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Representative 2005 model. Photo: Cutlass, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2007 Saturn Relay recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
12
Latest campaign
Feb 17, 2009

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Feb 17, 2009

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 17, 2009Latest campaign
Feb 17, 200909E005000

Steering

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DetailsHide details for campaign 09E005000
What's wrong
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Risk
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Campaign
NHTSA 09E005000 · Feb 17, 2009
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
12Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure433000
Electrical system325000
Service brakes217000
Fuel system217000
Other217000
Latches/locks/linkages217000
Power train18000
Vehicle speed control18000
Fuel/propulsion system18000
Suspension18000
Electric18000
Electronic stability control (ESC)18000
Traction control system18000
Steering18000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 11/06/2018 · ODI 11149773
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 08/31/2015 · ODI 10760358
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “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.”

    Filed 01/03/2013 · ODI 10490903

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2007 Saturn Relay recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Relay have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Saturn Relay. The most recent, 09E005000 (reported February 17, 2009), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Saturn Relay?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Saturn Relay?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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