2003 Saturn Ion vs 2003 Volvo S60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Saturn Ion | 2003 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 756 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 498 | 178 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–25 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,178 mi | 80,848 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Ion | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 381 | 54 |
| Steering | 139 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 16 |
| Power Train | 55 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | 9 |
| Visibility | 33 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 133 | 0 |
| Stalling | 81 | 28 |
| Steering problems | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2003 Saturn Ion
2003 Volvo S60
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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.