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2010 Saturn OUTLOOK

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Saturn OUTLOOK has 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 23. The most common issue is steering problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: 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 vehicl. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year.

23

Total Complaints

4

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 7)

STEERING

7 complaints
30%
  • • 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 VEHICL
  • • 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 FREQUENTL
  • • 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
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 VEHICL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Saturn OUTLOOK

Based on 22 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 77K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
3
30-60K
4
60-100K
11
100-150K
4
150-200K
0
200K+
0

LIGHTING

Reported earliermedian 63K mi · 6 reports
0-30K
1
30-60K
2
60-100K
2
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ELECTRICAL

Reported earliermedian 70K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
0
30-60K
2
60-100K
2
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 80K mi · 7 reports
0-30K
1
30-60K
0
60-100K
5
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (4)

SEAT BELTS20/05/2014

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Saturn OUTLOOK

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,527
Per month
$211
Per mile
21.1¢
MPG
19
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,001/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,087/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Saturn OUTLOOK

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,494
Full coverage / month
$125
Liability only / year
$639
vs US avg
-11%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1494

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 23 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    STEERING: 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 VEHICL

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING IN MY SATURN. THIS IS MY FAMILY VEHICLE THAT I DRIVE MY CHILDREN IN AND BOUGHT IT WITH SAFETY IN MIND. I AM STARTING TO BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE. INSTEAD OF GM FIXING THE PROBLEM THEY HAVE TAKEN NO BLAME AND ARE ASKING ME TO PAY HEFTY BILLS RE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Saturn dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Saturn OUTLOOK — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2010
23Below Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
23
Recalls
4
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
23

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