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2008 Saturn Outlook steering problems

45 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 83,000.

owner complaints
45
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
83,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Saturn Outlook steering problems in other years

2007200820092010

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Saturn Outlook steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Saturn Outlook owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 21, 2021 · Steering · 138,000 miles · ID

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 diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed May 22, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · TX

While driving. Lost power, steering locked up. Discontented and reconnected the battery. Problem cleared.

Filed Jul 6, 2020 · Steering · 147,930 miles · WA

Loss of power steering at low speed. Driving in out of driveway and in parking lots.

Filed Jul 6, 2020 · Steering · WA

Loss of power steering at low speed. Parking lot no power steering.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · TX

Power steering randomly goes out and returns causing jerky lurching turns couple years now since reaching over 100k mileage, have 173k miles currently. Is now leaking fluid. Pcv valve replaced twice, not recalled but mechanics have said it's common for my vehicle, causes hesitation while idling like it's trying to stall out. Have had to put foot on brake and rev gas at stoplights. Airbag light has been on for years, passenger side doesn't detect. Although recall, dealership wants to charge diagnostic fees even when I had done for free at local parts store and gave them code, they say have to do their own. Passenger window does not roll down, but does roll up, with driver's side controls, does work with passenger side controls. Sometimes driver's side window sticks too either up/down have to bang on door for it to engage. Speakers haven't worked properly in years either.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Steering · 98,500 miles · IL

My 2008 saturn outlook has under 100k miles and when I am at very slow speeds, trying to turn the wheel it loses all power steering and makes it almost impossible to turn the wheel. I cannot parallel park due to this issue nor can I do anything where I may have to make a sharp turn. This is an issue and needs to be recognized by gm

Filed Feb 14, 2018 · Steering · 90,000 miles · MI

Power steering intermittently fails while turning left or right at low speeds. When it fails it becomes very difficult to turn the steering wheel, requiring significant force to complete the turn. This becomes very dangerous and a major safety issue. Repairs shops have not been able to diagnose the issue since it happens intermittently. Issue began to occur with less than 100k mikes.

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · NY

I have had several issues since day one transmission replaced at 40k miles they only rebuilt so have had issues ever since still having issues ever since major electrical dashboard goes dark when driving flashes after it rains I loose power steering when driving for literally a minute sunroof leaks through airbags service has been checking for over 3 years now other issues I had prior to your extended warranties however no im over the 120k mile limit this vehicle has continual dangerous issues and now that you no longer manufacturer I feel gmac doesn't care and the cost to fix when repais are needed are outrageous I am now at 200k miles however this all started from the beginning through warranty and with the bulk once warranty expired this is a dangerous vehicle the steering and electrical alone

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Steering · 130,000 miles · SC

Took vehicle to dealership and was informed that there was an oil leak around the timing belt cover and that the gaskets needed to be replaced. Dealership was going to charge me over $2,000 to fix the oil leak when the part only cost around $100. Have to replace the oil that is lost about 2 quarts a month.

Filed Nov 25, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 136,000 miles · SC

During transit on interstate the engine stop providing power to the transmission and RPM decreased to 1,000 while decelerating the vehicle from 70mph to 45mph making it difficult to change lanes to pull off the road almost resulting in a fatal motor vehicle accident. After about 30-45 seconds the engin reengaged. 30 minutes later the vehicles system alerted that the transmission is overheating and recommended that we place the vehicle in nutral. This is the second time this has happened.

Questions about the 2008 Saturn Outlook steering

Does the 2008 Saturn Outlook have steering problems?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Saturn Outlook steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 83,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Saturn Outlook steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Saturn Outlook have bad steering?

The Saturn Outlook model years with the most steering complaints are 2007 (60 complaints), 2008 (45 complaints) and 2009 (42 complaints).

Other 2008 Saturn Outlook problems

Lights 247Electrical 164Transmission 127Airbags 97Engine 52Body 46Visibility 36Driver assistance 21Acceleration 13Brakes 12Fuel system 8Seats 7Seat belts 6Suspension 3Tires 1Wheels 1

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