
    sedan
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 2-liter 4 supercharged (205 hp)
  • 2.2-liter 4 (140 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed manual
  • 5-speed automatic
  • CVT
Cargo Volume
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties