2006 Saturn Relay Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Relay years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Saturn Relay. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Relay model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 21%), typically at around 128,950 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Saturn Relay problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 21% | 128,950 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 16% | 5,003 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 16% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 16% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 16% | 34,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 63,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 129,250 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 11% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | 42,253 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 2,505 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 128,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 2,505 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Saturn Relay recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power sliding door (EA07019) — opened Dec 11, 2007, closed Feb 23, 2009.
- Power sliding door opening (PE07044) — opened Aug 16, 2007, closed Dec 11, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Service abs and service traction control lights came on and have remained on for several days. Further messages continue flashing on the driver information center. This has been a recurring problem over the past year after abs wheel sensors and the associated wiring were replaced. With the numerous…
Attempted low/moderate acceleration from stop; transmission seemed to slip with engine rpm increasing but no transfer of power beyond about initial half-foot of forward motion, then hard shifted into gear (lurched the vehicle) and accelerated rapidly. This event was initially intermittent and not…
After starting vehicle, with foot on brake, gear selection lever would not move from park and parking brake would not disengage as result. Shut down engine, restarted with same result. After several more attempts to move the shift lever, it finally released from park but had difficulty moving…
Noted that driving lights flashed with wipers on delay setting. At next use, low oil pressure light & warning sounded but lights did not flash with delay wipers. Turning off engine and pulling hood latch & closing hood ended low pressure warning (oil pressure/ level were correct-false alarm). 2…
My 18 year old son had an accident. He rolled the van multiple times, hit trees ,damaged all sides, and roof of the van. The only door that would easily open was the drivers door. The front axle broke, windshield broken. The insurance appraiser said all panels were damaged and could not believe…
Other Saturn Relay years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Relay | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 Relay | 91 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saturn Relay?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Saturn Relay?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Saturn Relay a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Relay model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.