2009 Saturn Outlook Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 2% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,800 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.
“Driver side low beam light headlight does not work all the time on my 2009 Saturn Outlook that I just purchased on april 5th, 2011. After researching the problem and trying to fix the issue myself, found that there have many numerous reports of the wiring harness being wrong wire gauge that GM placed on this vehicle. It is very difficult to change the bulbs, having to remove front bumper and/or the undercover of the driver side fender well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10398412, filed 2011-05, 47,800 miles“I took my 2009 Saturn Outlook xe to the GM service center yesterday only to find out at 45000 my steering rack and pump needs to be replaced at $1300 +. Also, my timing chain is gone. My air conditioner stopped blowing cold air for the second time and lastly when I turn on my defrost it comes out at my feet. The air and the defrost I am still waiting for them to figure out the problem. How can GM get away with this. I haven't even reached 50000 miles and my car needs close to $5000 in repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10545094, filed 2013-09, 45,800 miles“July 5, 2014: previously we would smell the scent of water that had been there for a while, but there was no evidence of where it would come from. When we left our destination it was dry, but rain was in the forecast. It began to rain heavily as we continued to drive and suddenly, I felt water on my feet. By the time I checked the floor mat, it was heavily soaked and water was flowing from the bottom right side of the passenger seat. We had to make a stop on the way home while it was still raining. When we returned to the car the passenger floor mat was even more drenched. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610307, filed 2014-07, 108,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10249980Jan 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10249295Dec 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244200Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10241415Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
- 10240793Jul 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10237841Jun 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10234620Apr 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Outlook
75 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine 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.
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