Is the Saturn Relay Reliable?

20052007 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

91/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

3
Total Recalls
96
Owner Complaints
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Saturn Relay Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2007114
94
Excellent
20061222
89
Excellent
2005160
90
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Relay Compares to Similar Vehicles

Saturn Relay91/100
Minivan Category Average71/100

The Relay scores 20 points above the average minivan — a strong result.

Known Saturn Relay Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
SERVICE BRAKES
7
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4

Based on 96 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saturn Relay reliable?+

The Saturn Relay scores 91/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 3 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 3 recall campaigns and 96 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Relay is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2007 Relay achieved the highest reliability score of 94/100 with 1 recall and 14 complaints.

How many miles does a Relay last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Saturn Relay owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Relay will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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