Saturn Relay recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 110 owner complaints for the Saturn Relay (model years 2005–2007). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (29 complaints), followed by electrical system (26 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Saturn Relay model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 29 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 26 | 2 of 3 | |
| Structure | 13 | 2 of 3 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 2 of 3 | |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 of 3 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V552000 | Dec 7, 2005 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006 | 32,068 |
| 05V287000 | Jun 20, 2005 | Parking brake | 2005 | 14,600 |
| 05V061000 | Feb 18, 2005 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2005 | 18,850 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.