2007 Saturn Relay problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (2) · Electrical System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (774)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-30 · PIT3532C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 774 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-11-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 150,000 mi“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 …”
2015-08-31 · Electrical System · 102,000 mi“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 replic…”
2013-01-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 129,630 mi“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…”
2012-06-14 · Suspension · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn relay 2.2l. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle seized. 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 unavai…”
2011-06-08 · Fuel System, Other · 59,000 mi“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. *tr…”
2009-09-12 · Traction Control System · 55,000 mi“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…”
2009-05-19 · Structure · 36,000 mi“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…”
2009-04-16 · Structure · 26,000 mi“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 f…”
2008-11-07 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System · 6,000 mi“tl*the 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. …”
2008-09-17 · Structure:body:door · 17,000 mi“i own a 2007 saturn relay 3 minivan. the van has dual power assisted rear sliding cargo doors. during my family's evacuation for hurricane gustav the passenger side power assisted sliding cargo door did not close properly (did not latch). i electrically re-closed the door and locked the vehicle. during the week of september 1st through september 7t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.