2007 Saturn Relay: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 stopped. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2018
“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 a dealer where the failure was unable tot be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Ma 10/22/2015 *cn”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015
“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 pump out the fuel was empty.when the fuel gauge said it still had 1/4 tank of gas in the tank. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2012
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“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Jun 2011
“The traction control and ABS goes out excessively in my 2007 saturn relay, affecting the braking system. This happens every time it is driven. There is a service message that appears. The only correction so far is to shut the engine off and turn it back on. This only works for a few minutes until it begins again. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Electric · Aug 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay. While driving 25 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas when the vehicle was actually empty. The vehicle has been to the dealer for repairs, but the failure always recurs. The current mileage was 11,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 11-25-08 *bf updated 11/26/08. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2008
“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 replaced three times after the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate current mileage was 61,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2007
“Starter sometimes engages, sometimes doesn't engage, sometimes stays engaged. Took to dealership few times and was finally told that's the way it is. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2007
Recalls - 1 campaign
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2007 Saturn Relay reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 Saturn Relay. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 2007 Saturn Relay have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.