Saturn Relay Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Saturn Relay model year (2005–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Saturn Relay Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 60 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 66
1 recall · 22 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 29
1 recall · 14 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 17
Best Saturn Relay Years to Buy
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Saturn Relay — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 17 | Good |
| 2006 | 1 | 22 | 2 | — | 29 | Caution |
| 2005 | 2 | 60 | — | — | 66 | Avoid |
All 3 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Saturn Relay Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Relay models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Relay should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Saturn Relay if possible. It has 2 recalls, 60 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 66 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Relay to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Relay model years.
Which Relay has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Relay model years with the lowest problem scores.
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