2007 Saturn Ion vs 2007 Volkswagen GTI
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 | 2007 Saturn Ion | 2007 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 876 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 835 | 378 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 24–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,778 mi | 34,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Ion | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 408 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 215 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 130 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 79 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 65 | 11 |
| Power Train | 19 | 40 |
| Engine | 34 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 97 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 38 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
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.