Saturn Ion vs Toyota Camry
The Saturn Ion is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Toyota Camry. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Saturn Ion | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,124 | 799 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 78 and 6 | 265 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 32 | 20 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,124 complaints for the Saturn Ion and 799 for the Toyota Camry. 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: 8 for the Saturn Ion, 3 for the Toyota Camry.