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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 34 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
| 81800 mi US $460 |
check engine light and stabilitrac warning light on. riding rough. |
| 102000 mi | Set Code indicating stuck on valve, vehicle would not shift out of 1st gear until engine stopped and restarted. Source of problem is completely contained in TCM or valve body, intermittent problem that now has gone away with no repair. |
| 108000 mi US $1400 |
bad seals on valve body leaking by, replaced valve body, engine powertrain diagnostic was accurate, car drivable during this time |
| 115000 mi US $150 |
Shifting became unpredictable and rough, especially climbing hills. Transmission Control Module had to be removed and plastic discs which were ruptured were replaced as well as new o-rings. Put transmission back together and refilled transmission fluid. Issue was resolved for $10 in parts + cost of transmission fluid. Dealer wanted us to replace TCM for thousands, glad we did the repair ourselves. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104000 mi US $850 |
The forward end of the drive shaft dropped to the asphalt as a valet parking person retrieved the Saturn from parking. Two days earlier, we drove interstate from NC to FL! |
| 99000 mi US $225 |
Tranmission control module was noted but it seems to be more of a transmission problem because problem came back after a month after work was performd dealer said it was transmission module another shop replaced it and said there was band material signs of transission plate failure |
| 55000 mi | leak in drive train |
| 9000 mi | Recall for trans reflash. Dealer could not locate reflash file on computer. Phone inquiry two weeks later got same result. |
| 17000 mi | Sudden transmission failure. Would not shift after stop. Diagnostic result: 'No 3rd gear'. Dealer found internal debris & stuck valves. Repaired per mfgr direction, dealer replaced piece parts (valves, seals, ...). |
| 22940 mi C $450 |
Did a reset on computer transmission. Nothing changed. |
| 47740 mi C $1500 |
Rear wheel drive no longer work. Had to change sensor. |
| 56580 mi | Transmission Failed. Doesn't shift gear anymore.6000$ damage, replaced tranny with new one. |
| 79360 mi C $1500 |
Solenoid stuck. Stuck in 2th gear. Had to change TCM (700$) because you can't change the solenoid alone. It's all part of the TCM. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $400 |
Reverse broke and caused other internal damage |
| 6000 mi | Brought in to dealer for oil change and was told of transmission update that needed to be done. Also, guy drove it and noticed slow pickup on it and suggested update of software. |
| 70000 mi | Car was not shifting internally properly. Would rev up when driving. |
| 51000 mi | 3/5 R wave plate, no reverse on vehicle repaired according to service bulletin published |
| 77000 mi US $1800 |
3-5-R wave plate broke. Replaced with a brand new transmission. |
| 54800 mi | Transmission wave plate broken. Many parts in transmission replaced. |
| 120900 mi C $300 |
Transmission cooler line leaking. . Line replaced. |
| 127280 mi C $150 |
Transmission intermittently not shifting beyond first gear. Problem determined to be faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM) sensors. TCM removed and sensors repaired, then re-installed. |
| 80900 mi | Transmission started slipping, now it's completely blown. Rebuilt. |
2008 Saturn Outlook 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi | Buzz has developed in drive train. Dealer unable to identify. Kept car for 2-days and it still buzzes (1600-1800rpm) once warmed up. I will take to a 3rd party transmission repair specialist to diagnose/repair. |
| 119000 mi US $3920 |
Rebuilt transmission with upgraded components. The transmission is still not 100 percent. Working with the shop to fine tune the repair (fingers crossed it all works out). |
| 38000 mi | Power steering and transmission cooler had leaking hoses, hoses replaced. |
| 24000 mi | I had the saturn parked on hill & it kept rolling in park. I had to put the parking brake on to keep it from rolling down the hill. Dealer could not find anything wrong & it never did it again. |
| 35000 mi | torque converter leaking |
| 55000 mi | LH axle seal leaking |
| 64200 mi | Check Engine Light on. Transmission would not shift. Local shop reported fault code P0716, Input Speed Performance fault. Car still under warranty so I took it to dealer. Dealer corrected wrong software in computer and found no problem. Transmission failed at 6:15 AM Tuesday. Towed truck to dealer, found codes P0717, P0756, P0796, & P0842 in computer and metal pieces in transmission fluid. Found 3-5-R wave plate in pieces. Rebuilt transmission, replaced torque converter. |
| 66700 mi | Transmission failed. Towed to dealer, dealer rebuilt transmission, 3 weeks later transmission would not shift. Dealer spent 2 weeks trying various fixes. Finally replaced torque converter and valve assembly and calls it fixed. We'll see |
| 75000 mi | Torque converter locking up caused car to shutter during low speed acceleration. Dealer verified problem and, after multiple failed repair attempts, dealer and GM replaced transmission with new transmission and rebuilt transaxle. |
| 90200 mi US $1000 |
Torque Converter failed and was replaced. Partial warranty coverage but most cost excluded due to "wear & tear." |
| 96000 mi | Transfer Case making noise |
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