2009 Saturn Outlook Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 22%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 22% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving the vehicle was stopped at a red light when the power steering pump I will say exploded fluid everywhere and the vehicle would no longer turn at all I'm 6'1 270 athletic and could not move the steering wheel...I have read so many people having the same power steering issue and and no recall has been made...”
NHTSA complaint #11208424, filed 2019-05, 126,000 miles“Our Outlook had to have the power steering pump replaced due to a high pitch squeal when accelerating. The dealer also had to correct an issue with squeaking in the steering column. I have now heard of others with similar issues with the Outlook or acadia. Are these issues that should be recalled?”
NHTSA complaint #10472764, filed 2012-08, 35,000 miles“July 6, 2014 ? Rpm / mpg as I was in the hov lane I tried to accelerate. I could hear the car transitioning, but the rpms and miles per hour did not match. At 3300 RPM the car was stuck at 60 miles per hour and would not shift out of third gear. When I took my foot off the gas the car slowed down but the needle was still on 60 miles per hour. The car randomly jerked as if it was pushing itself from behind. When I was able to stop the RPM was 2200 and the miles read 20 even though I was not moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609461, filed 2014-07, 108,000 miles“The power steering is loud and hard to control at low speeds. I just took the car to the dealer after receiving a letter that says bring it in and have the power steering checked, but they said it was my gearbox leaking and it would only be $1600.00 to replace it not only that they charged $70 to tell me that.....this is after the $4500 transmission I just had replaced....all the other saturns are recalled for this issue, they need to take back all saturns and give discounts towards another car...these are garbage....thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10712797, filed 2015-04, 84,000 miles“I have had my Outlook for roughly a year and a half ago now, and my power steering seems to go out when going a low speed and turning. It has caused me 2 accidents so far within months of each other, increasing my insurance to $460/mo. One was backing up, it stopped turning and it backed into a vehicle, and the other was parking, it stopped and I scraped against another. I see this is a common problem. Something needs to be done about this. This could potentially kill someone. I'm in florida and we are allowed to turn left/right on green. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839183, filed 2016-03, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10191163Mar 8, 2021This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Outlook
75 complaintsElectrical system
44 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 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Saturn Outlook
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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