10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,002 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2007 Saturn Outlook electrical problems

electrical problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2007 Saturn Outlook:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2007 Saturn Outlook Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #112

Jan 202024

Outlook

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When it's cold I get frost inside my vehicle I replaced my windshield because I thought air was getting inside to cause the frost but after getting it replaced same issue water is leaking in and causing moisture and causing my vehicle not wanting to start because it's doing something to the battery

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #111

Feb 172022

Outlook

  • miles
I have a wire that burned-out and it controls my windows, sunroof, my ac controls, and then also my transmission is shutering

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #110

Jun 152019

Outlook

  • 200,000 miles
Water is leaking into the vehicle cause electrical malfunctioning. Water is collecting into the battery compartment. Electrical problems caused by water include radio, lights; dashboard( shuts off for a few seconds then comes back on) and interior, door locks, stability track malfunction at which point the car will shake and shut itself off while being driven above 40 mph.

- Udall, KS, USA

problem #109

Dec 152019

Outlook

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My passenger low beam headlight has burnt out and has been replaced at least 4 times in 1 month. It's currently 12/15/19 and it's burnt out as we speak

- Saint Martinville, LA, USA

problem #108

Jun 012019

Outlook

  • 135,500 miles
I was driving on the highway. I drove into some water on the road and lost steering. The wheel became very very hard to steer. Then it happened a few more time on the highway. Tonight, driving home in the rain and went threw a puddle of water on the road. Lost steering ability and had to stop the car in the middle of the road. I could not make my turn for the steering was some hard. I also noticed that the charging light came on as well when I went threw this puddle of water. The should be a recall a.S.a.P. this should not happen

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #107

Mar 062019

Outlook

  • 163,000 miles
When starting the stabilitrak light comes on and the buzzer goes off, then the check engine lights flickers off and on. This causes a rough idle like a misfire.I have had plugs and coil packs replaced as well as shocks and struts. Error still remains. Mechanic says one issue triggers the other. Have seen 100's of other similar complaints on full size GM trucks and other SUVS. Hopefully soon a recall issue

- Loris, SC, USA

problem #106

Jan 062019

Outlook

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving vehicle, the vehicle steering wheel started to lock or stalling while taking a turn. Initially this was a rarely occurrence. So I went to an auto shop to make sure that steering fluid is at its proper levels; it was. Then a week later, the steering started to lock frequently while taking a right or left turn. I then went to another mechanical shop for a second opinion and they found nothing. Just yesterday(2/9/2019), my vehicle stared to hum and the steering wheel once again tried to lock on me while making another turn and almost caused me 2 accidents on a major road. I was then told to look up to see if there's any recalls on my vehicle and I found nothing but I did find the exact same issues that my Saturn is experiencing currently from previous recalls

- Chalmette, LA, USA

problem #105

Jan 042019

Outlook

  • 160,000 miles
My first issue is that everytime it rains, water leaks from the sunroof. The area around the sunroof will be soaked and dripping down into the seats and down to the floor. Also my liftgate does not work. I have to manually lift it all the way up and down. I can hear the gears turning but they don't work.

- Wenatchee, WA, USA

problem #104

Nov 162018

Outlook

  • 121,000 miles
Started as one headlight going out and then you turn switch to manual and back to auto it come on again and now driving last night down the hwy both headlights went out and wouldnt come back on and went out next morning they are working but one is flickering it does it while driving and sitting still

- Onalaska, WI, USA

problem #103

Aug 142017

Outlook

  • 120,000 miles
The factory installed sunroof leaks rainwater into the interior of the car. It has affected airbags, sensors, electrical systems and power systems. If the car gets wet, the water travels to the electrical system to circuit boards and discharges the battery. The vehicle will die in traffic if water travels to the circuit board during driving. Airbags have evidence of water traveling through their assembly. Floor and seats are wet after rain, sprinkler, car wash, morning dew. Doesn't seems to be dependent on amount of water received. Battery tests fine on full charge. Alternator functioning correctly. Problem is directly related to sunroof leakage. Sunroof seal is not yet under recall. Yesterday, after a day of rain, the car had to be charged to drive to work. Drove 20 miles with no apparent power issues, but airbag sensors sent alert through the dash that airbags needed servicing. After work 7 hours later, car drove into okc rush hour traffic, water in the roof sloshed (you can hear it) and the car died. In traffic. Completely discharged the battery. No lights. No hazards. No door locks. No brakes, steering, ability to move the car in or out of gear, or even remove the key from the ignition. Car had to be jumped in order to put gear into neutral to move out of traffic and remove key from ignition. Charged all night on trickle charger and was running fine today. Except, it's raining now.

- Norman, OK, USA

problem #102

Jul 042017

Outlook

  • 118,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recently, we have noticed the sunroof of our Outlook started leaking into the frame of the car. We don't use it much, so it was an annoyance, it would drip water on the driver's lap after a rain. Then rainwater started leaking out of airbags in the front dash and windshield support area. Starting two days ago, after a rainstorm, the car will remain running when the key is removed, and sometimes the key cannot be removed, whether the car is running or not. The battery also dies every night, despite being a new battery and remaining on a charger. Online forums state the issue has to do with water accessing the circuit board and fuse area, allowing electrical systems to remain operating through a cross-fire or carbon-tracking, using the moisture to complete the circuit. This is a safety hazard for many reasons, not only a potential fire risk, or risk of the vehicle moving after it's been shut off, but also possible degradation of airbag systems throughout the dash and windshield area.

- Norman, OK, USA

problem #101

Jan 302017

Outlook

  • 119,545 miles
The passenger airbag turns off and on regardless if a person (adult) is sitting in the seat or not. This has been happening for about three months now. I contacted the dealer and they said that it was not a recall item nor would it be a safety issue. I feel that if I am in an accident and the air bag does not deploy that the passenger could be in imminent harm at the fault of GM. They will not replace the sensor unless there is a recall. This is a very common problem with several other vehicles as reported on multiple online vehicle owner forums. GM needs to do the right thing and protect their customers from faulty equipment.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #100

Nov 092016

Outlook

  • 106,233 miles
Now that its cold my truck wont start. Every morning I have to jump start it. I also notice the head lights go out well on one that is. The left one. When in idle the stability track light on dash board illuminates I know this isn't right I had that serviced already. Then the engine light comes on. The hatch back wont go up completely it will go mid stream and close back.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #99

Nov 012016

Outlook

  • miles
The 2007 Saturn Outlook include ongoing electrical issues (lights intermittent functioning, stabilitrack, traction control and ABS lights on intermittently, remote start doesn't work, power lift gate opens on it's own, lift gate switch failed internally

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #98

Mar 162016

Outlook

  • 165,000 miles
Roof leaks and passenger side window and door locks do not work

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #97

Jan 302015

Outlook

  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. During low climate weather, the ignition was turned to the on position and all of the warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was shifted into drive, but failed to move. While driving at various speeds, all of the warning indicators illuminated and the engine stalled. While driving during low temperatures, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was oil in the engine air flow. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

- Ducktown, TN, USA

problem #96

Sep 212015

Outlook

  • 135,676 miles
For a couple weeks I've been having problems opening my trunk hatch, I tried again today and it didn't open. I then bent down to pick up my bags when the hatch opened on its own and hit me in the head pretty hard. It's very frustrating not being able to open my trunk when I have groceries in it. I didn't go to the doctor or the er because I work in the medical field and can recognize the signs of a concussion.

- Niles, MI, USA

problem #95

Dec 152013

Outlook

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that when it rained, water leaked inside the vehicle from underneath the glove box compartment, driver's visor, sun roof, and the rear exterior accessory light. The contact discovered mold growing on both front doors and the front passenger floor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to an air conditioner malfunction. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the air conditioner then failed completely. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Lawrencevilles, GA, USA

problem #94

Aug 122013

Outlook

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard water moving around in the vehicle. While turning, water poured into the vehicle. The contact stated that the water was inside of the interior and exterior lighting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sun roof needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #93

Dec 212013

Outlook

  • 60,034 miles
My Saturn was disabled while driving on the freeway due to a cracked waveplate resulting in loss of gear which was repaired but was currently turned over for reimbursement. Problem solved. While my vehicle was in for repair the body control module was found to be faulty and needed replacement. After discussing this with my service rep at the dealership, and performing research I have found that this is a huge problem that is not being addressed. Failure of the BCM rendered my vehicle dead in the water. Thankfully other faulty equipment had me in a rental car at the time of the issue. I would like this issue to be investigated and believe a recall is in order. To me, the fact that I had to replace the module and there is a known issue only tells me it will happen again. I don't want to be left stranded and have my family along when it fails the next time.

- Germantown, WI, USA

Read the next 20 complaints »

Not what you are looking for?