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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 18 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

34000 mi Had a few things repaired they are as follows: Both front seats had bumpy forward and reverse travel: Dealer replaced Lift-gate would not stay up on it's own: dealer replaced both lift-gate struts  We have had to jump start our Outlook any time it has sat for 3 or more days without driving: dealer load tested and found batter bad - replaced battery. 
3300 mi In dash navigation screen would black out. Dealer ordered upgraded software for the nav system. Returned to dealer within 5 days and nav system software upgraded (roughly 30 minutes). Dead battery (in my garage). Jumped it and drove to my dealer (excellent dealer [Saturn of Lakeside]). TSB #09-06-03-002E: EI09060 reprogrammed the Instrument Panel Cluster (corrected too large of a drain on the battery). Replaced battery as well 
15000 mi Incurred a "no start" Memorial weekend. Had no power to start. All the vehicle would do is click once. This "no start" happened to me back in December of '09 also. Dealer reprogrammed the instrument panel cluster. 
56700 mi

US $100
Factory Nav radio had to be replaced. Attempt to watch a DVD was followed by the display "DISC ERROR". Factory overhead DVD is just a display. Tech identified radio as bad. Replaced radio under extended warranty. 
87920 mi

C $181
Original battery had a dead cell. 
97940 mi

C $100
Replaced master power window switch left front door. 
23700 mi Wiring harness on passenger side replaced after 3 lamps have failed in 19 months of ownership. 
36000 mi Driver's side headlamp would go out intermittently. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

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

70000 mi

US $350
Fuse box was corroded due to leak. 
76000 mi

US $1488
Replaced heater core/ Ac evaporator. 
US $1 30 amp heated seats fuse was blown at time of delivery. I replaced myself for 99 cents from Auto Zone. It was the new micro size fuse and dealer didn't have any in stock. Dealer price for same fuse was $8.50 .... I don't think so. 
18000 mi One problem this vehicle has (like the 2007 I used to have) is that it will lock the doors without warning. You can be in the vehicle, be walking away with keys in your purse or, have the keys in your purse sitting on the passenger seat. Called Onstar. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

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

37000 mi warranty work on passenger side front headlight, replaced assembly, didn't light up 
25000 mi lost ability to run front windshield wipers. the smart switch was shorted internally and was replaced. 
40000 mi left high beam buried in under-the=hood stuff. Had to undo some wheel well lining to get to it, what a job. 
95700 mi Replaced headlight wire harness under recall. Right side had failed. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

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

8060 mi Automatic climate control does not switch automatically from heating to air conditioning when vehicle interior heats up. Air conditioning works only when selected manually. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook Electrical Problems

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