Saturn Outlook Steering Problems
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Saturn Outlook across 4 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (60). The words owners use most often: “steering pump” (25% of reports).
- 154steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 12%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 38 of 154 complaints (25%)
- Turn wheel: mentioned in 11 of 154 complaints (7%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 10 of 154 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Saturn Outlook at $1,950, and half of them between $1,350 and $2,550.
Based on 21 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 124 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 154 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 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 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 bought this 2009 Saturn Outlook yesterday from a used dealership they said there was nothing wrong with the car well I live over 100 miles away from where I bough it and about halfway home itâs it was dark outside I was driving on the highway going up a hill the motor was acting like it wanted…
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over however, the steering functionality did not return. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
While driving. Lost power, steering locked up. Discontented and reconnected the battery. Problem cleared.
Loss of power steering at low speed. Driving in out of driveway and in parking lots.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Saturn Outlooks have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 154 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Saturn Outlook?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,950 (half paid between $1,350 and $2,550), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Saturn Outlook?
The most frequent phrase is “steering pump”, in 38 of 154 complaints, followed by “turn wheel” (11).
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