Sell your 2005 Saturn Relay for cash

The 2005 Saturn Relay is a minivan that came with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Saturn Relay at a glance

Body style	Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
Engines	3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions	Automatic 4-spd
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy	15–16 city / 21–23 highway / 17–18 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$3,700–$3,950 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	494–523 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)	4,342–4,390 lb
Versions tested by EPA	2 configurations: Relay FWD, Relay AWD
Age	21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 Relay's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2005 Relay weighed 4,342–4,390 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Relay. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 80,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2005 Saturn Relay recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2005 Saturn Relay. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Parking BrakeJun 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V287000

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed…

Risk: When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a cra

SeatsFeb 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V061000

On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.

Risk: If the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.

Common 2005 Relay problems

Owners have filed 91 complaints about the 2005 Saturn Relay with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 1 injury.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

Electrical System20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14
Service Brakes9
Exterior Lighting6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Structure6

Typical mileage when problems were reported

Electrical System80,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic42,000 mi
Service Brakes90,000 mi
Exterior Lighting21,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15,000 mi
Structure30,000 mi

2005 Saturn Relay service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 547 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Saturn Relay. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

Equipment70
Equipment68
Electrical System51
Engine and Engine Cooling35
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility24
Equipment23

Recent bulletins

Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2026 · PIT3532C
This PI directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2005 Saturn Relay.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesEA07019 · opened Dec 2007, closed Feb 2009

Power sliding door

Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems a

Latches/Locks/LinkagesPE07044 · opened Aug 2007, closed Dec 2007

Power sliding door opening

Odi has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 general motors minivans (chevrolet uplander/venture, pontiac montana sv6/montana, buick terraza, and Saturn Relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and lat

Electrical SystemPE05063 · opened Nov 2005, closed Mar 2006

Electrical harness damage

The office of defects investigation opened this investigation on november 29, 2005, based on one consumer report to odi and a technical service bulletin issued by general motors.the bulletin, no. 1613174, issued on february 21, 2005, states in part, some customers may report a stall and/or no crank, no start condition

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Selling a 2005 Relay: questions

How much is a 2005 Saturn Relay worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 Relay that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 Relays that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2005 Relay with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Saturn Relay; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 Relay?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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