Honda Accord vs Saturn Ion
The Honda Accord and the Saturn Ion are rated the same on fuel economy: 26 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,311 | 1,124 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 128 and 19 | 78 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 31 | 23 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,311 complaints for the Honda Accord and 1,124 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: 13 for the Honda Accord, 8 for the Saturn Ion.