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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (80%)

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2009 Saturn Outlook

Engine not specified

96000 mi 3-5-R Wave Plate failure, Soleniod failure. Damage to internal components as a result. $2465 in parts were replaced $2100 in labor. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

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

98000 mi

US $2400
Replaced torque converter. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV

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

62000 mi at different speeds it would act like it was downshifting and then upshifting. We were told by someone that worked at a dealership that it was a well known problem with that vehicle. We traded it that weekend. 
8060 mi 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. 
11780 mi As reported earlier, engine revs rise momentarily on 1-2 upshift only. 

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2009 Saturn Outlook Transmission Problems

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