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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%)
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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 353 repairs.
2008 Saturn Outlook brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 92000 mi US $650 |
Master Cylinder was leaking into Brake Booster, both had to be replaced. |
| 80000 mi | Brake master cylinder allows fluid to enter brake vacuum booster, Brake Alarm & Stabilitrak alarm illuminated lo level. Will replace master cylinder & likely brake booster in June, leak may be over 1 year old, but is perhaps worse with time. |
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Replaced brake master cylinder vacuum booster, and replaced master cylinder, which was leaking from rear seal. Vacuum booster still worked, but exposure to brake fluid is deemed to make it unreliable |
| 33000 mi US $907 |
Master cylinder was leaking though no external signs of leakage. Caused Stabilitrack warning light to come on. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7440 mi | Oil Changed Brake pedal make "qwirks" noise and have to push far before the vehicle start slowing down. Dealer had a technical note for that, changed brake fluid and greased the brake pedal. |
| 19000 mi US $700 |
Brakes noisy when applied hard or on a downgrade, and left rear wheel hot gets to the touch. Found all four rotors to be badly rusted and pitted, and caliper brackets rusted. Replaced all rotors and pads, and lubricated all slides. |
| 60000 mi | Master cylinder was leaking into brake booster, causing brake light to turn on. Master cylinder replaced. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19220 mi | Squeaky break pedal. Service Bulletin already existed - dealer changed brake fluid type. |
| 104780 mi C $1837 |
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Failure. Right Rear Wheel Bearing Hub had to be replaced. Both rear brake backing plates corroded through / rotting. Replaced left and right backing plates, as well as left wheel bearing which disintegrated upon removal to replace the backing plate. |
| Parking brake light comes on while driving along with warning chime. Does not stop until I pull over, park, push in parking brake, release parking brake. Starts up again with in 10 minutes. |
| 13000 mi | brake pedal squeak-----installed updated brake fluid |
| 85000 mi US $1600 |
ABS, stability control. Forget specifics. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi US $90 |
Car stalled at stop sign and displayed 2 warning messages "Traction Control Off" and "Service Stabilitrack Soon." Messages disappeared after driving a few miles. Dealer found no codes and could not repeat problem. Problem repeated... |
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Warning said "Traction Control Offline" & "Service Stabilitrack Soon." Dealer said warning caused by cam position sensors and repairs would cost over $1000. Independent service station found problem with brake sensor. Repairs cost $300. |
| 70000 mi US $525 |
Right front brake caliper failed causing break pad to lock in on position. Repair required new calipers, pads and rotors on the front. |
| 1000 mi | Squeaking brake pedal. There is a TSB. The dealer took care of it in a day; involved changing the brake fluid and bleeding the brakes. |
| 6000 mi | There was a leak in the master cylinder so it was losing brake fluid. The alarm for the stabilitrack system would go off and it would say to have the brakes serviced. They just filled the brake fluid the first 2 times it happened. 3rd time it was fixed. |
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