2004 Infiniti G35 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 Infiniti G35 | 2004 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 244 | 898 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 525 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti G35 | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 331 |
| Steering | 7 | 345 |
| Power Train | 21 | 60 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 52 |
| Engine | 43 | 23 |
| Exterior Lighting | 41 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 41 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 34 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 137 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 87 |
2004 Infiniti G35
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.