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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 477 repairs.
2007 Saturn Outlook electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 78 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
| 5000 mi | Rear seat audio not working. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14880 mi | Lumbar support on driver's side inoperative. |
| 16120 mi C $120 |
Service airbag system warning came on DIC. Code was present and computer re-flash was done. |
| 31000 mi C $50 |
Replaced headlight bulb(caused by faulty wiring). |
| 149000 mi US $250 |
Alternator went out...did belts and hoses while I was in there |
| 66000 mi | 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. |
| 68000 mi | 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. |
| 6000 mi | 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 |
| 2480 mi | 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. |
| 9920 mi | 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 |
| 7000 mi | 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 |
| 33000 mi | 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. |
| 58500 mi | The BCM module was shorted out when Dealer completed a recall service while the car was in the shop for a different repair |
| 68400 mi US $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 |
| 72500 mi US $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 |
| 119000 mi | Replaced drivers and passengers(driver side)power window switches |
| 37600 mi | Factory battery died without warning, requiring multiple days of jumpstarting over weekend. Dealership did replace battery under warranty, even though 1600 miles out. |
| 176000 mi US $125 |
Passenger side high beam light burned out after 15 years of ownership. Replaced and upgraded high beam lights on both sides to LED as well as both low beam lights and both fog lights to LED. All forward facing lights are now LED and it is a marked improvement over the factory halogen bulbs. Invested in properly manufactured replacement LED bulbs so as to enhance light output, not blind other drivers, and to not disrupt light patterns of the light housings. Worth the extra money after the first early morning in the fog. |
| 110100 mi US $450 |
Fail to start due to electrical short. |
| 41000 mi | Washer pump not functioning properly. Also brought car in for washer heater recall. |
| 36000 mi | Power lumbar up/down movement in driver's seat not functioning OnStar Turn-by-turn direction capability ceased functioning. |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
pressure valves on A/C line loosened and drained coolant. |
| 850 mi | Rear hatch switch not functioning. Parts arrived for rear hatch switch, dealer replaced switch. Hatch is now working correctly. Replace power rear liftgate button on bottom inside of liftgate. Covered under warranty |
| 8000 mi | Lost OnStar telephone service. Problem was not fixed on first trip to dealer. Required a second appointment at dealer for them to fix it. |
| 6820 mi | Air conditioning always send cold air on driver's feet even when the control is set on top vent only |
| 17980 mi | 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" |
| 60140 mi | Dashboard lights went off a few times, but they could never figure out what happened. |
| 49500 mi | bright bulb burned out. Replaced both |
| 7000 mi | Rear power liftgate switch doesn't work intermittantly. Fixed by replacing liftgate switch. |
| 7000 mi | The dash display warned of tire pressure sensor fault for the right front and left rear tire. Dealer replaced faulty sensors. This fault happened right after last repair trip which involved rotating the tires. |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
The front blower motor was replaced |
| 207000 mi US $850 |
A/C Compressor and Alternator replaced bearings frozen. |
| 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. | |
| 74000 mi US $800 |
Left remote folding mirror would not fold in and out. 10 way power seat would not slide backward. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54000 mi | 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. 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. |
| 23000 mi | HomeLink garage door system would not activate. Replaced HomeLink module, I think. |
| 33000 mi | Replaced starter due to a whine sound when initially engaged. Tire Pressure Monitor system inop. |
| 36000 mi | Front compartment A/C blower motor failed. Replaced under warranty |
| 86000 mi US $1330 |
HVAC thermostat not working properly. Passenger Airbag sensor inop |
| 98000 mi US $306 |
Right Front Tire Pressure Monitor Faulty Signal |
| Air Bag service warning light will require a module replacement | |
| 165000 mi US $1310 |
Front and Rear Passenger side & Driver master electric window switches faulty - replaced |
| 10000 mi | 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 |
| 38440 mi | 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. |
| 83300 mi US $1300 |
Had to replace rear a/c line that cost $700 plus recharge it and labor for $1300. that was insane and went with the $300 repair so I have no rear air because who can afford that. A total rip off and the only one that can do it is the dealer. |
| 123000 mi | Airbag light came on. Also the tire pressure sensors stopped working. |
| 42000 mi US $420 |
Air Conditioning was not providing air to the passenger side of the car, it was producing warm air. The actuator was replaced which fix the problem. |
| 57000 mi US $15 |
Right-side DRL out, replace it myself. |
| 138000 mi US $212 |
Multiswitch replaced due to front windshield washer switch failure. |
| 172700 mi US $300 |
Connector to rollover sensor (passenger airbag light) was corroded. |
| 88000 mi US $489 |
Driver's side mirror turn-signal indicator not working |
| 98300 mi US $100 |
Rear electric hatch stopped working...was making grinding noises. |
| 4000 mi | 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. |
| 8000 mi | 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. |
| 32860 mi | Nav system replaced - disc read error. |
| 34000 mi | Seat track motor and track malfunctioned |
| 35000 mi | seat track and motor replaced |
| 34000 mi US $100 |
Drivers side headrest DVD player would not turn off. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 7000 mi | Rear right speaker was blown. Replaced rear speaker. In the process they cracked a trim panel. |
| 26000 mi | 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. |
| 39000 mi | External temperature gauge registers 10 degrees higher than actual temp. successful repair of temperature gauge. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi | headlight issue and wiring harness replaced air conditioner surging - not noticed by tech |
| 117500 mi | Warranty front head lamp wiring harness replacement, husband is master certified mechanic and he did warranty repair. |
| 35000 mi | Outside thermometer sensor had to be relocated with new parts. TSB |
| 52000 mi | Radio would not turn off after the vehicle was turned off. They had to replace door switch. |
| 61000 mi | Air Bag Sensor in bumper went bad, they had to replace it. |
| 114000 mi US $110 |
replaced all four door speakers some window switches not working either on the up or down settings. |
| 115500 mi US $12 |
replacement of rear hatch latch button |
| 119000 mi US $55 |
Replaced, AC Compressor Clutch plate, Coil and bearing |
| 8680 mi | 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 |
| 11160 mi | 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 |
| 32960 mi C $165 |
While driving in a rainstorm the windshield wipers completely quit working after being on high for 30 minutes. Was told the bolts had come loose so that the gear assembly wasn't touching properly. Bolts were torqued and treated to not slip. |
| 11000 mi | Window switch located on drivers door intermittently failing to operate passenger side front door window |
| 20000 mi | Remote starter buzzes or hums somewhere in engine compartment uncomfortably loud. Sound goes away when key installed and turned to on. |
| 30000 mi | Alphanumeric display would not show tire pressures, indicated "service tire pressure monitor." Technician quickly reprogrammed sensors with hand-held device. |
| 41000 mi US $35 |
Tire pressure monitor quit displaying pressures. Reset as part of tire rotation, and oil service. |
| 109000 mi US $2100 |
Alternator putting out zero voltage. Replaced alternator |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33480 mi C $100 |
changing Left back turning light bulb |
| 110800 mi US $600 |
Airbags lights/sensors |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 3000 mi | 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. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 64000 mi US $400 |
Second time in shop for leak in A/C. |
| 64000 mi | Back in shop a month later, freon had again leaked out. This time they said it would cost $2,000 to fix. Sold car. |
| 1000 mi | 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. |
| 5000 mi | 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. |
| 1000 mi | Driver's seat "rocks" when in the farthest back position. New track & motor were ordered. |
| 3000 mi | Driver's seat "rocks" when in the farthest back position. New track & motor installed. |
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