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Saturn Relay recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 122 owner complaints for the Saturn Relay, covering model years 2005 to 2007. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (91), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 122 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2005–2007)
  • most complaints: 2005 (91 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (29 complaints)
  • latest recall 05V552000 (reported Dec 7, 2005)
  • 4 complaints reporting a crash (3.3%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (0.8%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (2.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Saturn Relay complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 91 of 122, or 74.6%. Next come 2006 (19) and 2007 (12).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Saturn Relay owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2005–2007Column chart of 122 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2005 with 91. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2005: 91 complaints9120052006: 19 complaints1920062007: 12 complaints122007
Saturn Relay complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Saturn Relay complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2005912110
2006192020
2007120000
All model years1224130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Saturn Relay components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 29 complaints (23.8% of all 122), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (29) and Structure (17).

Components named most often in Saturn Relay complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Saturn Relay complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System2923.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2923.8%
Structure1713.9%
Latches/Locks/Linkages1411.5%
Service Brakes119.0%
Power Train97.4%
Exterior Lighting86.6%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)75.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline75.7%
Service Brakes, Electric64.9%
Steering64.9%
Traction Control System64.9%
Suspension54.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling32.5%
Fuel System, Other32.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Saturn Relay recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Relay, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2006. The 2005 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Saturn Relay recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 2 campaigns2006: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 05V552000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2006

    Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

    Consequence:
    A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Hummer at 1-800-732-5493, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 05V287000

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model year 2005

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' To meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed this test.

    Consequence:
    When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V061000

    Reported

    Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

    Model year 2005

    On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by GM, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.

    Consequence:
    If the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on April 5, 2005. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Saturn Relay questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Saturn Relay have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Saturn Relay, covering model years 2005 to 2007. The most recent, 05V552000, was reported on December 7, 2005 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2005 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Saturn Relay model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 91 of the 122 complaints in NHTSA’s file (74.6%). The next are 2006 (19) and 2007 (12). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Saturn Relay complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 29 complaints, or 23.8% of all 122. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (29) and Structure (17) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Saturn Relay?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Saturn dealer.

How many Saturn Relay complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 122 complaints, 4 report a crash, 1 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Saturn models

8 models · most complaints first

The Saturn models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Saturn VIN decoder with every Saturn model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Saturn Ion 2003–2008 · 10 recalls · 4,343 complaints
  • Saturn Vue 2002–2010 · 7 recalls · 2,351 complaints
  • Saturn SL 1995–2002 · 12 recalls · 1,605 complaints
  • Saturn LS 2000–2004 · 12 recalls · 1,458 complaints
  • Saturn Aura 2000–2010 · 5 recalls · 1,439 complaints
  • Saturn Outlook 2007–2010 · 10 recalls · 1,352 complaints
  • Saturn Sky 2007–2010 · 5 recalls · 516 complaints
  • Saturn SC1 1995–2001 · 6 recalls · 252 complaints

All Saturn models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.