2006 Honda Civic Hybrid vs 2006 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 | 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid | 2006 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 1,235 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 739 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 107,568 mi | 67,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic Hybrid | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 544 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 392 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 127 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 111 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 61 |
| Power Train | 13 | 36 |
| Engine | 5 | 41 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 69 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 132 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 65 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 48 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
2006 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.