2009 Saturn Outlook Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 3% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 was unloading groceries at home car was off and parked and the rear lift gate released and tried to close with me in way it fell and hit my back causing pain and tried to co tinue to close on me I had to pusht the lift gate open and it resisted”
NHTSA complaint #11155531, filed 2018-12, 126,000 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 miles“There was a leak that soaked the front passenger floor. Entire electrical system ultimately failed. Initially car continued to run with the key removed. Subsequent attempts to start vehicle resulted in key stuck in ignition and inability to start engine; battery only shows output of 4 volts!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10459732, filed 2012-05, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The power lift-gate fell on his head. He had to receive treatment from the hospital for injuries. He has not called the dealer or manufacturer. The failure mileage was 7,000. Updated 01/29/10 the dealer replaced the faulty shock. Updated 01/29/10”
NHTSA complaint #10295558, filed 2009-12, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics who advised that the drains in the pillars were clogged, causing a short in the fuse box. There was also mold and water under the front driver and passenger sides of the floorboard carpet. The mechanic stated the fuse box would have to be replaced and the wiring harness would have to be cleaned. The carpet would also need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468952, filed 2012-08, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V415000Jun 30, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012…Covers: Saturn Outlook 2007–2010, GMC Acadia 2007–2012, Buick Enclave 2008–2012 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10175855Apr 14, 2020This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: 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 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 28, 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