Structure Problems of Saturn Relay

Saturn Relay owners have reported 17 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Saturn Relay

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door problems
10
Structure problems
4
Body problems
2
Door Hinge problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of Saturn Relay

The Door problem

Electric sliding door will open by itself on my 2005 Saturn Relay. Have to disable door to be sure it does not open while driving, but will enable itself and start opening by itself again. As Saturn is out of business, do not know where to turn.   Read details...

The Structure problem

On may 1, 2009 the drivers side sliding door fell off my 2007 Saturn Relay. It was immediately taken to our local Saturn dealership and to this day has yet to be fixed. We were very fortunate that none of our 5 children were hurt but they were traumatized by this incident and are afraid to ride by   Read details...

The Body problem

Power sliding doors don't latch properly. Motor will keep running on doors & as you are driving, if you hit a bump or make a sharp turn, the car dings like the door has opened. The only way to stop this is to pull over & open & then reclose the door.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

Right side automatic sliding door will not stay shut. The door has never opened during driving, but we had to shut the door probably 6 times before it would finally stay close. This has happened at least 3 or 4 times.   Read details...




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