Avg. Price Paid:$11,356 - $15,397
Original MSRP: $27,255 - $31,555
MPG: 16 City / 24 Hwy
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2007 Saturn Outlook Recalls & Reliability

These scores and this review are from when the car was new.

Scorecard

Overall: 2007 Saturn Outlook U.S. News Best Cars 8.2
Critics' Rating: 8.7
Performance: 8.3
Interior: 8.1
Safety: 9.3
Reliability:
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Pros & Cons

  • Peppy engine leaves drivers satisfied
  • Decent fuel economy for an eight-passenger vehicle
  • Despite its size, it handles like a much smaller vehicle
  • Reviewers impressed with third-row comfort and generous cargo space
  • Without correction, transmission flaws detract from overall performance

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Review Last Updated: 5/2/08

Recalls

There have been 3 safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRecall Date: 08/27/2008
  • Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V441000
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 857735
  • Summary: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR AT MYGMLINK, HTTP://WWW.GM.COM/RECALL.
  • Notes: GM RECALL NO. 08048. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESRecall Date: 08/06/2008
  • Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V410000
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 88809
  • Summary: GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPERS RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT AND THE WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER CRANK ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE LINK, AND A CRANK ARM NUT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR AT MYGMLINK AT HTTP://WWW.GM.COM/RECALL.
  • Notes: GM RECALL NO. 08091. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULERecall Date: 02/21/2007
  • Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V062000
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 13032
  • Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM), WHICH CONTROLS THE FUNCTION OF FRONT AIR BAGS, MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL CRASH. ALSO, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY FAIL TO PROVIDE WARNING THAT THE SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE.
  • Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SDM COMPUTER MODULE. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-966-9463 OR SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
  • Notes: GM RECALL NO. 07034. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

Dependability Ratings1 2007
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1These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.

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Warranty

Every 2007 Saturn is covered by a three-year/36,000-mile bumper to bumper warranty. In addition, the Outlook comes with a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, with five-year/100,000-mile 24/7 roadside assistance and courtesy transportation.

In regards to the Outlook's level of reliability, auto reviewers are generally both cautious and satisfied. While USA TODAY warns that "it's a brand-new model, and first-year bugs are a threat in the auto world," Atlanta Journal-Constitution claims that it's "well-designed and runs like a dream."

According to an auto writer at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "I would be comfortable giving the Outlook a chance, as it does seem to be very well built. Another plus is that Saturn's dealers are well known for their great customer service -- both during and after the sale." Nevertheless, USA TODAY warns that's it's "already ... been recalled to fix a potentially faulty air bag system. A minor flaw easily and permanently fixed."

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