2006 Saturn Ion vs 2006 Suzuki Forenza
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 | 2006 Saturn Ion | 2006 Suzuki Forenza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,235 | 280 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 738 | 20 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,000 mi | 58,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Ion | Suzuki Forenza |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 544 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 392 | 57 |
| Power Train | 36 | 116 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 127 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 61 | 56 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 111 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 27 |
| Engine | 41 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 132 | 0 |
| Stalling | 69 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 65 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 48 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 37 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
2006 Saturn Ion
2006 Suzuki Forenza
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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.