2005 Saturn Relay Review

Name: 2005 Saturn Relay Review
Brand: Saturn
Price: 1293 USD
Rating: 3.9 (83 reviews)

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2005

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Smooth ride and handling, lots of nifty interior storage spaces, innovative multimedia storage system, available all-wheel drive.

Cons

Engine power and refinement not up to class leaders, no side curtain airbags.

What’s new

The Relay is an all-new "crossover sport van." Think of it as a minivan with an SUV-like front end.

Edmunds says

Though the Relay features a slick interior and distinctive styling, it doesn't have the on-road finesse of its minivan competitors.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Saturn Relay 2 Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$228/mo

$224/mo

Avg. Midsize Minivan

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Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Saturn Relay.

5 (46%)

4 (22%)

3 (16%)

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1 (3%)

3.9

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unhappy owner

saturn owner, 12/03/2010

2005 Saturn Relay 2 Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

We have 2 powered doors and have had nothing but problems with them. They have opened while driving 75mph down the highway and GM is refusing to fix them even though we have a 16 page detailed service report of these on going problems. Put the doors aside and the other issues we have had with this very expensive vehicle and it is a great ride. It is a very comfortable and smooth ride. …

2005 Saturn Relay 3, 250k miles, never been towed!

CEW CO, 10/10/2015

2005 Saturn Relay 3 AWD 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Original owner, 250k miles Still runs great and looks great! Love this van! Never been to shop.for repairs except brakes and tires. I wish I could buy more Saturns! I owned other new Saturns Vue 2001, Vue 2006 and Ion Redline 2004 and Ion 2006. They made a great product, that still look good on the road today. All my Saturn's were great cars but the Relay 3 is my favorite little …

Great Minivan

dph414, 10/22/2010

2005 Saturn Relay 3 AWD 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Great Minivan. Almost no problems. Fun to drive, easy to drive. Have problems occasionally with the power sliding doors, and the rear windshield wiper also stopped working. Makes a "Groaning" sound when making sharp or tight turns.

It's Been Good to Me

franmorr1966, 12/26/2010

2005 Saturn Relay 3 Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

This car has been reliable and comfortable. I have nearly 82,000 miles on this car and other than replacing the rear wiper motor (after warranty), the car has only needed normal wear and tear service.

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2005 Relay Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,770
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$228/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	32.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Relay include:

Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

2005 Saturn Relay Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Saturn Relay 2 Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Saturn Relay 2 Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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unhappy owner

2005 Saturn Relay 3, 250k miles, never been towed!

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It's Been Good to Me

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Saturn Relay 2 Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}