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2005–2007 · 3 model years

Saturn Relay recalls & problems by year

6 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200591 complaints
Most recalls20053 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02550751002005: 91 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 19 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 12 complaints, 1 recalls200520062007
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2007 Relay—19 mpg1120000
2006 Relay—17–19 mpg2192020
2005 Relay—17–18 mpg3912110

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic31
  • Electrical system30
  • Structure19
  • Latches/locks/linkages14
  • Service brakes11
  • Power train10
  • Exterior lighting8
  • Fuel system, gasoline7