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2006 Jaguar X-Type vs 2006 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.

Metric2006 Jaguar X-Type2006 Saturn Ion
NHTSA complaints211,235
Recall campaigns04
Service bulletins (TSBs)46739
Investigations02
Crash reports544
Fire reports07
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–1923–26
Median reported incident mileage67,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJaguar X-TypeSaturn Ion
Steering0544
Electrical System0392
Fuel System, Gasoline1127
Fuel/propulsion System0111
Air Bags261
Engine141
Power Train336
Engine and Engine Cooling130

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems0132
Stalling069
Loss of power065
Won’t start048
Check engine light020
Airbag warning light013
Rust / corrosion011
Vibration / shaking09

Compare all Jaguar X-Type vs Saturn Ion years →

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.