2007 Saturn Ion vs 2007 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 | 2007 Saturn Ion | 2007 Suzuki Forenza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 876 | 256 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 834 | 13 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,778 mi | 57,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Ion | Suzuki Forenza |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 408 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 215 | 51 |
| Power Train | 19 | 129 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 130 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 65 | 37 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 79 | 2 |
| Engine | 34 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 97 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 38 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 51 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2007 Saturn Ion
2007 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.