repaired · 2018 Q2
Body: hatchback/liftgate
Risk. If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
2010 Saturn OutlookProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2010 Saturn Outlook, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-415 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Saturn Outlook has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Steering
6Exterior lighting
5Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
1Engine
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 Saturn Outlook recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Seat belts
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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags: side/window
Risk. Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saturn.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Outlook year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlook median. How we score
'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Saturn Outlook safety ratings
2010 Saturn Outlook 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Saturn Outlook, and the recalls they led to.
- Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureLed to recall 21V-245
- Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Outlook owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT, TYPICALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, THE STEERING NEARLY FREEZES UP MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE SHOP - CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS, AND I HAVE CALLED MY DEALER - SAYS IT'S NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND NO RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS TYPE OF THING SO…
WHEN DRIVING SLOW FORWARD OR BACK, WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, IT LOCKS UP THEN WILL COME LOOSE, LETTING YOU TURN THE WHEEL. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST GM BY THE CHEVY TRAVERSE OWNERS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. CASE NUMBER IS [XXX], FILED 3/12/13. SINCE I HAVE A SATURN, THAT…
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