2008 Saturn Outlook lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 250 complaints for the 2008 Saturn Outlook, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 250 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 218 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 13
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 60 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 109 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 218 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 13 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn outlook. The contact stated that upon inspection, he noticed that the passenger front head lamp was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that wiring harness had melted and caused the bulb to fail. He then added that the other head lamp would soon fail. The vehicle was repaired at an expense of$ 360.00. The failure mileage was 41,000. The current mileage was 42,000. Updated 10/27/09. Updated 10/29/09.
2008 saturn outlook headlight. The passenger headlight is going on and off. The wiring is hot to the touch. Plus I can't get to the light area without taking off the bumper skin.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Outlook
- Electrical system 166 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 121 complaints
- Air bags 98 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Body & structure 46 complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 36 complaints
- Stability control 20 complaints