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Saturn Outlook 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Saturn Outlook: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

192Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System44 complaints

44 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V240000.

Steering44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V073000.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V615000, 10V375000, 14V266000.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V118000.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V415000.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V615000Reported November 24, 2008 - 16,667 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 16,667 vehicles across all affected models.

09V073000Reported March 6, 2009 - 276,729 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 276,729 vehicles across all affected models.

10V240000Reported June 4, 2010 - 1,365,070 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,365,070 vehicles across all affected models.

10V375000Reported August 12, 2010 - 207,210 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 207,210 vehicles across all affected models.

14V118000Reported March 17, 2014 - 1,176,407 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,176,407 vehicles across all affected models.

14V266000Reported May 20, 2014 - 1,339,355 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,339,355 vehicles across all affected models.

15V415000Reported June 30, 2015 - 691,144 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 691,144 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP12003Opened June 4, 2012 - Closed July 24, 2014

Loss of Headlamp Illumination. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20093
201029
201137
201216
201311
201438
201516
201614
20174
20188
20195
20205
20212
20221
20232
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.