2010 Saturn Outlook Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Saturn Outlook.
Worst 2010 Saturn Outlook Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Saturn Outlook.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 76,571 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 65,463 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 73,056 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Saturn Outlook
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,414,116 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.
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2010 Saturn Outlook — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Saturn Outlook reliable?
What are common problems with the 2010 Saturn Outlook?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Saturn Outlook?
Does the 2010 Saturn Outlook have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2010 Saturn Outlook?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saturn Outlook reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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