2007 Saturn Outlook Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,589 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (44% of reports).
- 88air bags complaints
- 80,589median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 39 of 88 complaints (44%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 23 of 88 complaints (26%)
- Airbag off: mentioned in 5 of 88 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2007 Saturn Outlook at $1,350, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,500.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 88 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Saturn Outlook air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Outlook | 7 | 4% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Outlook | 97 | 15% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Outlook | 88 | 17% | 80,589 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm), which controls the function of front air bags, may not operate properly. As a result, the front air bags may fail to deploy in a frontal crash. Also, the air bag warning lamp on the instrument panel may fail to provide warning that the system is inoperative.
Risk: In the event of a crash, this condition could increase the risk of injury to occupants in the front seat.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the sdm computer module. This recall began on february 22, 2007. Owners may contact gmc at 1-866-966-9463 or saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the air bag, the traction control, and the electronic stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after opening the liftgate with the power liftgate button, the liftgate unexpectedly lowered, and struck…
After i turn on my headlights they will be fine for a bit and then one will go out and sometimes the other will follow suit. It can be either if them. Sometimes i can turn the lights on and then off and it will come back on. *tr
Hi! I recently bought a car from a dealership called epb auto. The car i purchased was describes as having no recalls nor other problems besides the abs light (which i was informed by the dealer would go off with new tires) on and a check engine light. The dealer specified that the check engine was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Saturn Outlooks have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints about air bags for the 2007 Saturn Outlook (17% of the 511 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Saturn Outlook air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,589 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,500), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 39 of 88 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (23).
Other 2007 Saturn Outlook problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (154)
- Power Train problems (128)
- Electrical System problems (115)
- Steering problems (60)
See all 2007 Saturn Outlook problems or air bags problems across all Outlook years.