2007 Saturn Relay Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 6, 2018 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Relay years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Saturn Relay. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Relay model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 22,110 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Saturn Relay
2005-2007 Saturn Relay photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Saturn Relay problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure4 · ~22,110 mi
Electrical System3 · ~29,693 mi
Fuel System, Other2 · ~32,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages2 · ~21,500 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~55,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~129,630 mi
Power Train1 · ~150,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~150,000 mi
Service Brakes, Electric1 · ~55,000 mi
Steering1 · ~36,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure433%22,110——
Electrical System325%29,693——
Fuel System, Other217%32,500——
Latches/locks/linkages217%21,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)18%55,000——
Fuel/propulsion System18%129,630——
Power Train18%150,000——
Service Brakes18%150,000——
Service Brakes, Electric18%55,000——
Steering18%36,000——
Suspension18%40,000——
Traction Control System18%55,000——
Vehicle Speed Control18%150,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 4 complaints
2008: 4200842009: 3200932011: 1201112012: 1201212013: 1201312015: 1201512018: 120181

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Saturn Relay recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Saturn Relay.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not decelerate. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral and the speed decreased to 40 mph. The contact then shifted into park and the vehicle…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 6, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11149773

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay. The contact stated that the vehicle came equipped with a remote unlock for the rear sliding doors. The wireless system would close and open independently when the vehicle was being driven. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to…

Electrical System · received Aug 31, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10760358

On december 17 2012 i was on my way back to a cub scouts christmas party. I was going through a green light my 2007 7 saturn relay started loosing power.i called my dad to pull me in to his house. I started to eliminating every thing possible trying. So i dropped the fuel tank and pulled the fuel…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 3, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10490903

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay 2.2l. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined that the front wheel bearing was corroded with rust. The dealer had the unit replaced.the front wheel bearing was…

Suspension · received Jun 14, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10461704

This is in response to a news story i saw on 2005-2007 gm fuel gauge issues. We have a gm 2007 saturn relay experiencing the same erratic fluctuations, and we would like to have this vehicle added to the investigation if possible. *tr

Fuel System, Other · received Jun 8, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10405612

Other Saturn Relay years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2007120
2006 Relay191
2005 Relay912

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report structure, electrical system, fuel system, other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Saturn Relay?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.