30 problems have been reported for the 2006 Saturn Relay. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2006 Saturn Relay. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 4 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Structure | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Air Bag | |
| Electrical System | |
| Equipment | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Seats |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2006 Saturn Relay in the United States are 4,935 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Saturn Relay owners in the last 16 years is 30, and the age of the vehicle is 16, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 30 / 4,935 / 16 * 1000 = 0.38.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Saturn Relay model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2006 Saturn Relay in 2006.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Saturn Relay, the following table can be used to compare the 2006 Saturn Relay with the Saturn Relay from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2006 Relay is 30 while the average number of problems reported for the 3 model years of the Saturn Relay is 61.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2007 Relay | |
| 2006 Relay | |
| 2005 Relay |