Saturn Outlook Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,352 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Saturn Outlook, across 4 model years (2007–2010). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (633). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Saturn Outlook years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Outlook year: 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Outlook: 633 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Outlook: 511 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2009 Outlook: 192 complaints, 7 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Saturn Outlook problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 482 | 4 | 3 |
| Electrical System problems | 328 | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train problems | 274 | 3 | 4 |
| Air Bags problems | 192 | 3 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 154 | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 89 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Saturn Outlook problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2009: exterior lighting (75)
- 2008: exterior lighting (247) · electrical system (164) · power train (127) · air bags (97)
- 2007: exterior lighting (154) · power train (128) · electrical system (115) · air bags (88) · steering (60)
All Saturn Outlook model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Outlook | 16 | 4 | — | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Outlook | 192 | 7 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Outlook | 633 | 5 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Outlook | 511 | 5 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn Outlook years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (511), 2008 (633) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Outlook year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Saturn Outlook?
Exterior Lighting, with 482 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Saturn Outlook have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.