- The problem
- Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 And 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 And 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
- The risk
- A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
- The fix
- Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Saturn Relay Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2007 Saturn Relay with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (4) and the electrical system (3). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2009 for the steering. For comparison, the 2006 has 19.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Relay year, for its age
#223 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Saturn Relay problems
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2007 Saturn Relay recalls 1
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12 complaints about the 2007 Saturn Relay
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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
On december 17 2012 I was on my way back to a cub scouts christmas party. I was going through a green light my 2007 7 saturn relay started loosing power.I called my dad to pull me in to his house. I started to eliminating every thing possible trying. So I dropped the fuel tank and pulled the fuel pump out the fuel was empty.When the fuel gauge said it still had 1/4 tank of gas in the tank. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay 2.2L. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined that the front wheel bearing was corroded with rust. The dealer had the unit replaced.The front wheel bearing was replaced three times after the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate current mileage was 61,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
This is in response to a news story I saw on 2005-2007 gm fuel gauge issues. We have a gm 2007 saturn relay experiencing the same erratic fluctuations, and we would like to have this vehicle added to the investigation if possible. *Tr
The traction control and abs goes out excessively in my 2007 saturn relay, affecting the braking system. This happens every time it is driven. There is a service message that appears. The only correction so far is to shut the engine off and turn it back on. This only works for a few minutes until it begins again. *Tr
On may 1, 2009 the drivers side sliding door fell off my 2007 saturn relay. It was immediately taken to our local saturn dealership and to this day has yet to be fixed. We were very fortunate that none of our 5 children were hurt but they were traumatized by this incident and are afraid to ride by any sliding van door. Not only has this happened but back in february we had a incident where the steering column broke for no reason. I do not feel that saturn/gm is taking the appropriate steps to insure that these...
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vehicles are safe to drive or safe for passengers. The dealership actually told my husband today that we could no longer have rental and must drive our van even though it is not fixed. This is a huge safety violation I have a set of twins and a set of triplets every seat in my van is occupied so I can not just put someone in a different seat to avoid a possible problem with the door falling off. I realize that getting parts is slow because of the cut backs but I should not have to put my families life in danger because a auto maker can not produce the parts to fix the vehicles they make. This is not the first issue we have had with this van, back in january 2009 it was in the shop for a problem with he steering column. Apparently the steering column had a break in it and we are lucky the steering did not go out on the van. This van is beginning to look more and more like a lemon every day. *Tr
I own a 2007 saturn relay. I have had nothing but problem with the rear sliding doors. I bought in april of 2007. It was used. The passenger door started opening when I was driving. One night when I stopped to get gas a passenger got out and the door fell off. Took to dealership. Was covered under warranty they also had to paint passenger side. A few months later, the drivers side started opening up while I was driving. It opened up and I had to pull over and the door fell off while I was trying to close it on a...
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busy highway at night. Took to dealership. They repaired even though no longer under warranty because of mileage. Now my passenger side door is opening again and the dealership is repairing again at no charge. This car scares me. I have 4-6 kids in my car at any given time. Is it going to take one of them falling out when this door opens to get anyone to say hey we need to do something. I am consulting a lawyer. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay. While driving 25 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas when the vehicle was actually empty. The vehicle has been to the dealer for repairs, but the failure always recurs. The current mileage was 11,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 11-25-08 *bf updated 11/26/08. *Jb
I own a 2007 saturn relay 3 minivan. The van has dual power assisted rear sliding cargo doors. During my family's evacuation for hurricane gustav the passenger side power assisted sliding cargo door did not close properly (did not latch). I electrically re-closed the door and locked the vehicle. During the week of september 1st through september 7th the same door would not close properly, unlatched when the forward driver or passenger door was closed after entering, and unlatched while I was driving on interstate...
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i-10 passing through the mobile bay tunnel. After exiting to find a safe place to "re-close" the sliding door I stopped & tried to push on the rear edge to shut the door. Instead of closing the door opened completely by itself (power assisted). The sliding door has not opened entirely while the car is in motion, but regularly unlatched. It does not matter if the door is locked or console sliding door switches turned off. The passenger sliding door has unlatched with the car stopped at a red light, driving and hitting a bump, and driving and turning a corner. The problem only exist on the passenger side sliding door. The driver side power assisted sliding door continues to work correctly. The vehicle was taken to the saturn of new orleans westbank where it was purchased for investigation and repair on september 17, 2008 under a warranty claim (i have an extended warranty plan with the vehicle). The vehicle remains there after one day. I have also opened a complaint file with saturn corp, file number 71-663259600. Saturn has called me to say they are working to resolve the problem. The representative's name is lindsey, phone 866-290-5700, ext. 21622. To my amazement the saturn dealer's service department told my wife "it's only an intermittent problem". Our rather impolite reply was that answer is unacceptable considering our son owns a 2006 relay 2 with exactly the same problem, and the dealer has been unable to repair this latent defect after three tries. *Tr
I went to get my 2 year old out of the van and the whole door fell off just missing my feet. *Tr updated 09/09/08. *Jb
Starter sometimes engages, sometimes doesn't engage, sometimes stays engaged. Took to dealership few times and was finally told that's the way it is. *Tr
Saturn Relay: every year compared
All Relay years2007 Saturn Relay vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Saturn Relay | 12 | 1 | A | |
| 2007 Saturn Ion | 876 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Saturn Aura | 608 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Saturn Outlook | 511 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Saturn Vue | 312 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Saturn Sky | 284 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2007 Saturn Relay
Does the 2007 Saturn Relay have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Saturn Relay: steering (February 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Relay?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (4), electrical system (3), fuel system (3).
How many complaints has the 2007 Saturn Relay had?
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 30, 2008 and the latest on November 6, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Saturn Relay a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Saturn Relay year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saturn Relay years have the most complaints?
2005 (91), 2006 (19), 2007 (12). See every Saturn Relay year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Saturn Relay has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data