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Saturn Outlook problems by year

Owners have filed 1,352 complaints about the Saturn Outlook since 2007, and 10 recalls have been issued. The 2008 model year has 633 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
1,352
Recalls
10
Worst year
2008
Model years
2007-2010

Saturn Outlook years to avoid

No model year of the Saturn Outlook stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Saturn Outlook years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Saturn Outlook complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2007200820092010

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Saturn Outlook problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    482
  • Electrical
    328
  • Transmission
    274
  • Airbags
    192
  • Steering
    154
  • Engine
    105
  • Body
    89
  • Visibility
    59
  • Driver assistance
    45
  • Acceleration
    35
  • Brakes
    23
  • Fuel system
    20

Most reported problems on the Saturn Outlook

Headlights 500Check engine light 90Airbag light 77Transmission failure 66Water leak 65Loss of power 55Won't shift 53Power steering loss 50Jerking 36Slipping 34Stalling 32

Saturn Outlook problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20109316Steering79,24340
200982192Lights53,00075
200864633Lights60,00056
200772511Lights70,00055

Recalls 10

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Questions about the Saturn Outlook

What years of the Saturn Outlook should you avoid?

No single model year of the Saturn Outlook has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Saturn Outlook?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Saturn Outlook?

Lights, with 482 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (328) and transmission (274).

How many recalls does the Saturn Outlook have?

10 recalls between 2007 and 2010. The 2009 model year has the most, with 7.

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