2008 outlook had a burned out low beam on the driver side at 31,750 miles. Dealer confirmed that the wiring harness was melted causing the failure and need replacing. Gm needs to recall both wiring harnesses as I am sure the next one will go and it will be past the warranty. This is clearly a safety defect having a lights wiring harness melt. Apparently, this is a common problem with '08 outlooks. Please issue a recall!
2008 Saturn Outlook lights complaints
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Driver side low beam headlight is not working even after light bulb was changed. Taken in to dealer and told that the left front wiring harness is melted.
Saturn outlook 2008 drivers side low beam headlight went out , was changed then went out again within a week. At dealer for washer fluid recall and learned our wiring harness is melted is very costly to fix and is a fire and safety hazard.
1a. The headlights on our 2008 saturn outlook started malfunctioning when on auto in july 2010. 1b. Our transmission doesn't properly engage, either. 2a. Our headlights went completely out on the left side, even when on manual, last friday evening. They had been working earlier in manual, so we were unaware until pulled over by an mp and cited. We were unable to drive our outlook at night. Saturn finally agreed to fix the wiring harness on wednesday, but they will not fix the new bulb that shorted out due to the wiring problem. It caused us to not be able to safely or legally drive at night. 2b. The transmission often does not engage, especially when we are stopped and then try to cross traffic to turn left. This has caused several near misses and one minor accident for us. It usually occurs when we are stopped and needing to speed up to merge or cross traffic. 3a. Currently, saturn is replacing the wiring harness but not the light burned out because of the wiring problem, stating this is a maintenance issue. They are also addressing leaks in the water and fuel pumps. 3b. Unless the transmission problem is fixed by the leaks repair, they have not done anything to correct the transmission problem.
Headlight drivers side failure , light will work at times then go out believe this is a wiring failure as the bulb is good.
2008 saturn outlook xr with 40,000 miles. Recently my passenger head light went out. I replaced the bulb but it went out again after about 1 week. After researching online and reading all of the issues outlook owners are having, I realized its not a bulb issue but rather a faulty wire harness that is melting. Please issue a recall so all outlook owners can get this repaired and eliminate the risk of fire.
My 2008 saturn outlook has had problems with the headlights. I had two headlights malfunction at the same time. I went to replace the bulbs and one of lights started to work without replacement. The second bulb had a burn mark and the connector on the wiring harness was melted. I plugged the bulb back it and it work, though a bit dimmer. This is the 3rd or 4th time I've had problems with the headlights. I had thought they replaced the wiring harness before under warranty. I'm assuming they will be doing the same since the bulbs still work and the connector is melted on the one harness.
The right front headlight went out, replaced the bulb and realized the connector was melted. Two weeks later the left front bulb went out, brought it to the dealership and the connecter was melted. So both sides had electrical melting. Cost to repair is $352.
I have a 2008 saturn outlook and the right low beam went out and I found that the connector had melted. The very next day in the evening the left low beam went out and I was without low beam lights. I had both wiring harnesses replaced at a cost of almost $400 on 8/27/10 I hope this fixes my problem. Major safety issue in my opinion. I had to drive with high beams and that was not good for other drivers and they were angry with me. Needs recall.
Headlight harness wiring burning out from overheating. Insufficient strength in the wiring. Numerous complaints with the other saturn owners.
2008 saturn outlook xr awd. The driver's side low beam headlight went out so I went to replace it just to find that the entire headlight wiring harness was melted. This is an extreme fire hazard. This issue is extremely common as for saturn outlooks/gmc acadias and has not been recalled yet.
I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook xr in july 2010. Within one month of purchasing the low-beam passenger headlight went out. I had the bulb replaced and it burnt out again. I now find out that it is a bad wiring harness and it has melted and must be replaced with new one. Gm should issue a recall as I have read this is a widespread problem among the 08 outlook. Thanks
2008 saturn outlook headlight went out due to a wiring harness melting. Dealer says not covered by warranty. This is a faulty part and there should be a recall!!!!
1)passenger side head light does not work. All gm and saturn forum web sites talk about this same problem melted wiring harness. From 5,000 miles and up it does not matter. 2)melted wiring harness. This may be a fire hazard. 3)remove front facia bumper cover, and remove headlight,replace wiring harness.
2008 saturn outlook 45k miles- driver side low beam light wiring harness melted into the bulb socket and will need to be replaced. Estimated cost $400.
Passenger side headlight went out. Upon inspection, discovered the wiring harness had melted.
I have a 2008 saturn outlook xr fwd and I have had the headlights replaced 4 times on the passenger side and 3 times on the drivers side. The last two passenger side lights worked long enough to get it out of the shop and to my house five miles away and then they were out again. The high beams do still work, just not the low beams. There is an obvious issue here and there are hundreds of complaints with the exact same issue. Please help.
2008 saturn outlook headlight wiring harness failure. At 35,000 miles the driver side headlight wiring harness has melted from overheating with the oem stock bulb attached. Upon inspection the wire and housing are deformed and failing. I replaced the bulb to rule out the possibility of a simple bulb burn out. Now the entire wiring harness assembly will have to be replaced just as the bumper to bumper warranty is set to expire. Also a quick search on google for gm saturn headlight harness points to several complaints of the exact issue. So this is not an isolated case, just cheap wiring.
I have 2008 saturn outlook. The headlight on driver went out. Upon examining I found the wiring harness was melted. Luckily it was under warranty. But if I have to pay it out of my pocket its around $600.
2008 saturn outlook headlight failure. Lights went out during night driving. Does not work. Costly repair of $500+ .
2008 saturn outlook headlight socket melting / burnt. One would have to assume that the 22 gauge wire used for the low bean headlight circuit is inadequate. The first low beam light lasted 45k miles, I have now replace the same low beam 3 times in the last 4 weeks. After closure inspection, this is a wiring / circuit issue as the headlamp socket is becoming so hot it is melting and slightly burnt. It is a matter of time before a fire occurs in a saturn outlook vehicle.
2008 saturn outlook head light on passanger side does not work. The wire is melted off the plug- 45000 miles on vehicle.
Saturn outlook headlamp harness defective, 2nd replacement in 90 days.
Drivers side headlight keeps burning out. Had bulb replaced twice but then realized it has bad wiring. The wires leading into the bulb are bad and melting the plastic around them and causing burn marks.
I own a 2008 saturn outlook. The headlights, low beam, have been going out for no reason. I thought the bulbs burnt out, but when I went to replace them, they came back on. I simply moved the wire harness and they turned back on. On one occasion the headlamps went out as we were driving at night. This issue is extremely dangerous, and it appears to be happening to other saturn outlook owners as well. I feel a recall is needed!!!!!!!
The passenger headlamp went out on my 2008 saturn outlook. I brought it to saturn/mitsubishi dealership and they wanted to charge me $650.00 dollars to replace the lamp and a wire harness that connects to the bulb. According to the service guy the wire harness is most likely responsible for the bulb burning out. The bulb itself was $285.00......for a headlamp bulb!!!!!!!!!!! I have read numerous complaints about this issue on line and I am wondering what can be done to remedy this astronomical price for repair and bulb.
The drivers side low beam headlamp stopped working and the harness appears to be melting due to overheating.
Own a 2008 outlook. Passenger side lowbeam headlight keeps going on and off while driving. Took it in and was told it was a wiring harness. Dealer wanted $400 to replace because 1000 miles over warranty.
I own a 2008 saturn outlook, which I purchased new in august of 2007. In february of 2010, I noticed my right low-beam headlight/daytime running light was out. I contacted my local saturn service center and was told that there had been "some problems with the wiring harness" and I should bring it in for a replacement harness, since it was still under warranty, which I did. In april 2010, the left low beam headlight/daytime running light went out. I again contacted saturn and asked if, assuming this was the same problem, it would be covered by warranty, since they had already acknowledged that a problem existed with this harness (the vehicle was about 2,000 miles over warranty by this time). I was told that, since there had been no recall, it would not be a warranty item, and that I would have to pay for the repairs myself. Since the saturn dealer is about 50 miles away, and it was not going to be covered by warranty, I opted to have it repaired at a shop much closer to home. After determining that the bulb was functional, they ordered a new wiring harness, and installed it in less than an hour (to the tune of $171.44). I asked to see the old harness, and upon inspection, I observed that the housing around one of the connection points was clearly burnt and melted. I have heard of numerous other reports of this failure, much like the recalled wiring harness for the heated windshield wipers. This harness defect clearly is a safety issue and should be recalled.
1. At 38000 miles my 2008 saturn outlook lost one of the low beam head lights. It has gone completely out. 2. It is a constant failure 3. I replaced the low beam bulb, but when I finally got the old bulb exposed, I noticed that the socket was all melted and had a very thin gauge wire connecting it to the vehicles power.
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