CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Saturn Outlook has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (75 reports).
2009 Saturn Outlook recalls
Open liftgate can fall suddenly and strike someone
Certain 2007-2012 GM crossovers with a power liftgate have gas struts that can wear out prematurely.
Most common 2009 Saturn Outlook problems
Problem areas named in the 192 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 75 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Steering | 44 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
What owners report
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. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under GM Campaign Number: 10287C since the campaign had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unkno
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. We had just had our engine mounts replaced and the oil changed. The vehicle has been well maintained. I have seen the issue with the timing chain failure is a common problem in Saturns/GM from internet research. It looks like there was a service bulletin to bring the car in if Service light comes on and you âthinkâ itâs due to premature wear of timing chain. Now we are told the engine needs to be replaced because it was damaged by the timing chain failure and it seems like a known defect t
UNKNOWN We have only had this vehicle for approximately 4 months and have had soon many issues but the electrical system has been a problem non stop
I bought this 2009 Saturn Outlook yesterday from a used dealership they said there was nothing wrong with the car well I live over 100 miles away from where I bough it and about halfway home itâs it was dark outside I was driving on the highway going up a hill the motor was acting like it wanted to jump out f the car (Iâm not sure exactly how to describe it) anyways it only did ur for just a second then stopped all went back to normal and today just died while driving and now it wont start wont even turn over
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR SLOWED DOWN REALLY SLOW I PULLED OVER AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON IT WOULDN'T CRANK.
2009 Saturn Outlook questions
Does the 2009 Saturn Outlook have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2009 Saturn Outlook: Open liftgate can fall suddenly and strike someone; Seat Belts; Air Bags:Side/Window; Seat Belts; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn Outlook?
Based on 192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (75), Electrical System (44), Steering (44).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Saturn Outlook has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.