YearToAvoid

2007 Saturn Ion Engine Problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Saturn Ion, 6% of all 876 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 4 Ion model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 76,669 miles.

Engine complaints
55
6% of 876 complaints
All complaints this year
876
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
76,669 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Saturn Ion engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 31, 2007, latest Mar 11, 2024.

2007 Saturn Ion engine complaints: complaints filed per month8Aug 2007Mar 2010Aug 2012Mar 2014Aug 2014Apr 2015Jun 2018Mar 2024
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Mar 2024; peak Mar 2014 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Saturn Ion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200552 (9%)
  2. 200682 (7%)
  3. 200755 (6%)
  4. 20080 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Saturn Ion have engine problems?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Saturn Ion, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,669 miles.
Which Saturn Ion year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Saturn Ion has the most engine complaints (82), compared with 55 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Saturn Ion?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Saturn Ion is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.