Saturn Relay owners have reported 30 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Relay. The contact stated that the vehicle came equipped with a remote unlock for the rear sliding doors. The wireless system would close and open independently when the vehicle was being driven. The failure occurred on several occasions. Read details...
The contact states there was an ongoing problem with exterior and interior lighting. While driving, the headlights and the dashboard panel lights flickered from bright to dim. Also, the idle was very loud and rough. She took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the alternator. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Relay. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle restarted briefly but stalled immediately after. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. Read details...
Driving around 10 mph, car died. Took it to the shop and they said it was the ignition switch. Looked on gm website and there is a recall for this same problem, however not for the Relay. I believe there should be a recall for all Saturns! I am very lucky I was not driving on the freeway when this Read details...
Exact same issue as described in April 2014 gm recall 14063. Sudden loss of electrical power while driving causing the engine to shut off. Unpredictable very dangerous. Seems to be the ignition switch. Other Saturns are listed in the 2014 recall but mine is not. It should be listed. Read details...