Exterior Lighting Problems of Saturn Relay

Saturn Relay owners have reported 9 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Saturn Relay

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
4
Exterior Lighting problems
3
Turn Signal problems
2

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Saturn Relay

The Headlights problem

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 Exterior Lighting problem

Noted that driving lights flashed with wipers on delay setting. At next use, low oil pressure light & warning sounded but lights did not flash with delay wipers. Turning off engine and pulling hood latch & closing hood ended low pressure warning (oil pressure/ level were correct-false   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

When I drive at night I have to turn my headlights off to use my turn signals. I have noticed that the turn signal on the driver's side of the 2005 Saturn Relay will not work unless the headlights are turned off. I have not had any accidents. . . Yet. This is a real safety issue.   Read details...




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