2005 Saturn Relay Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Saturn Relay, 49% of all 91 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 3 Relay model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 46,500 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 45
- 49% of 91 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 91
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 46,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Saturn Relay brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 30, 2005, latest Nov 27, 2017.
Brakes recalls for the 2005 Saturn Relay
- NHTSA 05V287000Jun 20, 2005Brakes14,600 vehicles
Parking brake
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed this test.
Risk: When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Brakes complaints by Relay model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200545 (49%)
- 20064 (21%)
- 20072 (17%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Saturn Relay have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Saturn Relay, 49% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,500 miles.
- Which Saturn Relay year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2005 Saturn Relay has the most brake complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2005.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Saturn Relay?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Saturn Relay concerns the brake: 05V287000.