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2007 Saturn Outlook repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (16%)
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Chart based on 477 repairs.
2007 Saturn Outlook suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Saturn Outlook
Engine not specified
| 34000 mi | Steering pump noise |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 157000 mi US $850 |
Replaced front shocks and struts. Uneven tire wear. |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
air in power steering line causing moaning. |
| 34240 mi | RF & LF stabilizer bar links replaced |
| 34100 mi | Whistling while turning was noticed. The power steering fluid was replaced(I was told it appeared to be black!)and the noise went away. |
| 78000 mi US $138 |
Front struts were replaced |
| 130700 mi US $750 |
Replaced both front strut assemblies due to sway bar becoming loose and wearing mount hole in one side. Sway bar was reconnected incorrectly during previous transmission work. |
| 49158 mi | whining in power steering. replaced steering gear E9740 2.4 add .7 for steering wheel alignment Whining in power steering, noise internally in gear including clucking noise. Replaced steering gear E9740 2.4 add .7 for steering wheel alignment |
| 143000 mi US $100 |
Power steering rack was replaced....it was making noise. |
| 37820 mi C $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. |
| 7000 mi | 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 |
| 28230 mi | Whining noise from power steering pump corrected by following GM Bulletin #2038033 |
| 65000 mi | Noise (Scuff, squeak) in steering column (est. repair over $1200) said not to be dangerous. |
| 24000 mi | Loud whining noise/vibration when steering after vehicle had warmed up. |
| 60140 mi | Steering noisy. Dealer never fixed either problem. |
| 177200 mi US $1000 |
Power steering pump, struts and belts |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | Suddenly became difficult to turn steering wheel, also car would go into low gear automatically when going downhil |
| 55000 mi | Front sway bar replaced. Faulty steering gear replaced. |
| 32000 mi | 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. |
| 87000 mi | Steering still making noise when sold. |
| 36000 mi | 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. |
| 38000 mi | Heard a rattle noise coming from the front end, especially over bumps. Dealer replaced right from sway bar link. |
| 44020 mi | Replace right front sway bar link. |
| 31000 mi | 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. |
| 88000 mi US $489 |
Steering boot linkage failing |
| 120800 mi US $60 |
Replaced worn stabilizer bar links |
| 142000 mi | Replace front control arm bushings and rear lateral control link on driver side. Not sure what's normal for these, but start to expect some this this with nearly 150K miles. |
| 21000 mi | Noisy power steering pump replaced. |
| 25000 mi | vibration/noise in steering. Bled air bubbles out of fluid. |
| 34000 mi US $100 |
Worn control arm. Heard slight clunking over small bumps. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 164000 mi | Prior to purchasing, steering pump replaced. Bushings replaced. Right side found when replacing steering pump. Went aheadcand replaced pass side at same time. Prior to purchasing vehicle, both struts replaced. |
| 125300 mi US $900 |
Power Steering Pump replaced. We also had to replace the transmission at 119k, just 18 hours after purchasing the Outlook back in October '12. |
| 128700 mi US $890 |
Steering rack replaced |
| 138000 mi US $860 |
both shocks and struts replaced |
| 215000 mi US $300 |
Front left tie rod |
| 39000 mi US $240 |
Loose front left stabilizer link |
| 51000 mi US $235 |
Right front stabilizer link worn. Replaced |
| 75000 mi US $434 |
Left Rear Control Arm replaced and wheels aligned |
| 86000 mi US $1330 |
Power steering pump leak |
| 91000 mi US $1250 |
Replace front struts and align Steering gear pinion shaft housing seal dry and noisy recommend replacing seal |
| 115700 mi US $240 |
Replace loose left rear toe adjustment arm |
| 121700 mi US $600 |
Replace Front Struts under lifetime warranty |
| 150000 mi US $500 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearings |
| 165000 mi US $1310 |
Left Front Strut leaking - Replaced - Life time warrantee on part |
| 168000 mi US $989 |
Left rear wheel bearing noisy. Upon multipoint inspection rear upper control arm found loose recommended replace |
| 35000 mi | Squeaking while turning steering wheel, replaced steering column. |
| 2000 mi | Creaking noise in suspension, primarily when turning, noticeable at low speeds, when parking, etc |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 114000 mi US $7 |
replaced front struts, strut mounts and strut bearings. clunking from rear shocks |
| 116000 mi US $170 |
The rear lateral arms and upper control arms had play in the bushings. Replaced complete arms with new bushings. |
| 181000 mi US $90 |
Front wheel bearings worn out and replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $601 |
My car started to bounce more prominantly. Found out that the front struts are worn out and not functioning well. I got the front struts replaced. |
| 19000 mi | There was a noise when turning the steering wheel. The mechanic told me about it when I took it in for oil change. |
| 101700 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump and steering drive mechanism |
| 17360 mi | 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) |
| 17980 mi | Power steering pump had been ordered prior trip, was replaced this trip. |
| 26040 mi | 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. |
| 28520 mi | Whining when turning tightly. Mechanic noticed vehicle seemed bumpy during test drive for complaint of steering whining. |
| 29140 mi C $891 |
Mechanic noticed bumpy ride when doing test drive for whining noise reported in February repair trip. Diagnosed as being front struts having leaked. |
| 36580 mi C $540 |
Power steering pump. (3rd replacement over lifetime of car.) |
| 48980 mi C $5000 |
Suspension bouncy again. Second time front struts have been replaced in 79,000 km. |
| 7000 mi | Power Steering Pump whine. |
| 36000 mi | Power steering pump replaced |
| 36000 mi US $100 |
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 |
| 51000 mi US $339 |
Power steering hum. Dealer replaced power steering pump. I payed for system flush, and PS fluid. |
| 68000 mi US $260 |
Replaced Steering Gear Housing. Flushed, bled PS system |
| 77000 mi US $310 |
RT FRONT STRUT NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW PROPER ALIGNMENT. ALL FOUR TIRES WORE BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGES BEFORE REPLACEMENT, STRUT WORK, AND RE-ALIGNMENT. |
| 109000 mi US $2100 |
Replaced both front struts because they were leaking fluid Alignment was checked and adjusted. I was concerned because of : 1. Having driven over curb (big bang) 2. Recently had tires rotated and tires are going whump, whump, whump while rolling. Whump sped up as speed increased. Still hear whump. |
| 13000 mi | Clicking noise when turning, front strut mount replaced. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4340 mi | steering pump failed |
| 29760 mi | Struts |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | Front strut bearings creak when wheels turned. Both need to be replaced. |
| 5000 mi | 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. |
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