Saturn Relay years to avoid
More than twice the Relay's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Saturn Relay years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Saturn Relay complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Saturn Relay problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes47
- Electrical29
- Body17
- Locks14
- Fuel system12
- Driver assistance12
- Transmission9
- Lights8
- Steering6
- Suspension5
- Engine5
- Tires3
Most reported problems on the Saturn Relay
Saturn Relay problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 83 | 12 | Body | 40,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 65 | 19 | Brakes | 82,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 19 | 91 | Brakes | 42,000 | 2 | 2 | Avoid |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Saturn Relay
What years of the Saturn Relay should you avoid?
2005. It has more than twice the Saturn Relay's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 91, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Saturn Relay?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Saturn Relay?
Brakes, with 47 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (29) and body (17).
How many recalls does the Saturn Relay have?
3 recalls between 2005 and 2007. The 2005 model year has the most, with 2.
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