| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 353 repairs.
2008 Saturn Outlook other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 70000 mi | Power seat sometimes will not lower from highest position. Have to move it forward and back first then it will lower. |
| 16120 mi | Rear door gas rams needed replacing as they were no longer sufficiently holding the tailgate open. |
| 19220 mi | Recurrence of knocking noise from under engine when driving slowly over bumpy ground. Sounds like something loose. I expect it will return :-( |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47740 mi C $1500 |
Tailgate struts failed. |
| 1200 mi | Seal around Tail-light needed to be re-glued |
| 24000 mi | Water leaking into passenger compartment. Repeat of 9/08 problem. Repeat of the water leak problem. |
| 32000 mi US $600 |
Rear hatchback would not stay open. Would drift partially closed over time. Replaced both side struts. |
| 5000 mi | Sun roof drain pluged, water leaking into cabin. Screen in drain tube drilled out. |
| 25000 mi | Leak inside car, entire passenger front floor soaked, followed by ant infestation. Dealer fixed leak, replaced carpet. |
| 22000 mi | rear wiper replaced rear wiper under warranty |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $20 |
Changed purge valve due to hard start after gas fillup |
| 97000 mi US $121 |
Ordered part from CARID, had it installed at my local mechanics |
| 17980 mi | Lift Gate Struts Leaking - Replaced |
| 33480 mi | Passenger Air Bag Sensor not consistently detected Adult passengers in front seat. |
| 107780 mi C $150 |
Windsheild Wipers stoped working. Wiper transmission failed - part replaced. |
| 12000 mi | The rear liftgate struts failed (were leaking), so the rear liftgate would not stay open. The dealer quickly replaced both liftgate struts. |
| 35960 mi C $60 |
Cracked valve stem causing slow leak and low air pressure warning |
| 47740 mi | Replaced rear hatch struts |
| 54960 mi C $150 |
Valve stem broken |
| 35000 mi | There are small scratches on the tint on driver side door. They said it is not from the door, so we must have done it. They noted it and I said if I noticed new ones I would be bringing it back for them to repair under warrienty. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | driver's seat track needed to be replaced. Was binding and chattering when moved backwards. driver's seat track needed to be replaced. Was binding and chattering when moved backwards. |
| 128000 mi US $310 |
Front windshield wiper assembly broke at motor connection (bushing) |
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