Power Train Problems of Saturn Relay

Saturn Relay owners have reported 9 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Saturn Relay

The Power Train problem

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. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral and the speed decreased to 40 mph.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Purchased s 2005 Saturn Relay in April 06. Since day one things have been wrong, brake rotors warped, axel broken, interior parts needing replacement and now it is in the shop for weeks for transmission problems. I have a file open with Saturn and they are not helpful.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Attempted low/moderate acceleration from stop; transmission seemed to slip with engine rpm increasing but no transfer of power beyond about initial half-foot of forward motion, then hard shifted into gear (lurched the vehicle) and accelerated rapidly.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Right door popped open when it wanted too. Air conditioner (a/c )did not properly cool, severe vibration in front drivetrain. 09/01/05 cleaned contacts, 10/8/05 motor and clutch assembly for door, 02/27/06 door contacts and cable, 04/19/06 returned to dealer, 07/18/06 replaced contacts, 0 and on   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

After starting vehicle, with foot on brake, gear selection lever would not move from park and parking brake would not disengage as result. Shut down engine, restarted with same result. After several more attempts to move the shift lever, it finally released from park but had difficulty moving   Read details...




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