2009 Saturn Outlook Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

42Steering complaints

21.9%Of all 192 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING71 · 37%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 · 21.9%

STEERING42 · 21.9%

POWER TRAIN19 · 9.9%

ENGINE17 · 8.9%

Share of the 192 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Saturn Outlook overview page.

What owners report

“THE CAR HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY HARD TO STEER AFTER BEING IN A PARKED POSITION. ONCE YOU MOVE IT OUT OF A PARKED STATE THE STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10617545 — filed 07/30/2014

“WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN COMING OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY THE MAKE A SMOOTH TURN. NOT KNOWING WHAT…”NHTSA complaint 10610293 — filed 07/14/2014

“JULY 6, 2014 ? RPM / MPG AS I WAS IN THE HOV LANE I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I COULD HEAR THE CAR TRANSITIONING, BUT…”NHTSA complaint 10609461 — filed 07/09/2014

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Saturn Outlook have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Saturn Outlook: 42 of 192 complaints on file (21.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Saturn Outlook have in total?

192 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.