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2005-2007 · 3 model years
Saturn Relay Problems by year
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the Saturn Relay across 3 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (91), while 2007 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 122
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Relay complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Relay problems
Saturn Relay recalls 4
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle...
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'Passenger car brake systems.' To meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking...
On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to...
Latest Relay complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not decelerate. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral and the speed decreased to 40 mph. The contact then shifted into park and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Exact same issue as described in april 2014 gm recall 14063. Sudden loss of electrical power while driving causing the engine to shut off. Unpredictable very dangerous. Seems to be the ignition switch. Other saturns are listed in the 2014 recall but mine is not. It should be listed.
The anti-lock brake system warning light and traction control system (tcs) warning light continue to light up and stays on I have seen similar complaints on various chat sessions.
Service abs and service traction control lights came on and have remained on for several days. Further messages continue flashing on the driver information center. This has been a recurring problem over the past year after abs wheel sensors and the associated wiring were replaced. With the numerous complaints on the internet - I was thinking that surely a tsb or recall on these issues has been overlooked or simply ignored by the mechanics and service writers at the gm dealerships nationwide. I know that a tech ll...
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scanner is required to check for any trouble codes for these very complex systems, but what is the known definitive fix for these potentially serious problems ? The lights and messages began appearing after moderate braking and while vehicle is/was in motion or stationary while turning or on a straight ahead stretch of roadway. Varied road conditions and wet or dry weather conditions were seemingly not contributing factors.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn relay. While operating the vehicle, the speed sensor and traction control sensor lights illuminated and the braking distance increased when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic body control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the sliding door chime activated even though both sliding doors were closed. Also, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn....
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The cause of the failures were not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/08/16*lj *cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay. The contact stated that the vehicle came equipped with a remote unlock for the rear sliding doors. The wireless system would close and open independently when the vehicle was being driven. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable tot be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Ma 10/22/2015 *cn
Questions about the Saturn Relay
Which Saturn Relay years have the most problems?
Which Saturn Relay years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2007 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Relay years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Saturn Relay problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (47), electrical system (29), body, doors & structure (28) most often.
How many recalls does the Saturn Relay have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Saturn Relay model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data