2006 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra | 2006 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 116 | 1,235 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 739 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,500 mi | 67,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 544 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 392 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 127 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 111 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 61 |
| Engine | 19 | 41 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 30 |
| Power Train | 8 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 69 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 65 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 20 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 132 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 48 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2006 Nissan Sentra
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.