2003 Infiniti M45 vs 2003 Saturn Ion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Infiniti M45 | 2003 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 756 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 498 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 24–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,450 mi | 72,178 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti M45 | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 381 |
| Steering | 2 | 139 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 65 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 58 |
| Power Train | 4 | 55 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 49 |
| Engine | 23 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 81 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 133 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 32 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 23 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
2003 Infiniti M45
2003 Saturn Ion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.