2005 Nissan Sentra vs 2005 Saturn Ion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 170 | 573 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 585 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,650 mi | 62,085 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 227 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 48 | 15 |
| Engine | 33 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 34 |
| Power Train | 10 | 28 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 20 | 11 |
| Stalling | 17 | 46 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 62 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
2005 Nissan Sentra
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.