2005 Saturn Relay brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 42 complaints for the 2005 Saturn Relay, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
I had a 2005 saturn. I loved everything about it. I would have rated it as the most liked car of my life. However, the steering or brakes failed and actually caused my car to accelerate. I was in a church parking lot, getting ready to park my vehicle and when I applied the brakes, the car accelerated and I was headed for a tree,when I ran over a piece of playground equipment that stopped my wild ride.
Repeated problems with ABS & t/c warning lights, brakes seized up was unable to move van had it towed to a shop, t/c engages without any adverse weather or road conditions. I have spent over $2000 trying to repair the problems. Brake pads wear down quickly, replace brake pads twice a year since having the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Saturn Relay
- Electrical system 25 complaints
Brakes problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005