2008 Saturn Outlook power train problems
127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Saturn Outlook — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission is failing. Reverse is slipping. Low torque trying back up inclines. Known problem with 2008 Acadia, Enclave, Traverse & Outlook per transmission shop who test drove and scanned. No code via dashboard, but scan tools and professional diagnostics verify failure. Techem has been replaced…”
filed Oct 30, 2024
“This has been a big problem for all Saturn owners. The transmissions are always going out in them. This transmission is starting to slip. I’m surprised there is no recalls. Very disappointed.”
filed Oct 3, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Outlook years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Outlook | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 Outlook | 128 | 25% |
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.