2008 Saturn Outlook engine problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Saturn Outlook — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine power reduced- this has happened on several occasions, where the engine just stopped running while driving, in town. Main wiring harness was repaired the first time because insulation was deteriorated and wiring was stuck together. Less than two weeks later, engine stops again while driving…”
filed Jul 2, 2020
“Power steering randomly goes out and returns causing jerky lurching turns couple years now since reaching over 100k mileage, have 173k miles currently. Is now leaking fluid. Pcv valve replaced twice, not recalled but mechanics have said it's common for my vehicle, causes hesitation while idling…”
filed May 24, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Outlook years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Outlook | 17 | 9% |
| 2007 Outlook | 27 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Saturn Outlook
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.