2007 Saturn Outlook Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “wave plate” (28% of reports).
- 128power train complaints
- 78,900median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $5,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%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.
- Wave plate: mentioned in 36 of 128 complaints (28%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 13 of 128 complaints (10%)
- 2ND gear: mentioned in 7 of 128 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2007 Saturn Outlook at $5,600, and half of them between $3,950 and $5,700.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2020), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 114 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 128 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Saturn Outlook power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Outlook | 19 | 10% | 78,700 |
| 2008 Outlook | 127 | 20% | 79,796 |
| 2007 Outlook | 128 | 25% | 78,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2007 Saturn Outlook. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have a wire that burned-out and it controls my windows, sunroof,my ac controls, and then also my transmission is shutering
While driving, the car will automatically shift into 1st gear. Steering will then be disabled to the point of crash. Transmission/computer issue. Major issue with Saturn Outlooks.
I just purchased this vehicle & on my way home with it the check engine light came on. I hooked up the diagnostic code scanner on the car and it threw several different codes PO700, PO752, PO420. There are specific transmission issues with this particular year, make, and model. My car has the exact…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Saturn Outlooks have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 128 owner complaints about power train for the 2007 Saturn Outlook (25% 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,600 (half paid between $3,950 and $5,700), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
The most frequent phrase is “wave plate”, in 36 of 128 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (13).
Other 2007 Saturn Outlook problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (154)
- Electrical System problems (115)
- Air Bags problems (88)
- Steering problems (60)
See all 2007 Saturn Outlook problems or power train problems across all Outlook years.