2007 Saturn Relay
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
5 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.
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I went to get my 2 year old out of the van and the whole door fell off just missing my feet. *tr updated 09/09/08.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-26
Electrical system
3 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-31
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-30
Latches/locks/linkages
2 of 12 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.
Service brakes
2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing electric.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-06
Also filed under Power train and vehicle speed control
Fuel system, other
2 of 12 total reports mention: fuel system, other, most commonly citing fuel gauge system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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
2007 Saturn Relay — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E005000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2007 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 2007 Saturn Relay?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Relay have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.