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#BS-2006-SATREL-11EE

2006 Saturn Relay

Based on reports from 32 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
32
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
659
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 32 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

ignition will spin without starting up

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

shakes while driving

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission is slipping

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

4 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 82K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
5
30–60K
2
60–90K
2
90–120K
11
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (11 reports) • Median: 82K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain4 (13%)
Brakes3 (9%)
Fuel System2 (6%)
Structure:body:door2 (6%)
Latches & Locks2 (6%)
Steering2 (6%)
Stability Control2 (6%)
Airbags2 (6%)

2006 Saturn Relay: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Saturn Relay, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 82K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Saturn Relay, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2006 Saturn Relay, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2006 Saturn Relay, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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06
2
07
4
08
2
09
1
10
3
11
1
13
6
14
3
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Saturn Relay. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

05V552000Mar 2006

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

09E005000Feb 2009

STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Saturn Relay according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2006 Saturn Relay vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

32

Class avg

366

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 32 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Saturn Relay Model Years

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2006 Saturn Relay: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Saturn Relay?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Saturn Relay is related to the drivetrain, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Saturn Relay reliable?
The 2006 Saturn Relay has 32 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Saturn Relay problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Saturn Relay have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Saturn Relay has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Saturn Relay problems start?
Based on 30 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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