DecodedCarsSaturn Relay
3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2007
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (10)
The 2007 Relay in brief
The 2007 Saturn Relay is a minivan offered with a 3.9L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 205 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,231 lb (2 FWD 4dr Minivan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 3% better than the 2007 minivan average of 18.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Saturn Relay has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.
Its most efficient year was 2007 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (7), service brakes (7), electronic stability control (esc) (2).
How the 2005 Relay compares
The 2005 Saturn Relay is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 205 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,222 lb (2 FWD 4dr Minivan).
2007 Relay pros & cons
Full 2007 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 25 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Relay changes by model year
- 2007
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
- 2006
- Engine added: 3.9L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2007 Relay
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota Sienna | 19 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 18 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 19 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2007 Nissan Quest | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2007 Hyundai Entourage | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Saturn. How we calculate this →