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2004 Jaguar X-Type vs 2004 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.

Metric2004 Jaguar X-Type2004 Saturn Ion
NHTSA complaints67898
Recall campaigns18
Service bulletins (TSBs)65525
Investigations04
Crash reports951
Fire reports14
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–1923–26
Median reported mileage44,714 mi70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJaguar X-TypeSaturn Ion
Steering3345
Electrical System4331
Power Train1360
Air Bags952
Fuel/propulsion System236
Vehicle Speed Control1027
Engine and Engine Cooling433
Exterior Lighting225

Symptoms owners describe

Hesitation / surging69
Won’t start0137
Steering problems087
Stalling041
Loss of power034
Rust / corrosion020
Check engine light09
Vibration / shaking07

Compare all Jaguar X-Type vs Saturn Ion years →

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.