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2010 Saturn OUTLOOK problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

16 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

79,243 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 16 complaints (43.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior743.8%
Electrical and battery issues531.3%
Engine operation425.0%
Braking behavior212.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering
7
Exterior Lighting
6
Electrical System
5
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Engine
1
Structure
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Steering7
Exterior Lighting6
Electrical System5
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

Steering: 7; Exterior Lighting: 6; Electrical System: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Engine: 1; Structure: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
6
100,000 to 149,999
3
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9996
100,000 to 149,9993
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010
2
2012
1
2013
1
2014
5
2015
1
2016
3
2017
2
2019
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20102
20121
20131
20145
20151
20163
20172
20191

2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 5; 2015: 1; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10574870 · 2014-03-26 (March 26, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SATURN OUTLOOK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS HOWEVER, EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING) BUT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG…

Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10574870 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10578608 · 2014-04-09 (April 9, 2014)

I WAS ENTERING A TURNING LANE AND TURNING FROM THE HIGHWAY ONTO THE ROAD OF MY RESIDENCE. THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL TO MAKE THE TURN. THERE WAS A CAR COMING THAT COULD HAVE HIT ME. SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT, THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY ALWAYS AT SLOW SPEEDS (BACKING OUT OF GARAGE, IN PARKING LOTS, MAKING TURNS, ETC.). ON ONE OCCASION, I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY ON A RAMP THAT IS CURVED AND LEADS DIRECTLY ONTO ANOTHER ROAD. DURING THE CURVE, THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING AND I …

Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10578608 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10323677 · 2010-04-04 (April 4, 2010)

MELTING OF HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS, THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT ON SAME VEHICLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10323677 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10334269 · 2010-06-02 (June 2, 2010)

HEADLIGHTS IN SATURN OUTLOOK 2010 FAILED. PROBLEM WITH WIRING ASSEMBLY. SMELL OF ELECTRICAL FIRE (NO FLAME, JUST SMELL). FOLLOWED WITH VISUAL INSPECTION TO SEE COMPONENTS IN BACK OF HEADLAMP SCORCHED. VERY EXPENSIVE TO SERVICE WITH NO APPARENT ROOT CAUSE ADDRESSED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 48,108 miles reported. Look up ODI 10334269 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10605999 · 2014-06-25 (June 25, 2014)

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING LOSS AT LOW SPEEDS FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. AFTER VIEWING HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS OF OTHER SIMILAR YEAR MODEL VEHICLES ON THE LAMBDA PLATFORM I CONTACTED GM/SATURN ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL. AFTER SPEAKING WITH A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO OUR LOCAL DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHEN EXPLAINING TO THE SHOP EMPLOYEE THE PROBLEM HE SAID THAT HE WAS AWARE OF WHAT TO LOOK FOR BECAUSE HE HAS HEARD OF M…

Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10605999 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11246016 · 2019-08-23 (August 23, 2019)

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN TRYING TO PARK IN A SPACE IN A PARKING GARAGE. IT ALSO HAPPENED WHEN TURNING IN MOTION INTO A STREET OFF A HIGHWAY WHILE BRAKING. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELS WERE FULL BOTH TIMES.

Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11246016 at NHTSA ↗