2004 Saturn Ion
Crash Test Safety Ratings
CarComplaints.com Notes: Ahh, the 2004 Saturn Ion: defective transmission, deadly ignition switch, temperamental power steering and a cheap plastic exterior that won’t protect you in a crash. What more could you want?
The 2004 Ion was part of GM’s massive ignition switch recall where it was revealed they waited 10 years – and let 13 people die – before doing anything about it. It also features GM’s now infamous VTi continuously variable transmission. Let me tell you, the only thing the VTi did continuously was fail on its owners. GM scrapped it after only two model years.
NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
| Driver Front | Passenger Front | Driver Side | Passenger Side | Rollover | ||
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| 2004 Ion 2-DR. |  | | | | not tested | |
| 2004 Ion 4-DR. | | | | not tested | ||
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2004 Saturn Ion 4-door sedan
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side1 | Rear2 | Rollover |
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| Not tested. | Not tested. | Not tested. |
Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Not tested. |
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1 — With optional side airbags. With optional side airbags 2 — Cloth seats. | |||||
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.