2003 Saturn Ion safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
43
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 22 report injuries (36 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Saturn Ion vehicles were involved in 31 fatal crashes with 28 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the… · Apr 10, 2014
- Crash riskThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system · Feb 10, 2014
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TURN SIGNAL LAMP AND… · Nov 16, 2004
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL… · Jan 5, 2004
- Fire riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4-CYLINDER (L61) ENGINES WERE… · Jan 5, 2004