NHTSA Data Explorer

Saturn Outlook

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,352

Active records

Recalls

10

Active records

TSBs

1,398

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

21

Crashes

16

Fires

32

Top reported issues — Saturn Outlook

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Condition issue

515

Thermal issue

339

Operating state

337

Lighting behavior

336

Reporting mechanism

271

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

230

Safety restraint issue

229

Fluid issue

182

Performance issue

149

Electrical issue

129

Steering behavior

121

Noise

86

Engine behavior

66

Driver assistance issue

55

Vibration/harshness

51

Access/entry issue

35

Powering on/off behavior

27

Starting behavior

24

Safety restraint behavior

22

Smell

21

HVAC behavior

20

Infotainment behavior

19

Recent change

17

Wiper/washer behavior

13

Braking behavior

7

Ride/handling behavior

5

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Jul 3, 2025


Passenger headlight dim. Grand Street Batteey and Electric replaced bulb and states voltage to connector is good.the vehicle is available for inspection. Headlight is not bright enough to utilize at night as it should be for owner or traffic. No warning lamps light up on instrument panel.

2007 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Nov 7, 2024


1 injured

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the air bag, the traction control, and the electronic stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after opening the liftgate with the power liftgate button, the liftgate unexpectedly lowered, and struck her on the head. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The contact had head pain, but medical assistance was not required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent…

2008 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Oct 30, 2024


Transmission is failing. Reverse is slipping. Low torque trying back up inclines. Known problem with 2008 Acadia, Enclave, Traverse & Outlook per transmission shop who test drove and scanned. No code via dashboard, but scan tools and professional diagnostics verify failure. Techem has been replaced in February 2019, by GM service @ owners expense when forward drive failed.

2009 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Oct 7, 2024


The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that…

2007 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Jan 20, 2024


When it's cold I get frost inside my vehicle I replaced my windshield because I thought air was getting inside to cause the frost but after getting it replaced same issue water is leaking in and causing moisture and causing my vehicle not wanting to start because it's doing something to the battery

2009 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Dec 23, 2023


I was driving and my car started to lurch and went into reduced power mode. I quickly pulled over and turned off the engine. It was towed into the shop, and we found that the timing chain had broken. We had just had our engine mounts replaced and the oil changed. The vehicle has been well maintained. I have seen the issue with the timing chain failure is a common problem in Saturns/GM from internet research. It looks like there was a service bulletin to bring the car in if Service light comes…

2008 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Nov 14, 2023


Over this summer I went to start my truck and all the airbags pop out expect for the steering wheel air bag and dashboard air bag

2008 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Oct 3, 2023


This has been a big problem for all Saturn owners. The transmissions are always going out in them. This transmission is starting to slip. I’m surprised there is no recalls. Very disappointed.

2007 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Jul 8, 2023


I HAVE A WIRE THAT BURNED-OUT AND IT CONTROLS MY WINDOWS, SUNROOF,MY AC CONTROLS, AND THEN ALSO MY TRANSMISSION IS SHUTERING

2009 SATURN OUTLOOK

Filed Mar 6, 2023


UNKNOWN We have only had this vehicle for approximately 4 months and have had soon many issues but the electrical system has been a problem non stop

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.