2003 Pontiac Grand AM 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 Pontiac Grand AM | 2003 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 325 | 756 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 460 | 498 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 24–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,545 mi | 72,178 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 134 | 381 |
| Steering | 14 | 139 |
| Exterior Lighting | 65 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 49 |
| Power Train | 6 | 55 |
| Visibility | 15 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 29 | 81 |
| Won’t start | 22 | 133 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 23 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 11 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 32 |
2003 Pontiac Grand AM
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.