2004 Saturn Ion vs 2004 Toyota Camry Solara
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 Saturn Ion | 2004 Toyota Camry Solara |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 898 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 525 | 173 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 60,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Ion | Toyota Camry Solara |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 345 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 331 | 6 |
| Power Train | 60 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 52 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 27 |
| Structure | 16 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 33 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 137 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 87 | 0 |
| Stalling | 41 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2004 Saturn Ion
2004 Toyota Camry Solara
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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.