Saturn Relay recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Saturn Relay, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Saturn Relay, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 2005–2007 with 3 recall campaigns and 190 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2005 (2) and 2006 (1).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2005 (137), 2006 (32), and 2007 (21).
- Top recall themes: Brakes, Equipment and labeling, and Seats and restraints.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic, Service brakes.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 2005These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 05V287000 · Parking brake
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 2006These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 05V552000 · Equipment: Labels
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 2005These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 05V061000 · Seats: Mid/rear assembly
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Saturn Relay in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic, Service brakes.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 21 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Structure:body:door. |
| 2006 | 1 | 32 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline. |
| 2005 | 2 | 137 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, hydraulic, Service brakes. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Equipment , Seats and Parking brake
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.