2007 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2007 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2007 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 216 | 876 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 210 | 835 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,665 mi | 66,778 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Aveo | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 408 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 215 |
| Air Bags | 84 | 65 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 130 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 79 |
| Engine | 13 | 34 |
| Exterior Lighting | 32 | 3 |
| Power Train | 14 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 45 | 13 |
| Stalling | 11 | 38 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 97 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 41 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 18 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo
2007 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.