2008 Saturn Outlook problems and complaints
Owners have filed 633 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Saturn Outlook. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (247), Electrical System (164), Power Train (127).
Key takeaways
- 633 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 19 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 247 | 39% |
| Electrical System | 164 | 26% |
| Power Train | 127 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 97 | 15% |
| Structure | 46 | 7% |
| Steering | 45 | 7% |
| Engine | 37 | 6% |
| Visibility | 29 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Saturn Outlook 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2024-10-30
Transmission is failing. Reverse is slipping. Low torque trying back up inclines. Known problem with 2008 Acadia, Enclave, Traverse & Outlook per transmission shop who test drove and scanned. No code via dashboard, but scan tools and professional diagnostics verify failure. Techem has been replaced in February 2019, by...
Air Bags - filed 2023-11-14
Over this summer I went to start my truck and all the airbags pop out expect for the steering wheel air bag and dashboard air bag
Power Train - filed 2023-10-03
This has been a big problem for all Saturn owners. The transmissions are always going out in them. This transmission is starting to slip. I’m surprised there is no recalls. Very disappointed.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.