2005 Saturn Relay Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2005 Saturn Relay, 22% of all 91 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 3 Relay model years. Median mileage at failure: 23,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 20
- 22% of 91 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 91
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 23,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Saturn Relay body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 30, 2005, latest Dec 15, 2010.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Saturn Relay
- NHTSA 05V061000Feb 18, 2005Structure & Body18,850 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.
Risk: If the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on april 5, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Structure & Body complaints by Relay model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200520 (22%)
- 20065 (26%)
- 20074 (33%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Saturn Relay have body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Saturn Relay, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 23,000 miles.
- Which Saturn Relay year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2005 Saturn Relay has the most body and structure complaints (20), compared with 20 for the 2005.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Saturn Relay?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Saturn Relay concerns the body and structure: 05V061000.