2008 Saturn Outlook engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 52 complaints for the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
I was traveling about 60 MPH on hwy. Car shut off and back on, it was also raining. Smelt really bad like a fire. Went straight home, took car to shop the next day. The water leak I thought had been fixed was leaking into the electrical board caused a burn out while I was driving because it was raining.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact started the ignition and the "check engine" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, the fuel gauge indicator displayed " empty fuel" at any given fuel level capacity. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection on two separate occasions. The failures were contributed to the cam shaft sensor and fuel level sensor.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Outlook
- Lighting 250 complaints
- Electrical system 166 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 121 complaints
- Air bags 98 complaints
- Body & structure 46 complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 36 complaints
- Stability control 20 complaints