2004 Honda Civic vs 2004 Saturn Ion
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 | 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 350 | 898 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 244 | 525 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 | 331 |
| Steering | 6 | 345 |
| Air Bags | 133 | 52 |
| Power Train | 56 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 40 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 7 |
| Stalling | 15 | 41 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 137 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 87 |
2004 Honda Civic
2004 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.