2007 Saturn RELAY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
38,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 16.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 2; Structure: 2; Structure:Body:Door: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2008: 4; 2009: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10283736 · 2009-09-12 (September 12, 2009)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10283736 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11149773 · 2018-11-06 (November 6, 2018)
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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11149773 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269400 · 2009-05-19 (May 19, 2009)
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. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE THAT NONE OF OUR 5 CHILDREN WERE HURT BUT THEY WERE TRAUMATIZED BY THIS INCIDENT AND ARE AFRAID TO RIDE BY ANY SLIDING VAN DOOR. NOT ONLY HAS THIS HAPPENED BUT BACK IN FEBRUARY WE HAD A INCIDENT WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE FOR NO REASON. I DO NOT FEEL THAT SATURN/GM IS TAKING THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO INSURE THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE SAFE TO DRIVE OR …
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490903 · 2013-01-03 (January 3, 2013)
ON DECEMBER 17 2012 I WAS ON MY WAY BACK TO A CUB SCOUTS CHRISTMAS PARTY. I WAS GOING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT MY 2007 7 SATURN RELAY STARTED LOOSING POWER.I CALLED MY DAD TO PULL ME IN TO HIS HOUSE. I STARTED TO ELIMINATING EVERY THING POSSIBLE TRYING. 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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 129,630 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490903 at NHTSA ↗