Saturn Relay years to avoid
The Saturn Relay years to avoid are 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
190
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2005–2007
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Relay years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 137 |
Every Relay year
Common questions
What are the worst Saturn Relay years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Relay years to avoid are 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the Saturn Relay?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Relay years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Saturn Relay have?
Across all model years, the Relay has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 190 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.