2005 Acura TSX vs 2005 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.
| Metric | 2005 Acura TSX | 2005 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 573 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 584 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,930 mi | 62,085 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TSX | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 227 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 34 |
| Power Train | 6 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 31 |
| Engine | 1 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 5 |
| Stalling | 5 | 46 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 62 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
2005 Acura TSX
2005 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.