Saturn Outlook Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Saturn Outlook across 3 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (97). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (48% of reports).
- 192air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%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 93 of 192 complaints (48%)
- Passenger presence: mentioned in 19 of 192 complaints (10%)
- Service airbag: mentioned in 14 of 192 complaints (7%)
- Sitting seat: mentioned in 10 of 192 complaints (5%)
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 Saturn Outlook at $1,250, and half of them between $1,100 and $1,650.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2019), 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 137 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 192 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 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 (2)
Air bags:side/window
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2007
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…
Over this summer I went to start my truck and all the airbags pop out expect for the steering wheel air bag and dashboard air bag
airbag sensor on passenger seat stays off even when passenger is in seat. I have read many complaints from same vehicle since they were new. Also has electrical issues intermittently possibly from water leaking thru sunroof
Unknown
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
Frequently asked questions
Do all Saturn Outlooks have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 192 owner complaints about air bags for the Saturn Outlook. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Saturn Outlook air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Saturn Outlook?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $1,100 and $1,650), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Saturn Outlook?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 93 of 192 complaints, followed by “passenger presence” (19).
Other Saturn Outlook problems
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- Electrical System problems (328)
- Power Train problems (274)
- Steering problems (154)
See all Saturn Outlook problems.