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2008 Saturn Outlook repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- 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 353 repairs.
2008 Saturn Outlook body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6820 mi | Squeaking brake pedal when applied. Needed lube. |
| 6200 mi | Wrinkle in leather trim in 2nd row seat Driver side by headrest. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47740 mi C $1500 |
Rear right light, moisture inside break light, chrome peel off inside the light. |
| 11000 mi | Driver seat electrical seat adjusting panel came loose. Apparently not locked in place correctly from factory. Technician reseated and locked panel. No problem for one month since fixed. |
| 24200 mi US $20 |
Protective strip on vertical edge of driver door lost adherence on lower 6 inches. Chevy dealer said they had no means to re-stick the strip. They referred us to now defunct Saturn dealership. No luck there. A/C control head "recirculate" button had paint peeling problem. Replaced and programmed the A/C control head-HVAC module. Driver's seat adjustment panel would not stay attached to seat. Repeated attempts to firmly attach panel failed. Left front outer seat bezel tabs were cracked. Replaced left front outer seat bezel insert. |
| 117000 mi US $334 |
Water leak from clogged sunroof tubes |
| 5000 mi | Tailgate seal leaking at both bottom corners. Seal replaced. |
| 31000 mi | Headlight harness needed replacing, known defect not at recall status. |
| 13000 mi | Rear Saturn emblem is discolored/peeling. Dealer ordered new emblem and will replace it. |
| 14000 mi | Replaced rear emblem. |
| 42000 mi US $300 |
Water leaked from roof area. Leak was found to be the sunroof housing. Housing was resealed. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $200 |
Cracked windshield, no sign of impact, had to replace it to pass inspection. |
| 17980 mi | Rear Emblem replaced - peeling |
| 29140 mi | Saturn Emblem on Liftgate Discoloured Rear Liftgate Emblem replaced Saturn Emblem on Liftgate Discoloured Rear Liftgate Emblem replaced |
| 30340 mi | Rear Liftgate Emblem replaced |
| 104780 mi C $200 |
Climate control buttons "peeling / flaked". Climate control panel replaced. |
| 12000 mi | Squeak on passenger-dash side of car. Repaired squeak on passenger-dash by putting foam inserts into A-pillar |
| Rear passenger window was stuck first time I tried it when I brought vehicle home. Dealer service discovered weather stripping became loose and jammed window. Stripping replaced, window works fine now. |
| 31000 mi | One of the side panels had been sliced. |
| 35000 mi | Left panel in trunk kept coming off. Sunroof leaking. Repaired and isn't leaking any more. |
| 4960 mi | "Air Bag" tab on passenger side A pillar would not stay in. Dealer fixed it but also ordered a new handle (not the door handle, the "holy s---" handle on the A pillar. |
| 8680 mi | Console arm rest would squeak when you rested your arm on it. |
| 20460 mi | Airbag tab replaced |
| 37820 mi | AC drainage backing up, draining into passenger side footwell. Shop cleaned drainage hose. |
| 50840 mi | Sun roof drain hose blockage - repaired as per TSB |
| 85340 mi C $300 |
Rust perforation on lip of hood. Affected area was too large to effectively repair - GM replaced entire hood. |
| 13000 mi | trim on rear hatch was damaged by water drivers seat lumbar mech. was replaced |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi | There was a rattle in the vent. They discovered broken parts inside somewhere and had to order parts. It was repaired in June. |
| 6000 mi | There was a flaw in the paint of the right back quarter panel. They repainted it. Rattle repaired. |
| 10000 mi | Water leaking in down passenger seat belt and around that area. When fixing the leak, they had to pry off two small pieces in the molding that holds seatbelt. They scratched it all up when taking them off. They ordered and replaced the section the seatbelt rolls up into. |
| 4500 mi | Sunroof leaking in carwash, nothing done. Dealer stated: Some water (even rain) is designed to get by the seal. Drain tubes designed to drain water from sunroof trays can be overcome. |
| 8000 mi | Sunroof leaking, glass and seal were replaced. Haven't had leaking since. |
| 12000 mi | Rattle in dashboard and headliner. |
| 12000 mi | Drivers side power seat would grind/jump when adjusting the seat forward or backward - repaired in November 2008. The dealer took care of it under warranty by replacing the power seat track, took a week to get the part from GM. Installed new seat track. |
| 18000 mi | The center arm-rest squeaks when driving. Dealer won't fix it - they say that GM's warranty does not cover squeaks and rattles of interior trim pieces. |
| 33500 mi | Rear tail light assy replaced due to paint (chrome) defect. Finish appeared to erode from inside the assembly. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 23000 mi | Water leaking into car from faulty seal in sunroof. |
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