2005 Saturn Relay Review
Price Estimate:Â $1,172 - $1,862





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near Cary, NC
3 listings
- 148,911 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- First Avenue Autos (709 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Rear Bench Seats
- Rear Entertainment S...
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Located in Rockford, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GZDV23L55D185651
Stock: PN0018
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-02-2024- Not Priced
- 187,252 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- American Federal Auto (205 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
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Located in Summerville, SC
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GZDV23L45D191666
Stock: 7059
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-08-2025
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 $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Carolina.
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina
$185/mo  for Relay 2
Relay 2
vs
$186/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
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Saturn Relay Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(46%)
4(21%)
3(16%)
2(13%)
1(4%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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3 out of 5 starssaturn 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. … But I will never buy another GM vehicle again, we were sold a lemon of a vehicle and GM just tells us too bad. Hopefully not everyone is having the same problems we are. But I would not recommend buying this vehicle to anyone. The dvd screen is way too small for the kids to see it good from in back.
2005 Saturn Relay 3, 250k miles, never been towed!
5 out of 5 starsCEW 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 … luxury liner.
Everything is working order, the Chevy dealer could not believe the mileage on her at last oil change, a/c charge up, full detail looked brand new. I hope she runs forever!
Great Minivan
4.25 out of 5 starsdph414, 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
4 out of 5 starsfranmorr1966, 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.
2005 Relay Highlights
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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $23,770 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $185/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 32.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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 RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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