MYRModel Year Report

2009 Saturn Outlook

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2009 Saturn Outlook
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:56.793Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
192
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 511 complaints 2007 2008: 633 complaints 2008 2009: 192 complaints 2009 192 2010: 16 complaints 2010
2007: 511 complaints 2007 2008: 633 complaints 2008 2009: 192 complaints 2009 192 2010: 16 complaints 2010
2007: 511 complaints 2007 2008: 633 complaints 2008 2009: 192 complaints 2009 192 2010: 16 complaints 2010

2009: 192 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2007511
2008633
2009192
201016

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

39% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

CRASHFIRE
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Passenger headlamp went out. On my 2009 Saturn Outlook. Took the vehicle to the GM dealership for repair and found there was a fire in the wiring harness that controls the headlamps.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-25

Also filed under Electrical system

Steering

23% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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Travel us hwy when encountering rain condition vehicle had rear wheel loss of control into hydroplane, when attempting to correct steering into skid the steering failed to respond as if no power steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-25

Electrical system

23% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that she parked her vehicle, removed the keys from the ignition, and went inside her residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-05

Also filed under Power train

Power train

10% · 19 reports
CRASH

Engine

9% · 17 reports
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The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-07

I was driving and my car started to lurch and went into reduced power mode. I quickly pulled over and turned off the engine. It was towed into the shop, and we found that the timing chain had broken.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-23

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2008-11-26Seat belts08V615000 GM is recalling 16,667 my 2009 Buick enclave, Chevrolet traverse, GMC acadia, and Saturn Outlook vehicles for failing to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary. The recall began on November 26, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080…

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    2009-03-15Power train09V073000 General Motors is recalling 276,729 my 2009 Buick enclave, Chevrolet cobalt, hhr, malibu, traverse, GMC acadia, Pontiac G5, G6 and Saturn Aura and Outlook passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and ensure that the shift cable adjustment clip is fully engaged. In the event that the clip does not engage, the shift cable will be replaced free of charge. The recall is…

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    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 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…

    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…

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    2010-08-18Seat belts10V375000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet traverse, Buick enclave, GMC acadia, and Saturn Outlook vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward…

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. If a safety belt buckle is damaged, dealers will replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2010. Owners may…

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    2012-06-04Defect petitionClosed 2014-07-24 Loss of Headlamp Illumination
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    2014-06-16Air bags14V118000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014.

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    2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...

    Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.

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  8. R
    2016-11-15Structure15V415000 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.

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    2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
  10. I
    2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Saturn Outlook — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 75 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 44 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V615000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 09V073000 · Power train
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 10V375000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 14V118000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 15V415000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Saturn Outlook?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Saturn Outlook have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.