2005 Saturn Relay Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Saturn Relay, 9% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“I have a problem with the ABS/traction control light coming on and the braking system will not opererate properly. There has been a few times where the brakes will not stop the vehicle properly or have locked up a couple of times. We also had to replace the EGR valve do to a code 0414/0414. We also had to replace the PCM because the system locked up and deleted all the codes causing the engine to fail to start while tring to update the PCM to recognize the new EGR. I also have proplems with the lights flickering and dimming all the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392413, filed 2011-03, 111,934 miles“While driving on freeway, Saturn Relay 2005 slowed down and lost power intermittently. Dash warning lights flashed on and off (ABS/stability/traction) - warning lights. The vehicle had no power on and off. When I applied the gas, the vehicle bogged down and continued to slow. Then all of a sudden, the vehicle accelerated when I depressed the gas pedal. I could not move over to the berm due to heavy traffic so I attempted to exit at an upcoming exit ramp. When I applied the brakes nothing happened the first few times. Then the brakes worked so I was able to slow down eventually. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520704, filed 2013-06, 78,000 miles“I have a 2005 Saturn Relay. I purchased the vehicle used from Saturn of tempe on march 1st, 2009. The mileage on the vehicle when I purchased it was 62,245. One year later I started getting service traction control system warning message and light with service ABS system warning message and light occasionally, but both were always at the same time. Shutting off the engine and restarting (per owner?s manual) temporarily caused the lights and messages to turn off, but returned days later. I took the vehicle to fletcher's tire and auto service in maricopa, az on 3/23/2010. …”
NHTSA complaint #10340533, filed 2010-06, 79,761 miles“I bought a used 2005 Saturn Relay 3 in january 2010. I have 2 major issues going on: power sliding doors will not recognize that they are closed and will continue to ding as if I was driving with them open...on a few occasions I have heard the power door motor start on its own as if it was trying to open the doors while I am driving! Second issue is ABS/traction control lights have been coming on sporadically since I purchased it. Of course, no one can find the problem because they can't replicate it. It doesn't matter the driving conditions, driving time, weather or anything else. …”
NHTSA complaint #10366814, filed 2010-11, 148,000 miles“The anti-lock brake system warning light and traction control system (tcs) warning light continue to light up and stays on I have seen similar complaints on various chat sessions.”
NHTSA complaint #11048779, filed 2017-11, 137,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11027947Jan 30, 2026This PI directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019073May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019072May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Saturn Relay
41 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Saturn Relay
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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