Dodge Charger vs Saturn Ion
The Saturn Ion is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Charger | Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,905 | 1,537 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 31 and 15 | 72 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 67,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 23 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,905 complaints for the Dodge Charger and 1,537 for the Saturn Ion. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Dodge Charger, 4 for the Saturn Ion.