2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 vs 2007 Saturn Ion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 | 2007 Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 212 | 876 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 834 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 66,778 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C230 | Saturn Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 408 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 215 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 130 |
| Air Bags | 52 | 65 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 79 |
| Power Train | 51 | 19 |
| Engine | 29 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 24 | 24 |
| Stalling | 10 | 38 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 41 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 97 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C230
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.