2007 Saturn Relay recalls and problems

The 2007 Saturn Relay has 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2006 Saturn Relay
Pictured: a 2006 model; the 2007 may differ in details. Photo: 2006 Saturn Relay by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2007 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

0recalls
12complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
40,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure4
Electrical System3
Fuel System3
Latches/locks/linkages2
Service Brakes2
Electronic Stability Control1
Power Train1
Steering1
Suspension1
Traction Control System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008: 4 complaints200842009: 3 complaints20092011: 1 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132015: 1 complaints20152018: 1 complaints20181

NHTSA investigations

POWER SLIDING DOOR

EA07019 · opened Dec 11, 2007 · closed Feb 23, 2009
Summary

ODI EVALUATED GENERAL MOTORS' (GM) DATA, CONDUCTED CONSUMER INTERVIEWS, INSPECTED AND TESTED MY 2005-2007 GM MINIVANS WITH REGARD TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT OF A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF PARK.ODI IDENTIFIED A HIGH WARRANTY CLAIM RATE.HOWEVER, THESE CLAIMS ARE RELATED TO VARIOUS PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH DOORS NOT PROPERLY OPENING OR CLOSING AND NOT SPECIFICALLY TO DOORS OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE CONDITION OF THE PSD REVERSING DIRECTION DURING THE CLOSING SEQUENCE IS CONSISTENT WITH AN OBSTRUCTION OF THE DOOR, OR WITH IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE DOOR, AND THIS IS ADDRESSED IN GM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN # 07-08-64-007 AND BULLETINS # 07-08-64-007A THROUGH D.ODI'S EVALUATION OF THE PSD SYSTEM NOTES NUMEROUS SAFEGUARDS TO PRECLUDE BOTH UNINTENTIONAL AND INTENTIONAL POWER OPENING OF THE PSD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.A SAFETY-DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.[SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.]

2007 vs. other Saturn Relay years

2005: 91 complaints2005912006: 19 complaints20062007: 12 complaints200712

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Saturn Relay have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Saturn Relay. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Relay?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (4), electrical system (3), fuel system (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.