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2009 Saturn Outlook Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
50,638miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 1% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,638 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.

“Driving on highway when warning appeared traction control offline service stabilitrak . My husband had received the same warning two days earlier. So we took it to the Saturn dealership. The tech asked us if we drove two footed ie braking and accelerating at the same time. We do not do that. We were then advised that the sensors for the position of the brake pedal needed to be replaced the part was only $11.40 but we were charged for 2 hours of labor!”

NHTSA complaint #10535348, filed 2013-08, 64,275 miles

“Owner noticed a whining noise when turning at low speeds. Dealer diagnosed a failed steering rack (pinion), leaking power steering pump, and leaking water pump. Vehicle was purchased new in 2009 and currently has 39,000 miles (no longer under bumper to bumper warranty).”

NHTSA complaint #10470187, filed 2012-08, 37,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200921%
2008122%
200792%

Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Outlook

Exterior lighting
75 complaints
Electrical system
44 complaints
Steering
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology