2007 Ford Focus vs 2007 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 | 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 391 | 876 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 835 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 60 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,019 mi | 66,778 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 408 |
| Electrical System | 85 | 215 |
| Air Bags | 118 | 65 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 130 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 79 |
| Power Train | 43 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 16 |
| Suspension | 23 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 46 | 13 |
| Stalling | 21 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 24 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 97 |
2007 Ford Focus
2007 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.