2008 Saturn Outlook Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 633 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 1% of the 633 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2008 Saturn Outlook used at approximately 65,000 miles. The passenger air bag sensor had difficulties right off the bat. The GM service department looked at it and after glancing briefly at the computer monitor, it looked like the previous owner had many issues with the airbag sensor, too. They said it was probably something with where my son was sitting in the seat (17 year old boy). The sensor would go on and off intermittently. After some time, the air bag warning light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510450, filed 2013-05, 65,000 miles“Since I leased this vehicle, I have had to return it to the dealership a total of 6 times. My vehicle has been out of service for repairs for approximately 20 calendar days. The current mileage on my vehicle is 18,654. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265911, filed 2009-04, 15 miles“Since december 2007 when I bought a 2008 Saturn Outlook xr, I have been having problems with my rear (2nd row) folding seat. The problem persists and I have taken it to the dealership plenty of times and still not fixed. The problem with the rear folding seats are as follows: while the vehicle is in motion or stopped, the rear folding seats pops up, with or without a person sitting on the seats. Every time I take it to the dealership, they advised they were unable to repair it, because company policy states, if it does not happen in the mechanic's presence then it can not be fixed . …”
NHTSA complaint #10324416, filed 2010-04“The passenger side seat sensor for the airbag intermittently does not recognize that a person is sitting there. In the case of an accident the airbag will not deploy. This has occurred randomly for several years. I see another complaint for this issue as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10917429, filed 2016-10Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Outlook
247 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
127 complaintsAir bags
97 complaintsBody and structure
46 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Outlook
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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