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2005 Saturn Relay Interior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
11,839miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2005 Saturn Relay, 2% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,839 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dt: the contact states there was an ongoing problem with exterior and interior lighting. While driving, the headlights and the dashboard panel lights flickered from bright to dim. Also, the idle was very loud and rough. She took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the alternator. This did not correct the problem. The dealer was unable to accurately diagnose the problem, and no further repairs were made. Updated 12/27/2005. The horn springs were deform which resulted in the horn being inoperative. The sliding door would chime as if the door was not closed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10144004, filed 2005-11, 2,878 miles

“The contact stated the exterior and interior lights became dim and brightened while driving. The problem worsened while the cruise control was on. The dealership was made aware of the problem, but there were no repairs performed.”

NHTSA complaint #10167074, filed 2006-08, 20,800 miles

Interior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200522%

Other parts of the 2005 Saturn Relay

Brakes
41 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Saturn Relay

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology