2007 Saturn Outlook
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 511 |
| 2008 | 633 |
| 2009 | 192 |
| 2010 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
29% of complaints: exterior lighting — 147 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK XR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE HEADLIGHTS WAS MELTING, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20101130
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20101014
23% of complaints: power train — 118 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR FLASHED. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONING BLEW OUT SMOKE AND THE TRANSMISSION JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180223
WIFE CALLED ME AND SAID HER CAR WOULDN'T MOVE - BELT PROBLEM? HAD HEARD CLATTERING AND HIGH PITCHED WHINE EARLIER AND YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO START CAR AND SHIFT IT INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130417
22% of complaints: electrical system — 112 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE CAR JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND IN THE DASH. THE FRONT OF THE CAR BURNED UP COMPLETELY. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20140514
15% of complaints: air bags — 76 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the air bag, the traction control, and the electronic stability control warning lights were illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241107
11% of complaints: steering — 54 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM), WHICH CONTROLS THE FUNCTION OF FRONT AIR BAGS, MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM COMPUTER MODULE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-966-9463 OR SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Campaign 07V062000 — check if this car was fixed
NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SI
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WW
Campaign 08V441000 — check if this car was fixed
GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWA
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN O OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, SATURN AT
Campaign 08V410000 — check if this car was fixed
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE E
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEE
Campaign 10V240000 — check if this car was fixed
Loss of Headlamp Illumination
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016.
Campaign 15V415000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Saturn Outlook — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (147 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (118 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (112 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 07V062000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V441000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V410000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10V240000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V415000 (structure) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2007 Saturn Outlook reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Saturn Outlook have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.