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2009 Saturn Outlook repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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2009 Saturn Outlook suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

15000 mi Steering knocking sound when moved right to left on start up in morning when temperature is below 55 degrees or less. Goes away after being driven for a mile or so 
52000 mi

US $115
Complete steering rack was replaced under my purchased entended bumper to bumper warranty. I had a deductible of $100.00 plus I paid for a routine oil and filter change of $14.97 (I supply the Pennzoil Platinum oil). 
60000 mi

US $300
Power Steering pump failed Friday evening 8 Mar. Power steering pump is being replaced. 
138000 mi

US $350
Front Shocks/Struts 
13000 mi Clunk in steering and accelerator while turning wheel left and right. Dealer claims problem in rack, but no fix available. 
17000 mi Clunk in steering. Can feel in steering wheel and accelerator while turning wheel left and right. There is a TSB #10-02-32-001: Clunk or Knock Noise When Turning (Replace Steering Gear Bushing) - (Apr 14, 2010) But dealer replaced entire rack due to a... 
18000 mi Clunk in steering. Can feel in steering wheel and accelerator while turning wheel left and right. Dealer replaced part of steering column. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

115000 mi

US $1250
Replaced steering rack 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

115000 mi Power steering intermittently would stop working when vehicle reached 2,000 RPM and turning was being done. Took truck to dealership for TSB on the Power Steering intermittently working. They replaced the power steering pump and steering gear housing and flushed the system. Truck now drives like new with no lingering power steering issues. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12400 mi Noticed rasping noise and increased effort when turning steering wheel. Dealer repaired leak at power steering fluid cooler. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook Suspension Problems

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