Recalls ·2006 Saturn Relay FWD

2006 Saturn Relay FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Saturn Relay FWD; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 19 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints19
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

SteeringCampaign 09E005000 · 17 Feb 2009

Problem: 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.

Risk: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 05V552000 · 07 Dec 2005

Problem: 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.

Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

What owners complain about

Share of the 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train4 · 21%
Service brakes4 · 21%
Fuel system4 · 21%
Hydraulic3 · 16%
Structure3 · 16%
Gasoline3 · 16%
Latches/locks/linkages3 · 16%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 11%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Awd disabled when needed in snow. It seems to be caused by icy slush. I confirmed with the dealer that the hub assembly's awd sensor can get covered up with mud or slush and the awd system will disable. Any awd system that gets disabled by slush is ludicrously designed, and borderline negligent with regards to safety.…

Power train · Oct 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

I started getting "service traction control system" warning message and light with "service abs system" warning message and light and "service stability system". All are always at the same time. Shutting off the engine and restarting (per owners manual) temporarily causes the lights and messages to turn off, but they…

Service brakes · Oct 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn relay. The contact stated that the driver's side door repeatedly opens and closes. She has taken the vehicle to the dealer more than four times within two months to have the door repaired. The dealer has seen many of the same vehicles with identical failures. They are experiencing…

Structure · Jul 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

2006 saturn van is designed with the characteristic of running out of fuel when operating on an incline (nose up or nose down), with a 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. After this occurred the 2nd time i complained to the dealership and asked them to repair. They stated they were aware of the characteristic and that it…

Fuel system · Apr 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.