2009 Saturn Outlook Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
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
“JUNE 25, 2014: ONE WEEK AFTER WE SPENT $1600.00 FOR AN UNRESOLVED ENGINE LIGHT ISSUE WE WERE SOMEWHAT HOPEFUL THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD GO WRONG…”NHTSA complaint 10610302 — filed 07/14/2014
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN OUTLOOK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL WOULD ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10578364 — filed 04/08/2014
“TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND CAR BUCKS,SHUTTERS, AND SKIPS AT A RPM AT AROUND 1400-1600 RPM'S.”NHTSA complaint 10486747 — filed 12/02/2012
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Saturn Outlook have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 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 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
