2007 Saturn Outlook Steering Problems
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering pump” (32% of reports).
- 60steering complaints
- 59,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 14%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.
- Steering pump: mentioned in 19 of 60 complaints (32%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 6 of 60 complaints (10%)
- Through puddle: mentioned in 5 of 60 complaints (8%)
- Make turn: mentioned in 5 of 60 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2007 Saturn Outlook at $950, and half of them between $760 and $1,500.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2017), 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 steering problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 60 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Saturn Outlook steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Outlook | 7 | 44% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Outlook | 42 | 22% | 76,500 |
| 2008 Outlook | 45 | 7% | 83,000 |
| 2007 Outlook | 60 | 12% | 59,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering 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.
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 was driving on the highway. I drove into some water on the road and lost steering. The wheel became very very hard to steer. Then it happened a few more time on the highway. Tonight, driving home in the rain and went threw a puddle of water on the road. Lost steering ability and had to stop the…
While driving vehicle, the vehicle steering wheel started to lock or stalling while taking a turn. Initially this was a rarely occurrence. So i went to an auto shop to make sure that steering fluid is at its proper levels; it was. Then a week later, the steering started to lock frequently while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Saturn Outlooks have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about steering for the 2007 Saturn Outlook (12% 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
Owners report a typical cost of $950 (half paid between $760 and $1,500), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
The most frequent phrase is “steering pump”, in 19 of 60 complaints, followed by “wheel became” (6).
Other 2007 Saturn Outlook problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (154)
- Power Train problems (128)
- Electrical System problems (115)
- Air Bags problems (88)
See all 2007 Saturn Outlook problems or steering problems across all Outlook years.