2006 Saturn Relay
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
5 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-12
Service brakes
5 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
3 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.
Latches/locks/linkages
3 of 19 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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1) bought our Saturn Relay May 30, 2006 2) took it to the dealer it to the dealer because hood rattle, said it was nothing sent me home.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-06
Also filed under Seats
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 19 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 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…
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…
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2007-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-11 Power sliding door opening
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2007-12-11Engineering analysisClosed 2009-02-23 Power sliding door
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2009-02-23Steering09E005000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Saturn Relay — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
- Recall 09E005000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Saturn Relay reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saturn Relay?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Saturn Relay have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.