2004 Pontiac Grand AM vs 2004 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 | 2004 Pontiac Grand AM | 2004 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 293 | 898 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 445 | 525 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,096 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Grand AM | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 140 | 331 |
| Steering | 15 | 345 |
| Exterior Lighting | 53 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 52 |
| Power Train | 11 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 33 | 137 |
| Stalling | 17 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 34 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 87 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2004 Pontiac Grand AM
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.