Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Saturn Outlook
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Saturn Outlook has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 511 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V415000 Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V410000 WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE/HEAVY SNOW OR ICE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V062000 REPROGRAMMING OF AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 154 complaints
- Power Train 128 complaints
- Electrical System 115 complaints
- Air Bags 88 complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Structure 36 complaints
Of the 511 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 511 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Saturn Outlook has a higher number of complaints, dominated by issues with exterior lighting, power train, and the electrical system. It features five NHTSA recall campaigns, particularly related to the electrical system and airbag functionality. These factors suggest a below-average reliability rating. However, specifics on failure rates and costs are limited, indicating some uncertainty.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$300 | very common |
| power train | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Strange engine noises
- Electrical failures
- Airbag warning light
- Steering difficulties
- Warnings on electronic stability
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Saturn Outlook at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.