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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%)

Chart based on 353 repairs.
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2008 Saturn Outlook other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (74%)

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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 :-( 

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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 

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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. 

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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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2008 Saturn Outlook Other Problems

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