Saturn Outlook problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Saturn Outlook (2007–2010). The 2008 Outlook has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
48
Recalls
5
Model years
4
Worst year
2008

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Saturn Outlook model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Saturn Outlook years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2008 Saturn Outlook — 26 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2009 Saturn Outlook — 11 complaints; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (0 complaints).

Every Saturn Outlook model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2010 Outlook00004—
2009 Outlook110005Engine
2008 Outlook260003Electrical System
2007 Outlook110012Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Most common Saturn Outlook problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Airbags
    10 complaints
  • Lighting
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    7 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Saturn Outlook received by NHTSA each month.

Saturn Outlook recalls

  • Recall 15V415000Jun 30, 2015691,144 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V266000May 20, 20141,339,355 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

  • Recall 14V118000Mar 17, 20141,176,407 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

  • Recall 10V375000Aug 12, 2010207,210 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  • Recall 10V240000Jun 4, 20101,365,070 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

Other Saturn models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology