AI Damage2007 Saturn Relay: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Saturn Relay filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 17% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- 6 Electronic stability control 8% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- Structure: 4 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (17% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.9 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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. The contact then shifted into park and the vehicle stopped.
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. The failure occurred on several occasions.
So I dropped the fuel tank and pulled the fuel pump out the fuel was empty.when the fuel gauge said it still had 1/4 tank of gas in the tank.
The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined that the front wheel bearing was corroded with rust. The dealer had the unit replaced.the front wheel bearing was replaced three times after the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate current mileage was 61,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
This is in response to a news story I saw on 2005-2007 gm fuel gauge issues. We have a gm 2007 saturn relay experiencing the same erratic fluctuations, and we would like to have this vehicle added to the investigation if possible.
The traction control and abs goes out excessively in my 2007 saturn relay, affecting the braking system. This happens every time it is driven. There is a service message that appears. The only correction so far is to shut the engine off and turn it back on. This only works for a few minutes until it begins again.
On may 1, 2009 the drivers side sliding door fell off my 2007 saturn relay. It was immediately taken to our local saturn dealership and to this day has yet to be fixed.
I have had nothing but problem with the rear sliding doors. I bought in april of 2007. It was used. The passenger door started opening when I was driving. One night when I stopped to get gas a passenger got out and the door fell off. Took to dealership. Was covered under warranty they also had to paint passenger side.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,160 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Relay has 41 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 12, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Relay?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (25%), door locks, latches, handles (8%), rust, corrosion (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Saturn Relay?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Saturn Relay from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.