2009 Saturn Outlook Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Saturn Outlooks for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Saturn Outlook problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Saturn Outlook Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Saturn Outlook | 100 Outlooks, 9.8 months of data per Outlook, average 52900 miles60 |
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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 27280 | 0 | Drivers side door pillar speaker grille rattle/noise and door trim rattle repaired. Adjustments made by technician to correct the rattle/noises. |
| Apr | 2011 | 30380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 35300 | 0 | 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. |
| Feb | 2013 | 60000 | 300 | Power Steering pump failed Friday evening 8 Mar. Power steering pump is being replaced. Misfire on Cylinder #3. Engine was stuttering a little at highway speeds 55-60 going uphill under load. When hooked up to scan tool, bargraph tool found cylinder #3 misfiring, but not enough times to trip a fault code.Coil pack & Plug bad |
| May | 2013 | 61000 | 55 | Misfire on a different cylinder. Personally replaced remaining spark plugs. Cylinder 3 was replaced last visit due to misfire. Just finished the replacement 45 days later. |
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 87420 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 87720 | 181 | Original battery had a dead cell. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Bumpy forward and backward travel on the power driver's seat. New tracks ordered. Replaced defective tracks for forward/backward travel on driver's power seat |
| Mar | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Clunk in steering and accelerator while turning wheel left and right. Dealer claims problem in rack, but no fix available. |
| Jun | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | 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... |
| Jul | 2010 | 18300 | 0 | Clunk in steering. Can feel in steering wheel and accelerator while turning wheel left and right. Dealer replaced part of steering column. |
| Nov | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Wiring harness on passenger side replaced after 3 lamps have failed in 19 months of ownership. |
| Jun | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Rattle in center console of dash. Replaced center storage lid. |
| Nov | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Driver's side headlamp would go out intermittently. |
| Feb | 2012 | 38000 | 330 | Cylinder was misfiring. Replaced spark plug and coil on cylinder 5. |
| May | 2012 | 42300 | 395 | Cylinder was misfiring. Replaced spark plug and coil on cylinder 3. |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Have lift in garage. In looking underneath vehicle noticed ALL the support rods for the exhaust system coated in rust. The exhaust itself (stainless) pretty rust free except the seam around both resonators (have the dual exhaust version). |
| Oct | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | 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 |
| Feb | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | The driver's side height adjustable plastic housing for the safety belt. The belt, over time, cut into the plastic housing. There was a running design change for the '09s and mine had it, but because it was set for my wife (low), I wore it out. |
| Jun | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | This no-start could not be duplicated (kept overnight and a loaner was provided). Service Manager @ Lakeside Saturn in Macomb, MI determined if this should happen again to flat bed it in as codes were cleared when I jump started her. |
| Mar | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | This was a GM Customer Satisfaction Program. Premature timing chain wear. The Dealer changed the calibration of the Engine Control Module (ECM), including the Engine Oil Life Monitor (OLM). This doesn't bode well for a long term owners. |
| Jan | 2012 | 36700 | 0 | My Saturn came equipped with power, heated and auto dimming outside mirrors. The passenger mirror pivoting point apparently was wearing as the mirror head could rock forward and backward. The dealer confirmed and replaced w/new mirror. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | 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). |
2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
288-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 |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Check Engine light, deminished functions such as Remote Start disabled and deminished power, code for valve timing. Related to Factory Recall for "Oil life" monitor. Re-programed to shorter cycle to prevent premature timing chain wear. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 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. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 30700 | 25 | Liftgate strut failed |
| Apr | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saturn Outlook in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 96500 | 0 | Replaced headlight wire harness under recall. Right side had failed. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn Outlook in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | warranty work on passenger side front headlight, replaced assembly, didn't light up |
| Sep | 2011 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn Outlook in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 23000 | 89 | RR brake dragging and getting hot. Dealer said it was dirt and rust keeping pads from retracting. I said it was an oversized pad with no tolerance for normal dirt and rust. Dealer said I had to pay since they could not get claim warranty |
| Jan | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | lost ability to run front windshield wipers. the smart switch was shorted internally and was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 34000 | 0 | fron brake pads worn and replaced along with rotors |
2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Saturn Outlook in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 8060 | 0 | Transmission slips and engine revs up and then down again occasionally on 1-2 upshift only. The dealer re-programmed the transmission computer. I noticed the problem a few more times, then it went away. Chrome ferrule just below transmission shift lever knob slipped down, exposing wiring. Dealer glued back up in place. Automatic climate control does not switch automatically from heating to air conditioning when vehicle interior heats up. Air conditioning works only when selected manually. |
| Dec | 2009 | 11780 | 0 | As reported earlier, engine revs rise momentarily on 1-2 upshift only. |
| Apr | 2010 | 12400 | 0 | Noticed rasping noise and increased effort when turning steering wheel. Dealer repaired leak at power steering fluid cooler. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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