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Saturn Outlook problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Outlook from 2007 to 2010: 1,352 owner complaints and 21 recalls across 4 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (633), 2007 (511), 2009 (192). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2010).

Saturn Outlook
Photo: Cutlass · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Exterior lights482
Electrical328
Transmission & drivetrain274
Airbags192
Steering154
Body & structure89
Engine82
Other / unknown55

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2007551119
2008563319
2009719219
201041619

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Saturn Outlook?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (633), 2007 (511), 2009 (192).

How many recalls has the Saturn Outlook had?

Across 2007–2010, NHTSA lists 21 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).