Most common 2007 Saturn Relay problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Saturn Relay complaints by model year
Best Relay years: 2007, 2006. Years to avoid: 2005. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2007 Saturn Relay:
Power sliding door
Odi evaluated general motors' (GM) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 GM minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while…
What 2007 Saturn Relay owners say
Body & structure
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 safe for passengers. The dealership actually told my husband today that we could no longer have rental and must drive our van even though it is not fixed. …
I own a 2007 Saturn Relay. 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. A few months later, the drivers side started opening up while I was driving. It opened up and I had to pull over and the door fell off while I was trying to close it on a busy highway at night. Took to dealership. They repaired even though no longer under warranty because of mileage. Now my passenger side door is opening again and the dealership is repairing again at no charge. This car scares me. I have 4-6 kids in my car at any given time. …
Electrical system
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. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable tot be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Ma 10/22/2015
Tl contact owns a 2007 Saturn Relay. While driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas when the vehicle was actually empty. The vehicle has been to the dealer for repairs, but the failure always recurs. The current mileage was 11,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 11-25-08 updated 11/26/08.
Fuel & propulsion system
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.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Saturn Relay. While driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas when the vehicle was actually empty. The vehicle has been to the dealer for repairs, but the failure always recurs. The current mileage was 11,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 11-25-08 updated 11/26/08.
2007 Saturn Relay engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Saturn Relay a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Relay rates better than average: 74% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Relay at the same age. It is one of the best Relay years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Saturn Relay?
The body & structure — 4 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body › door. Next are the electrical system (3) and fuel & propulsion system (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Relay have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Saturn Relay. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Saturn Relay?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005. See the full Saturn Relay years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Saturn Relay problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 58% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.