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| Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Steering pump noise |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Water leaks in B pillar, emergency break area, door leaks. Water leaks continue Water leaks continue Rear seat audio not working. |
| Jan | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Water leaks continue. Door seals ordered and doors adjusted. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 64000 | 0 | Replaced timing belts |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | Drain Tube for Sun/Moon roof not connected (factory error) had to order patch tube to connect. Water leaked into headliner, and down to the emergency brake sensor and floor. Received rental car. Dealer fixed and cleaned all. |
| May | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Passenger side sun/moon roof tube shrank and became disconnected. Dealer repaired in under 10 minutes while I sat in the car in the parking lot. Saturn of Amarillo is GREAT! |
| Jun | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Sunroof drains were plugged with debris causing water to enter the vehicle. The dealer cleaned out for me and did not charge me. I don't know if it was done as warranty. Tran update from May 8th bulliten |
| Oct | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Sunroof drain hose behind the passenger side dash (against firewall) came undone (just like the drain tube problems in the roof) and flooded the front end of the Outlook. Dealer repaired and cleaned carpet. |
| Mar | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Water pump went out. Part ordered and it too was defective, second ordered and installed. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 60000 | 300 | pressure valves on A/C line loosened and drained coolant. air in power steering line causing moaning. |
| Apr | 2010 | 73000 | 250 | dirty engine/gunk |
| Aug | 2010 | 77000 | 0 | Engine running rough. I think it's the ECU. Dealer thinks it's lack of oil changes. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | The sun roof leaked when the car was parked with the front end pointed down a hill |
| Oct | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Reverse clutch plate needed to be replaced |
| Nov | 2012 | 68300 | 100 | The rear driver side window would not go up or down, the window motor was replaced along with the switch on the door and the switch on the front driver door |
| Apr | 2013 | 72000 | 100 | replace brake fluid sensor, because warning lights came on for brake system and stabilatrak Replace drivers window control switch replace wiring harness for both headlights. Replace light bulb for both headlights. I had already replace the drivers side headlight harness because it failed |
| Saturn Outlook in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Back driver side window went down all by it self and would not go up. first trip told it was fixed, but it wasn't . 2nd trip three days later it was fixed. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | Gas cap wouldn't close because a gasket had slipped out of place. |
| Jan | 2011 | 50000 | 0 | water pump leaking, replaced water pump with new gasket Whining in power steering, noise internally in gear including clucking noise. Replaced steering gear E9740 2.4 add .7 for steering wheel alignment |
| Aug | 2012 | 69500 | 320 | oxygen sensor needed replacing. |
| Sep | 2012 | 70000 | 0 | oxygenator failed. 3 of the 4 have failed but they are subject of a GM recall and the cost is covered under the warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | leak in right body seam unable to repair at present time. windshield removed twice, still leaks. GM says to pull dash and seal from inside. unable to fix properly from outside. other problems have included, rear hatch opening by itself, coputer shutdown, |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | trans re-flash |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Updated transmission software |
| Nov | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | Whining noise from power steering pump corrected by following GM Bulletin #2038033 |
| Jan | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Water leaking through sun roof. Following Tech Doc #2037336 sealed 4 holes. Also found rear stationary sun roof glass leaking. Resealed glass. |
| Feb | 2008 | 36000 | 0 | Driver's seat belt stuck. Replaced driver's seat belt retractor. |
| Sep | 2008 | 53000 | 0 | Check engine light led to finding a stuck open intake manifold tuning valve. Valve was replaced. |
| Jan | 2009 | 66000 | 0 | Replaced passenger side HID headlight assembly due to suspected defective wiring inside assembly housing. Light would intermittently cut off. When light had cut off cycling headlight switch off then back on would cause the light to come back on. |
| Feb | 2009 | 68000 | 0 | Driver side headlight intermittent. Dealer suspected known defective wiring internal to the assembly. Replaced the assembly. Same problem as passenger side headlight assembly reported last month. |
| May | 2009 | 82000 | 0 | Purge solenoid replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 143000 | 92 | Driver side front CV Joint started making mechanical clicking noises while turning. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Lost OnStar telephone service. Problem was not fixed on first trip to dealer. Required a second appointment at dealer for them to fix it. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Interior climate control buttons worn. New buttons installed. New tether installed. |
| Aug | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | Power lumbar up/down movement in driver's seat not functioning OnStar Turn-by-turn direction capability ceased functioning. |
| Jun | 2010 | 44000 | 250 | Windshield wiper linkage gummed up, wiper blades would not travel |
| Mar | 2012 | 70000 | 0 | 3-5-reverse shift hub fail. repaired under 60/100k powertrain warranty |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | During cold weather attempted to clean rear window with rear washer fluid and wiper and washer fluid shot out of drivers "A" pillar across dash. Cause was diagnosed as cracked line from frozen fluid. Covered by dealer, out of factory warranty period. Chrome coating peeling from front grille. Part ordered and replaced by dealer. |
| May | 2012 | 68500 | 0 | Drivers seat back power lumbar adjustment inoperative. Dealer diagnosed problem, stated repair would be over $450 for parts with no charge for labor. Third time in for this problem. |
| Oct | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | replace water pump |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 9920 | 0 | Leak near windshield caused short in fusebox and multiple codes(39+). Leak was repaired, fusebox replaced. Blocked drainage tube for sunroof also repaired. |
| Sep | 2008 | 14880 | 0 | Lumbar support on driver's side inoperative. |
| Nov | 2008 | 16120 | 120 | Service airbag system warning came on DIC. Code was present and computer re-flash was done. Also, sunroof drain lines were replaced(2nd time). |
| Apr | 2009 | 19220 | 0 | Driver's window was scratched by the trim in the door. Window, trim and molding were replaced. |
| Jan | 2010 | 25200 | 0 | RF & LF stabilizer bar links replaced |
| May | 2010 | 28520 | 49 | Transaxle seal replaced. Transmission removed, seal replaced, transmission replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 31000 | 50 | Replaced headlight bulb(caused by faulty wiring). |
| Oct | 2010 | 34100 | 0 | Whistling while turning was noticed. The power steering fluid was replaced(I was told it appeared to be black!)and the noise went away. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Leaking sunroof drain. |
| Jul | 2010 | 55000 | 0 | Leaking water pump, took them one day to repair |
| Jan | 2011 | 64000 | 100 | Power steering rack was replaced....it was making noise. Also had gunked up EGR...cleaned. |
| Sep | 2011 | 77000 | 0 | Transmission would not go into reverse nor out of 1st gear. Many parts replaced internally. |
| Jan | 2012 | 82000 | 0 | Having trouble shifting out of 1st or 2nd gear after using towing mode. Intermittent problem |
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Washer pump not functioning properly. Also brought car in for washer heater recall. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | I told the Service Mgr at the dealer that the Drivers Seat felt loose at times. TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) 07-08-50-016: Service Tech run the motor to adjust the seat; back and forth, up and down; to seat the bearings. I told the Service Manager that the drivers window is working intermittently. Sometimes the drivers window will not go down, and I have to play with the switch - then it will work and the window will work without a problem. Service Tech did attempt |
| Apr | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Drivers seat jerks when adjusting forward or backwards, using electric seat adjustment controls. Replaced the drivers seat hardware; Rails and such. Upon first startup of vehicle the drivers window controls fail to operate. Once the vehicle is running and completed the electrical "tests" then the drivers window control will operate. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Water leak along driver side at front pillar airbag and rear passenger seat belt on rear pillar. Intermittent problem that occurs with rain. First dealer visit was under warranty at around 35K miles. No luck with repair after 5 visits. |
| Jan | 2011 | 59000 | 240 | Check Engine Light. Replace canister purge solenoid valve and gas cap. |
| Saturn Outlook in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | Factory battery died without warning, requiring multiple days of jumpstarting over weekend. Dealership did replace battery under warranty, even though 1600 miles out. | |
| Saturn Outlook in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 98000 | 100 | The front blower motor was replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 89000 | 0 | I had a "Pressure Solenoid" that was not working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 2480 | 0 | Air conditioner failed, due to gasket leak at thermal expansion valve. Known problem documented in TSB. During first trip, problem was diagnosed, but replacement parts needed to be FedExed from the USA. During this trip, the gaskets were replaced, and the problem was resolved. |
| Sep | 2007 | 9920 | 0 | Driver seat rocks forward during heavy deceleration. Driver seat shakes or wobbles when being moved forward/back on track, suggesting a problem with the track and/or motors. Dealership claims they could not reproduce, although the problem is obvious an |
| Jun | 2008 | 17980 | 0 | Driver seat wobbles during movement; rocks during acceleration and braking, as previously reported. This time dealer admitted it is a known problem, but replacement parts are still being developed. Dealer implemented a temporary fix. Brake pedal squeak caused by incorrect brake fluid. TSB issued by GM; dealer service replaced fluid as described. Car refuses to shift down to a lower gear at highway speeds when accelerator is depressed lightly. Accelerator must be pressed heavily, at which point transmission shifts down 2 or 3 gears. Service reported "normal behavior". |
| Feb | 2010 | 37820 | 550 | Steering failure - could not turn wheel either direction at low RPMs. PS fluid was topped which reduced but not fixed problem. Dealer replaced PS pump and return line; problem continued, so dealer also replaced steering rack and gears. engine timing chain stretches and slips. Known issue with L-series engines; GM has ordered parts and will fix under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | 39060 | 0 | stretched timing chain replaced by dealership mechanics. Vehicle gets much better fuel economy now! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 106000 | 750 | Broken wave plate. |
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Center dashboard console will not open. Ordered new spring. Center dashboard console will not open. Replaced spring. |
| Oct | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Loud whining noise/vibration when steering after vehicle had warmed up. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Driver Seat track replaced | |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Low hum or whine from front end of vehicle that can be felt through steering wheel. Only noticeable at low speeds or when idling, problem is intermittant and seems to happen after driving at highway speeds for at least 30 minutes. Dealer could not duplica Rear power liftgate switch doesn't work intermittantly. Fixed by replacing liftgate switch. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Replace power rear liftgate button on bottom inside of liftgate. Covered under warranty |
| Apr | 2010 | 47700 | 0 | Replaced leaky water pump. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Defective left rear door speaker at delivery, standard audio system. Had ordered wrong part. Defective left rear door speaker at delivery, standard audio system. Had ordered wrong part on first trip. Correct part installed on second trip. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Power seat track movement was rough. Sometimes made a bang noise when automatically slid all the way back, also on the forward return. Inside the cargo area, the door on the left that covers the jack compartment would not stay closed. Door was replaced with a new one. |
| Feb | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Power seat track movement was rough. Sometimes made a bang noise when automatically slid all the way back, also on the forward return. This WAS NOT successfully repaired earlier as it indicated in your survey form. Parts took a long time to be acquired. Right front seat track movement was not smooth. Fixed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Water pump went bad. Temp guage was reading very high. |
| Aug | 2010 | 34000 | 200 | Brake sensor light, needed tires and brake pads. Flushed brake line, did front end alignment and oil change. |
| Jan | 2013 | 59700 | 0 | Both cv joints replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | 0 | Check engine light. Was fuel solenoid problem |
| Saturn Outlook in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 6820 | 0 | Transmission seems to stall sometimes on acceleration Air conditioning always send cold air on driver's feet even when the control is set on top vent only |
| Mar | 2008 | 17980 | 0 | Driver's seat rails are loose. Seat moves. Oil leak from defect seal on transmission. Noisy brake pedal. Electrical problem: interior lights going on & off with no reason, occasionnaly; radio not going off after door opens. Defect of the vehicle module controlling remote door opening & remote engine start. Message: "Service tire monitor system" Dash compartment lid is very difficult to open; they change some part, but no real improvement |
| Jan | 2011 | 60140 | 0 | Dashboard lights went off a few times, but they could never figure out what happened. Transmission erratic when accelerating. Steering noisy. Dealer never fixed either problem. |
| Saturn Outlook in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | Transmission oil leak - PTO seal to AWD transfer case. Front strut bearings creak when wheels turned. Both need to be replaced. Missing inside wheel well cover on both left and right side. Front of engine (RH wheel well) and rear of transmission (LH wheel well) is completely exposed to road spray. Other Outlooks have covers installed. |
| Sep | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Strut bearings replaced and LF strut. RF suspension still creaked. Both front strut bearings were replaced with upgraded parts. Both front struts were replaced with upgraded parts. Creaking in front suspension is now gone. Both front wheel well liners were replaced with parts that adequately covered the engine and transmission (upgraded parts). Issue solved. Reflashed engine and transmission computers with new SW. Vehicle shifts and drives smoother. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Saturn Outlook in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | CLUNKY RATTLE FROM FRONT END OF OUTLOOK. INSPECTION AT DEALER FOUND WORN SUSPENSION STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES. REPLACED PT. NOS 15127978 (2). KNOWN PROBLEM ON 2007 LAMDAS AND VUES PER SERVICE MANAGER. NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT AN ANNOYANCE. "SERVICE STABILATRAK"/"STABILITY CONTROL OFF" LIGHT (YELLOW TRIANGLE)/MESSAGE CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DEALER RESET AND SAID I PROBABLY PUSHED SOME BUTTON ON THE DFC. DRIVER INFO BUTTONS DO NOT AFFECT STBILITY CONTROL |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | I had the transmission update done when I took it in. |
| Apr | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | I was at a dog show and was getting ready to leave. I pressed the button to shut my hatch, but when it clicked to close it reopened. This happened a couple more time before I took it to the shop. |
| Jun | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | The 115 volt outlet stopped working. I had the shop look at it when I went in for an oil change. The fuse was blown. |
| Sep | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | When I was cleaning the interrior of my Outlook I noticed that the front drivers side door panel was cracked. It starts at the edge of the panel and comes around to the front of the panel. It is probably a 2-3 inch crack. Dealer has panel on order. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | New Purchase Transmission update, squeek in center console, replace jack cover in cargo area (kept falling off) | |
| Apr | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Water leak coming in from the rear light fixture. Advised that it was from clogged rain gutters. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Replaced starter due to a whine sound when initially engaged. Tire Pressure Monitor system inop. |
| Aug | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | Front compartment A/C blower motor failed. Replaced under warranty |
| Oct | 2009 | 39000 | 240 | Loose front left stabilizer link |
| Sep | 2010 | 51000 | 235 | Right front stabilizer link worn. Replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 75000 | 434 | Left Rear Control Arm replaced and wheels aligned |
| Dec | 2012 | 86000 | 1330 | HVAC thermostat not working properly. Power steering pump leak Passenger Airbag sensor inop |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Front windshield wiper linkage broken. |
| Apr | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | HomeLink garage door system would not activate. Replaced HomeLink module, I think. |
| Oct | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Noise coming from front end - possibly steering or braking system. Dealer noticed "air" in the steering system and topped off the fluid which indeed made the system quieter. The original noise is still there and unchanged. Another visit necessary. |
| Jan | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Trunk latch malfunction |
| Oct | 2011 | 87000 | 0 | Steering still making noise when sold. |
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 9700 | 0 | Upgraded Transmission software |
| Nov | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Seat track replacement. |
| Aug | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Seat track motor and track malfunctioned |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Squeaking while turning steering wheel, replaced steering column. seat track and motor replaced |
| Jan | 2011 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | External temperature gauge registers 10 degrees higher than actual temp. successful repair of temperature gauge. |
| Jan | 2011 | 61000 | 90 | Check engine light came on and car went into "limp mode" which would only allow low speed driving. Dealership could not identify a problem, touched several wires, reset the system, test drove it for a while and then said it was good to go. warning light returned and vehicle taken to dealer. Transmission removed, several gears replaced. Vehicle returned to service for one day and then taken back to dealer due to transmission fluid leak. O ring replaced in transfer case. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Car was leaking through the sunroof and going under the floorboards, affecting electrical system and the auto hatch opener. This was in June. Went thru a car wash in July the problem is now existing on the drivers side, down by the brake pedal onto my sho |
| Jan | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Lack of or slow to automatically shift to higher speed. |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Suddenly became difficult to turn steering wheel, also car would go into low gear automatically when going downhil |
| Mar | 2011 | 55000 | 346 | Front sway bar replaced. Faulty steering gear replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 56700 | 0 | Bad water pump |
| Aug | 2011 | 62500 | 0 | Transmission hiccups, transmission overhauled. |
| Apr | 2012 | 71300 | 60 | Emergency brake/traction illuminates and rings. dealer entered "insufficient brake fluid", they topped off. Secondly, they did not find the leak that persist on to my left shoes while resting on break rest while driving.. will keep eye on it |
| Jan | 2013 | 82000 | 109 | Back in April of 2012 They were not able to find the cause of the leak so in December it really started to pour inside of my vehicle coming through the visor, the OnStar system and the airbag panels. I wrote Saturn and they payed $1500.00 |
| Saturn Outlook in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 54700 | 0 | Found out that the DVD player wouldn't play most DVD's, tried cleaning disk and finally took it to the dealer since I had just bought the vehicle used. Radio was replaced under GM Certified 12/12 warranty. |
| May | 2012 | 93500 | 0 | Water pump replaced under warranty. Had been losing small amount of coolant for a couple years, and then one day I found a big puddle, at least now I know where it was going. |
| Jun | 2012 | 95000 | 0 | Check engine light came on directly after an oil change at the dealer. Turned out to be a streatched timing chain, which is a known issue with these engines. GM has extended service up to 10 years or 120K miles on some vehicles for this. |
| Oct | 2012 | 101000 | 12 | Check engine light came on, code reader brought up P0019. Bought a new Purge Canister Valve online for less than $20 and installed it easily myself. Just a couple hose connections and a wire. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 21080 | 0 | Drivers power seat track not working properly. Transmission software update to eliminate hunting at 50-70KPH |
| Jul | 2009 | 24220 | 0 | Warranty replacement drivers power seat track. |
| Dec | 2009 | 32860 | 0 | Repace left front headlight assembly. Nav system replaced - disc read error. |
| Sep | 2010 | 44020 | 0 | Replace right front sway bar link. |
| Sep | 2011 | 58280 | 405 | Water leaks around sunroof. Fixed under warranty 3 years ago. This time they put a new gasket on sunroof and drain lines were “sagging”. Carpets were soaking wet underneath. They picked up half. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 51000 | 0 | the tranny rebuilt with less than 1500 miles it went out again do to faulty parts. |
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Noisy power steering pump replaced. Loose cargo area trim. |
| Dec | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Bad leather on drivers door vibration/noise in steering. Bled air bubbles out of fluid. |
| Jan | 2011 | 34000 | 100 | Rear glass moonroof leaking. Past bumper to bumper but GM agreed to cover since it is a known issue. TSB. Drivers side headrest DVD player would not turn off. Replaced under extended warranty. Worn control arm. Heard slight clunking over small bumps. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| Apr | 2011 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | tran update |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | Creaking noise in suspension, primarily when turning, noticeable at low speeds, when parking, etc |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 88000 | 489 | Oil leak at timing chain cover Water pump failing Steering boot linkage failing Hatchback strut failing Driver's side mirror turn-signal indicator not working |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 38440 | 350 | Cannot control passenger side of Air Conditioning. Get only hot air and not cold air. Returned vehicle with same problem. Only hot air on passenger side. Had to take back third time and this time they replaced my battery, which they said was not taking a charge, and then reconfigured a computer. |
| Jun | 2011 | 42780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 114000 | 2310 | Replaced timing chain and then throttle body after timing chain didn't fix problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Rear right speaker was blown. Replaced rear speaker. In the process they cracked a trim panel. |
| Mar | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Interior lights were flickering while driving the car. Interior lights were not always turning off. There was a delay in the radio turning off after the driver's door was opened. Car had to be jump started every morning. Driver's door switch was replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | Humming noise coming from the front of the car. Power steering fluid was found to be aerated. Air was bled out and fluid topped off. |
| Oct | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | Heard a rattle noise coming from the front end, especially over bumps. Dealer replaced right from sway bar link. |
| Aug | 2010 | 55000 | 0 | Liftgate would not stay open. Fluid leaking from lift gate strut. Dealer replaced both struts at no cost to me. |
| Dec | 2010 | 61000 | 0 | Check engine light was on intermittently. OnStar ran a diagnostic, said the timing chains may need to be replaced. Dealership replaced timing chains under powertrain warranty. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Water leak on left front corner of roof at the sun roof. Dealership stated they could not replicate the leak. Back the next week after first repair visit for the leak still could not replicate the leak then when it rains leaks again This is the third trip to repair the leak. finally replaced ONE drain hose line and they said it was complete. would not replace headliner although it was waterstained. Fourth trip back again for the same water leak this time they found ANOTHER HOSE needing replacing. obviously they did not even consider checking all the drain lines. Fifth trip for water leak this time it was to replace the headliner because the water stain could not be removed to my satisfaction. FIVE WEEKS ONE LEAK poor quality of work in their service department |
| Jun | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Complaint was filed multiple times within 2.5 years concerning stabilink/traction control. FINALLY dealer identified problem. REPLACED TIMING CHAIN. Vehicle seems to run better now than any time since we have owned the vehicle. |
| Jul | 2010 | 28300 | 0 | Had to drop the engine again and replaced right rear cylinder plus crank shaft actuations. This was 45 days since the timing chain was replaced. |
| Aug | 2010 | 28700 | 0 | the 2008 reflash of the transmission had never been updated even though the Outlook was in dealer service many many times since then. Seems to have solved some of the hesitation. |
| Oct | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Front seat belt harness was cutting into the plastic pillars drivers/passenger side. Replacement parts ordered and installed. Left front headlight was fogged up due to supposedly water leaking into assembly. Initially was told they would not replace but they did replace the headlight. |
| Feb | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | ECM module update for the OLM plus oil change and tire rotation |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saturn Outlook in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | check engine light on. had codes P2070 intake manifold tuning valve stuck open and P0433 evap system leak. called dealer and said it would not be covered under warranty. fed up with car-traded in over weekend. |
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | Complete transmission replacement |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 58000 | 128 | Brake pads wore out. Changed the drums and pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 42780 | 0 | Timing chains replaced. Transmission re-built (especially reverse gears). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Timing chain stretched, alerted by OnStar. Replaced on second visit. With first, dealer didn't understand problem. Cam sensor. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Clicking noise when turning, front strut mount replaced. Lumbar support just broke one day, support was replaced. |
| Jul | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Sensor for the ABS and traction control became loose and was worn off by tire. |
| Aug | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Lumbar broke for second time headlight issue and wiring harness replaced air conditioner surging - not noticed by tech tranny downshifts abruptly to 1st gear when slamming on brakes and then accelerating at a speed over 35mph |
| Dec | 2009 | 54000 | 26 | Out Christmas shopping and Outlook began to overheat, pulled over and looked under hood to see water pump leaking large amounts of water. Had the vehicle towed to Saturn Dealer in Gainesville. |
| Mar | 2011 | 82000 | 0 | Transmission went out in while driving down road, transmission was rebuilt under warranty. |
| Oct | 2012 | 118300 | 0 | Warranty front head lamp wiring harness replacement, husband is master certified mechanic and he did warranty repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Transmission software update |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Had Transmission Re-Flash software updated per Service Buletin issued by GM/Saturn. Also had spoiler & mud flaps in stalled while in the shop. Everything went fine and vehichle drives much better. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 1860 | 0 | Broken Drivers Seat Lumbar Support Lever |
| Dec | 2007 | 4960 | 0 | Installation of replacement Lumbar Support handle...completed promptly. New handle has metal "band" where factory original was plastic |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Flash update for transmission. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | trans reprogram Unknown part was ordered. |
| Aug | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | lumbar adjuster broke |
| Oct | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | trans reflash |
| Nov | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Power Steering Pump whine. |
| Jan | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Power steering pump replaced top storage latch replaced door lock rattled hesitation when accelerating. replaced all 6 coils. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 1860 | 0 | Technical Service Bulletin had been issued for a transmission recalibration. Engine was slow to accelerate and had a lag at certain speeds. Software update remedied the problem. |
| Nov | 2007 | 9320 | 0 | When doors were locked using the factory keyfob while one of the doors was still opened, the factory remote start, as well as the key fob, wouldn't work the next time we went to start the vehicle. The problem self-resolved two days before taking it in to |
| Feb | 2008 | 11740 | 0 | Fuel gauge only working sporadically in -30 temperatures. Dealer advised this was a known problem and GM is working on a fix for this. It's caused by condensation on the fuel tank sensor that occurs in really cold weather. Because the check engine ligh |
| Sep | 2008 | 17360 | 0 | Truck had a sound similar to a power steering whine even after parking. The sound worsened the longer the truck ran. Diagnosis: Power steering pump is leaking, parts ordered. Truck can be driven in the meantime. (warranty repair) |
| Oct | 2008 | 17980 | 0 | Power steering pump had been ordered prior trip, was replaced this trip. |
| Dec | 2009 | 26040 | 0 | Leak in the steering system noticed during visual inspection done during routine service visit. Technical service bulletin indicated updated replacement part available. Part was on hand and dealer successfully replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 28520 | 0 | Whining when turning tightly. Mechanic noticed vehicle seemed bumpy during test drive for complaint of steering whining. |
| Mar | 2011 | 29140 | 891 | Mechanic noticed bumpy ride when doing test drive for whining noise reported in February repair trip. Diagnosed as being front struts having leaked. Follow-up on previous fuel-gauge problem during cold weather. Was informed there is now a TSB. Using a higher ethanol fuel is supposed to prevent the problem from occurring - may be a Canadian specific problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Wipers became inoperable, towed in the middle of a snow/sleet storm, service stated bolts came off the wiper motor, possibly not tightened at factory. |
| Feb | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Center dash board compartment was not opening in cold weather, they replaced the compartment. Had to order, bring the car back in for replacement. Driver's door rubbing on frame, they readjusted the door, no more rubbing so far. Got worse as it got colder! Temperature gauge(ambient) not accurate. Knows there is a problem, but they do not have a repair for it yet. Improper placement of sensor under the hood is said to be the problem. |
| Dec | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Outside thermometer sensor had to be relocated with new parts. TSB Rear struts that hold up tail gate were weak and replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 52000 | 0 | Radio would not turn off after the vehicle was turned off. They had to replace door switch. Stablitrac warning indicated. Sensor had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 56300 | 0 | Service Brakes lite on and traction control light off, Dealer stated it was because the brake fluid was low. Replaced brake fluid, so far so good. Also had oil change and tire rotation (free) for saturn customers! |
| Mar | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | Air Bag Sensor in bumper went bad, they had to replace it. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | There was a noise when turning the steering wheel. The mechanic told me about it when I took it in for oil change. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | reprogram computer. they refused to do this until Saturn customer service called. Ordered new seat hardware on account of shift in seat when stopping and starting also rough feeling when moving seat up or back. |
| Mar | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Part was sent back to supplier, meant making another appt. when part returns to dealer. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | Tranny lag reprogram |
| May | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | Dash glove box lid wouldn't open by normal means - push button latch problem Gas gauge drops from 3/8 +/- tank to empty tank reading overnight. Tank level will move higher only after about 20 minutes of driving. Gas cap lanyard keeps coming loose allowing gas cap to fall to ground when refilling gas tank Dash glovebox replacement that was previously ordered was installed. |
| Aug | 2007 | 11000 | 0 | Window switch located on drivers door intermittently failing to operate passenger side front door window |
| Feb | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Remote starter buzzes or hums somewhere in engine compartment uncomfortably loud. Sound goes away when key installed and turned to on. At +/- 40 mph when gas pedal is depressed heavily (lead foot) the car on 4 occasions has not accelerated for several long seconds, neither accelerates or bogs down - just stays at speed then after several long seconds finally kicks in - I consider this .. |
| Jun | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | Same shifting lag problem. When travelling at any speed any quick lift off the pedal followed by a quick depression of the accelerator causes a substantial lag period before acceleration happens |
| Nov | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Intermittently will not shift into park correctly, car rolls away when exiting the vehicle when this happens. |
| Dec | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | Car will not always go into park. Something in transmission or Trans linkage not engaging. Car rolls away in park if safety brake not applied. Car will not always go into park. Something in transmission or Trans linkage not engaging. Car rolls away in park if safety brake not applied. |
| Oct | 2012 | 76300 | 0 | DTC codes PO171 & P0174 ended up being oil contaminated Mass Air Flow sensor |
| Dec | 2012 | 79000 | 0 | Smog system |
| Feb | 2013 | 79000 | 1300 | p0171 emission controls code returned. Dealer dropped gas tank & replaced gas vent solenoid which (+$850) proved to not be the fault. The problem was a master cylinder leaking into the vacuum booster (+$550) |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Recall repair of leaking sunroof (install drain hose extensions.) |
| Sep | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Alphanumeric display would not show tire pressures, indicated "service tire pressure monitor." Technician quickly reprogrammed sensors with hand-held device. |
| Jul | 2010 | 36000 | 200 | check engine light came on. cause determined to be a sensor on fuel tank. not in stock, was ordered, a grating sound occurs when steering wheel is turned. mechanic thought lubrication of a "boot" would cure problem, but it did not. mechanic willing to disassemble steering column to diagnose, but said parts not in stock, week in shop needed Ordered previously, replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 41000 | 35 | Tire pressure monitor quit displaying pressures. Reset as part of tire rotation, and oil service. |
| Nov | 2011 | 51000 | 339 | Power steering hum. Dealer replaced power steering pump. I payed for system flush, and PS fluid. Computer update. I did not receive TSB Engine overheated, required one gallon of water to top off. Water pump showed signs of leakage. Pump replaced, I payed for system flush, and coolant. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 55000 | 0 | Front windshield wipers are slow, dealership told me "pivot is sexing" Did not get it repaired, was quote $244 to fix |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Saturn Outlook in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Update ECM/TCM Hesitation in shifting. It felt like it was missing a gear going up a hill | |
| Saturn Outlook in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Current problem Outlook is rusting everywhere orange rust spots on every panel. Saturn is currently deciding on what they are doing with it. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Lemon law--water leaks. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Water leak at brake pedal, sluggish acceleration, poor gas mileage, faulty fuel gauge. ECM reprogram to fix accelaration, gas mileage, faulty fuel gauge. Fixed water leak. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 4340 | 0 | steering pump failed |
| Mar | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | Sunroof was leaking under roof. Needed to reseal rubber. |
| May | 2008 | 10540 | 0 | Water leaking through the glove box/door panel. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 31620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 33480 | 100 | changing Left back turning light bulb |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 29760 | 0 | Struts |
| Mar | 2013 | 65100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Covered by Bulletin 07=08-57-002D Moon roof drain lines disconnected causing water leak into driver and passenger compartments. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn Outlook 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Saturn Outlook in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Transmission software and calibration update. Replace hex bolt - Service update. Center console does not open - part on order. Front driver's seat rocks when accelerating. Technician noted concern is normal due to the cleareance in the seat track. |
| Apr | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Center console on order was replaced. Install new center console, it was warped and another was ordered. New center console installed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 21700 | 0 | Driver side manual lumber support mechanism (internal) parts replacement. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | A/C blowing hot air, they replaced the TXV values (thermal expansion valves). They also said they think this might become a recall item, as they have had other recent reports with other Saturn outlooks having the same problem. |
| Jul | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Driver's side seat not latching firmly in place. Seat moves when brakes are applied. Also the seat does not adjust forward/backward/up or down smoothly like it should. |
| Aug | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Driver seat was not moving correctly on the track while adjusting. Also when brakes were applied the seat would move slightly forward. They replaced the tracks and motor and it is now fixed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn Outlook 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | rough running at idle |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 8060 | 0 | Cold weather driving and the vehicle revved at odd times and seemed sluggish. Heat was not adequate. Then the check front right tire pressure message came up. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 64000 | 400 | Second time in shop for leak in A/C. |
| Jun | 2010 | 64000 | 0 | Back in shop a month later, freon had again leaked out. This time they said it would cost $2,000 to fix. Sold car. |
| Saturn Outlook in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Driver's seat "rocks" when in the farthest back position. New track & motor were ordered. |
| Jun | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Driver's seat "rocks" when in the farthest back position. New track & motor installed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | a/c did not work during test drive but was assured it would be fixed before delivery. a/c worked upon delivery but stopped working after 5 days. bad o ring was ordered and replaced. a/c has worked fine since. A/C o-ring installed. |
| Mar | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Transmission leaking - replaced front seal for torque converter. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | Rear hatch motor was not working properly. In addition, DVD player broke, 3 times. Also brake light would not turn off when parking brake was disengaged |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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