After the vehicle sat in rain (sun roof closed of course), water was noticed running down the a pillar and out the sunvisor brackets and pooling on the floor. Upon inspection, it was noticed that water is building up in the sunroof bracket/frame and overflowing into the vehicle. It's likely the sunroof drain channels are clogged.
2008 Saturn Outlook visibility complaints
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2008 saturn outlook xr. Has been in the shop seven times over three years for water leak. Have had sunroof serviced multiple times, leaking body seam along firewall supposedly repaired, electrical short circuit repaired due to water, front carpets replaced. The carpets are still wet and the vehicle is still leaking.
Plastic t connectors for washer fluid nozzles have broken off leaving them to spray washer fluid over the entire engine compartment. Wiper arms have inadequate pressure to create a clean wiping pattern with any brand of windshield wipers. These two problems combine to create a serious visual impairment especially in misting or wet pavement scenarios.
Sunroof defect - have owned vehicle since oct. 2010. Nov. 2013 was our first sunroof leak, thinking it was a windshield issue. Had that checked out (and, of course, charged for a sealing by abra auto body), but a few weeks later, dealership ran thru garage car wash and had the same problem of leaking thru sunroof, passenger front side! There was definitely some whooshing-water like sounds before the first few times the leak happened. The dealership claims to have cleaned "debris" out of the tubing mechanism. Five months later, the leak is back. Not having used the sunroof for most of that time due to winter, of course. First repair which the dealership said they did not repair, but rather fixed, was to clean out gutter/tubing. Now, may 2014 the same issue and again, they cleaned out tubing and put some silicone on the rubber gasket area. We refused to pay for labor this time ($90) for the same defective problem when the sunroof hadn't been used. The manager reluctantly agreed. In addition, the manager quizzed us whether the vehicle sat inside (99% inside garage) or outside. This should not matter. Also, suggested too not to run it thru power car washes. We don't mind now having to check to keep "debris" out of the sunroof track, but have never had this issue with any of our other older and newer vehicles with sunroofs. We have already sunk a lot of money into this vehicle unfortunately and don't feel we should have to yet again pay for a defective design by gm when it happens again which it will. I have already submitted an email to saturn ([email protected]), gm ([email protected]) and www.saturnforumoutlook.net. The later is helpful in that you are not alone with your vehicle complaints and battles. In fact, many at this site have been charged well over $500 to replace the defective tubing. Shame on gm!
I purchased a 2008 saturn outlook xr. The dealership swore they could fix the sunroof leak. After 10 weeks and releasing it back to me 4 different times. They have yet to fix the issue. My car is flooded every time it rains.
Driving to a doctor appt and pulled into a parking lot to use my phone. Put car in park, engine on. Sat for 5 min, then put car in drive and engine revved and revved but did not move but a few feet. Put car in park and turned off the car for a few minutes. Upon restart, drove just fine for about 20 miles until check engine light went on. Went immediately to have to code read at a nearby auto zone. Gave 2 codes, one about a transmission problem and the 2nd about a computer self-repair completed. Never had the problem again. Then 3/5/14, at now 71,000 mi or so, while entering the on ramp to the freeway and now in the far left lane, attempted to accelerate, engine revved and car went maybe 25 MPH if that. A large big rig slammed on its brakes and swerved to miss rear-ending us. Car was turned off and turned back on. Same problem-revved very high and would go only 25-35 MPH in drive. Had to get off the freeway! Vehicle overheated and smoking. Towed to mechanic shop and was told it was a miracle that we have been able to drive it as all the gears were stripped and it needed a new transmission. Gm dealership said manufacturer warranty 5yr or 100,000 mi just expired 2/13. $2,500-$3,500 in cost...grrrr! Along with a dual sun/moon roof leak!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the windshield wipers separated while he drove in the rain at unknown speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic who found that the windshield motor linkage bolt separated due to a defective bolt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 08v410000 (visibility). The failure and current mileage was 91,000.
Driving down the highway at 60mph when car slowed down to 10-15mph. Had to place my emergency lights on in order not to get hit by passing vehicles and move to the emergency lane. I had to turn off the car in order for the accelerator to work again. After the first incident the vehicle kept on stalling. Took the vehicle to the dealer and it turns out its the throttle body that's malfunctioning. The warranty I purchased does not cover this type of part, I don't even have a year with this vehicle. In doing my research I find out that there has been an investigation on this vehicle on foresaid problem around the time I purchased the vehicle. The investigation is still opened. Investigation number pe13-003. The ford dealership is charging me close to $700 in order to get this part fixed. They did not provide this information to me I had to look it up my self. They also did not provide me with a renter car I had to purchase one on my own. Its just unfair.
At around 50k my 2008 saturn outlook air conditioning system stopped working. The air conditioner would not blow cold air at all. A local dealership cleaned and sanitized the system and checked for leaks and re-filled with freon. The system worked for a couple of days as far as blowing cold air but not as well as before. I returned the car for them to look at again, they used a new machine to check for leaks and pressure checks, refilled with freon again. This time it worked for a day and has not worked since. After the second time, I was informed it was a compressor issue and it would be at least $1000. This seems extremely early for an air conditioner to go out, it was just out of warranty, of course.
While in a stopped position, I tried to accelerate and my transmission would not go into gear. I was stuck not being able to pull over to get out of traffic, because my car wouldn't go into gear. I put it into park, then back into drive several times, and I finally got it to creep enough in low gear to get it to the side of the road. This could have been a disaster if I were trying to pull out into traffic. The car was in the shop prior due to the transmission slipping. This was not covered and cost me $3000. I am still not sure this corrected the problem and I don't feel safe in this car. This car has been in the shop several times for a front leak at the driver's door from the sunroof, which still leaks with heavy rain. Also, the constant squealing when turning the wheel which no mechanic will acknowledge. Nothing has ever been done to correct this. I assume it is the power steering pump. The car doesn't have good acceleration power compared to any other SUV model. It drags with no pick up.
Purchased pre-owed 2008 outlook in nov of 2009. First sunroof/moonroof leaks noticed in spring of 2010. Drains were "fixed", but continue to have moldy musty smell to vehicle after heavy rains and driver seat feels wet. Other problems encountered with vehicle have been engine continuing to run with key out, air bag light on, power steering pump failure, rear speakers are water damaged, rear AC has always malfunctioned, main AC is now malfunctioning. Not to mention allergies suffered from mold exposure.
I took this vehicle to an automatic car wash. About halfway through, water started pouring into the vehicle through the overhead console and the passenger side a pillar because of a leaking sunroof/moonroof. I understand from research that this is a repeated issue with these vehicles, yet gm will not fix them. Something needs to be done. I paid $20k for this vehicle two months ago and I have made one payment of 72, and now I find out that the vehicle can never get wet or there will be problems.
The sunroof is leaking water. Had to take it to the dealer several times before they say they fixed the problem. I do not believe it is fixed. This issue of leaking sunroofs/ moon roofs has caused numerous problems in the same make/model vehicles and the leaks caused electrical problems, mold etc. In these vehicles. I will not drive my vehicle on days it looks like it might rain for fear it will leak again. As I understand this problem cannot be "fixed" and it is only a matter of time before mine leaks again. My vehicle only has appx 36000 miles on it. I should not be afraid of driving my vehicle. I want my money back.
We noticed that we were getting water in the car coming from the rearview mirror. We were finding water dripping through sunroof and going to the mug box. We noticed electrical problems also: the heating/cooling motor in the front of the car stopped to work and we have to change it. The buttons for rear wiper does not work anymore. The water overflows into the car and after a rainstorm we had 1.5 inches water below driver and passenger seats. I know that there has been several customers that had similar problems with the sunroof drains. It is a poor design that the saturn corp.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the vehicle would lose power and downshift with an abnormal increase in rpms. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer updated the transmission module but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to lose power with a significant loss of fuel mileage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the failure mileage was 50,000. ..updated 07/12/12 *bf the consumer stated the sensor camshaft, cylinder head, battery, windshield wiper motor, air bag wiring harness, power steering rack and gear, front pads and rotors, gaskets for intake manifold, gasket for rear valve cover, right front strut, both strut mounts, engine mounts, left front stabilizer link, headlight harness, timing belt cover seal, exhaust stud, power steering pump, hose and clamp, all had to be replaced. Updated 10/02/12
Vehicle has had 3 major transmission warranty repairs done tone the federal safety agency # 10030729, two engine warranty repairs (water pump, engine seals) and one electrical recalls the federal safety agency # 08v44100 wire harness which is a fire hazard and one windshield wiper/washer linkage 08v410000 which could result in a vehicle crash
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact stated that whenever there was rain, water would leak through the closed sun roof and onto the front driver's side air bag compartment. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the sun roof module and a second unknown part was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Driver side headlight wire harness arcs and causes light to fail. Replacing lightbulb temporarily fixes issue. Light fails and causes loss of light while driving at night. Also, potential fire hazard.
Major sunroof leak. Whenever it rain I have a steady stream of water leaking into the car and creating a puddle of standing water on my passenger floor board. Have been on the phone with hendrick chevrolet and they are admit that I will have to pay the repairs.
The headlights went out while I was driving home in the early evening, reducing my visability and the ability for others to see my vehicle. Fortunately, it wasn't night yet and I was still able to navigate home, however had it been just an hour later it would have been completely dark and siginificantly more unsafe for this incident to have occurred. The wiring harness is a known defect by gm and steps should be taken to remedy it. This can create unsafe road conditions for saturn outlook drivers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact stated that the engine stalled when the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,500 and the current mileage was 41,000. Updated 11/07/11 *bf updated 06/13/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof and causing the electrical system to malfunction. The parking brake signal would sporadically illuminate with a chiming noise. The manufacturer advised the contact that a manufacturer's recall was currently out for the failure but the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The driver's side headlight is not working because the wiring harness is melted. This is the second time I have had this problem on this vehicle.
Fax fwd (fl) co-owners of a 2008 saturn outlook with a defective sunroof, requesting gm reimburse repair cost for gm mfr defect, reply to tallahassee, fl ofc. *tgw the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the expenses incurred to fix a leak in the sunroof. The vehicle starting leaking in june 2008 and the dealer allegedly fixed it. They added extensions to the drain. The consumer believed the vehicle was designed poorly with drains and tubes that were too short. It started leaking again and had to be taken back several months later. Again, the dealer claimed it was fixed again. However, it started leaking again in january 2009. Gm informed the consumer to take it to another dealer, but they would not be responsible for the cost of fixing the defect. It leaked again on feb 12th.
During a snow storm my windshield wipers stopped working. Went to dealership and wiper linkage became detached from motor shaft causing it to become inoperative.
Windshield wipers stopped midcycle wipe and would not move up or down. This has occurred twice now, the first time around april 12th, 2008 and now today (may 7th, 2008). After the first incident the vehicle was taken to the dealership for service, where it was discovered that the locking nut between the wiper motor and the wiper linkage had come loose/off. The incident today caused two near miss accidents while my wife got the vehicle off the road and into a parking lot as we are experiencing extremely heavy rainfall.
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