2004 Dodge Stratus vs 2004 Saturn Ion
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 | 2004 Dodge Stratus | 2004 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 898 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 525 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,944 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Stratus | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 345 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 331 |
| Power Train | 12 | 60 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 52 |
| Suspension | 38 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 41 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 137 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 87 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
2004 Dodge Stratus
2004 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.