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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi | Transmission would not go into reverse nor out of 1st gear. Many parts replaced internally. |
| 82000 mi | Having trouble shifting out of 1st or 2nd gear after using towing mode. Intermittent problem |
| 28520 mi C $49 |
Transaxle seal replaced. Transmission removed, seal replaced, transmission replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $92 |
Driver side front CV Joint started making mechanical clicking noises while turning. |
| 32000 mi | Both cv joints replaced |
| 58500 mi | Reverse clutch plate needed to be replaced |
| 70000 mi | 3-5-reverse shift hub fail. repaired under 60/100k powertrain warranty |
| 106500 mi US $750 |
Broken wave plate. |
| 89000 mi | I had a "Pressure Solenoid" that was not working. |
| 112000 mi | Transmission was intermittently sticking in first gear and would not shift through gears. Also had not reverse when problem would happen. Dealer serviced the transmission with a special service pack from GM as this was a known problem. |
| 113200 mi | Took vehicle for transmission special service for 3-5-R wave plate. Came back from dealer with worse problems than it went in. Dealer had the Saturn for 2 weeks and sent trans to a trans shop for specialty work. |
| 17980 mi | 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". |
| 173000 mi | Transmission has ceased functioning and no longer feasible to continue repairs. |
| 139000 mi US $4400 |
Complete failure. Transmission rebuilt |
| 76000 mi US $3600 |
transmission needed to be replaced |
| 6820 mi | Transmission seems to stall sometimes on acceleration |
| 17980 mi | Oil leak from defect seal on transmission. |
| Transmission erratic when accelerating. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2000 mi | I had the transmission update done when I took it in. |
| 62000 mi | Transmission hiccups, transmission overhauled. |
| 51000 mi | the tranny rebuilt with less than 1500 miles it went out again do to faulty parts. |
| 145000 mi US $4400 |
Failure to shift from 3rd to 4th, check engine light. Decided to do full transmission replacement for 3 year/100k warranty on new tranny rather than risk a rebuild. I do tow with this vehicle. |
| 172700 mi US $300 |
replaced clutch plates 1,2,3,4 |
| 61000 mi US $90 |
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. |
| 104000 mi US $3200 |
Rebuilt transmission due to some kind of pressure disk failure known for these transmissions |
| 105000 mi | new torque converter started to shudder. Replacing it again. Chevy did come out with a satisfaction claim against these transmissions and covered 1700 of the 3600 it cost to do the transmission initially |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 174000 mi US $135 |
Replaced both front half-axles. CV joint was failing on the passenger side. Purchased new axles from 1A Auto(.com). Took advantage of Autozone free tool rental for special tools. |
| 174000 mi | Replaced with rebuilt transmission. Warranty covered since I had last replaced it in May, 2015 for $4200. |
| 7000 mi | reprogram computer. they refused to do this until Saturn customer service called. |
| 3000 mi | trans reprogram |
| 6000 mi | trans reflash |
| 42780 mi | Transmission re-built (especially reverse gears). |
| 82000 mi | Transmission went out in while driving down road, transmission was rebuilt under warranty. |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
Axel leaking so caused issues with transmission shifting irregular. Repaired and reprogrammed transmission at GM dealer. |
| 62000 mi | Complete transmission replacement |
| 12000 mi | Flash update for transmission. |
| 114000 mi US $110 |
Driver side axle shaft |
| 2000 mi | Tranny lag reprogram |
| 28000 mi | 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 |
| 33000 mi | Intermittently will not shift into park correctly, car rolls away when exiting the vehicle when this happens. |
| 38000 mi | 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. |
| 80000 mi | Transmission imploded. Dealer recommended total replacement with a rebuilt transmission. |
| 3000 mi | Transmission software update |
| 1860 mi | 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. |
| 36580 mi C $540 |
CV Joint cracked and leaking fluid. Replaced and steering aligned. |
| 48980 mi C $5000 |
The car broke down on way to dealer due to problems with it shifting between gears. Diagnosed as black transmission fluid with metal filings in the fluid and needing transmission replacement. Transmission rebuilt. (Had vehicle towed to this shop from dealer) diagnosed as clutch wave plate having broke which damaged other parts in transmission when it broke. Known issue with transmission and updated parts are available. (Dealer refused to cover the work as the policy from gm that would have paid for the repair expired in feb 2017 - this is a known problem with these transmissions.) |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light, transmission hesitation |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | Transmission oil leak - PTO seal to AWD transfer case. |
| 5000 mi | Transmission software and calibration update. |
2007 Saturn Outlook 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 6000 mi | Transmission leaking - replaced front seal for torque converter. |
| 1000 mi | 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. |
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