2008 Saturn Outlook Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 39% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “wiring harness” (39% of reports).
- 247exterior lighting complaints
- 45,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $660typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%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.
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 96 of 247 complaints (39%)
- Low beam: mentioned in 86 of 247 complaints (35%)
- Headlight went: mentioned in 32 of 247 complaints (13%)
- Drivers side: mentioned in 28 of 247 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2008 Saturn Outlook at $660, and half of them between $440 and $890.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2011), 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 exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 215 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 247 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 13 a fire.
Saturn Outlook exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Outlook | 6 | 38% | 62,500 |
| 2009 Outlook | 75 | 39% | 39,000 |
| 2008 Outlook | 247 | 39% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Outlook | 154 | 30% | 60,400 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the 2008 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.
My low beam headlight started to intermittently go out for a while. Then it went out completely. I go to replace the bulb only to find that the bulb wasnât the actual issue. The harness, wires, and socket to the bulb were blackened, burnt and melted. So now it all needs to be replaced. Iâve…
When it rains water is leaking into the vehicle & throughout the 2 years i've owned it the rain has leaked in multiple locations despite having it fixed & causes the wiring, lighting & detrimental/safety sensors & electrical parts to be damaged. I became especially worried when i learned a friend…
Water started dripping down into the glovebox, every time it rains it gets soaking wet and there's some problems with the electrical panel. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Saturn Outlooks have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 247 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2008 Saturn Outlook (39% of the 633 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 2008 Saturn Outlook exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2008 Saturn Outlook?
Owners report a typical cost of $660 (half paid between $440 and $890), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2008 Saturn Outlook?
The most frequent phrase is “wiring harness”, in 96 of 247 complaints, followed by “low beam” (86).
Other 2008 Saturn Outlook problems
- Electrical System problems (164)
- Power Train problems (127)
- Air Bags problems (97)
See all 2008 Saturn Outlook problems or exterior lighting problems across all Outlook years.