Ten problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2007 Saturn Outlook. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Saturn Outlook based on all problems reported for the 2007 Outlook.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering while being operated at 30 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was brought to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump and steering gear assembly were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Loss of power steering while driving through dangerous terrain. Multiple times on all types of roadways. Whole package is leaking and dealer states that the power steering rack, pump and lines need replacement along with alignment, vehicle now has 83000 miles on it. Cost per the dealer is around $2800. Mostly noticed while braking and attempting to turn steering wheel. Can regain steering by releasing brake and accelerating. Speed does not matter as it happens both from stand up to 70 miles per hour. Direction does not matter as it seizes up turning both to the left and right. Not safe for travel especially with occupants.
I was driving my 2007 Saturn Outlook when the power steering went out and I went off the road hitting a culvert head on. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. The driver seat on impact broke off of the frame of the vehicle. The only thing that saved my life was my seatbelt. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and after they hooked it up to their diagnostics, they found that there was a mistake in the sensor codes. The code showed that the vehicle rolled over. The vehicle never did roll over whatsoever. Also the power steering pump was defective and later a recall came out informing owners of this. After research I found that previously there was a recall for a defective air bag module. This had been replaced. However the airbag still did not deploy during the front impact collision.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact heard a humming sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the sound could be heard at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact mentioned that when driving at low speeds she noticed a loud humming noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
While pulling into a parking lot, I lost steering. I took it to the dealership and they stated they could not find anything wrong with the power steering pump. They asked if I drove through a puddle. It was raining during the incident. The dealership stated water probably got on the belts and caused the problem. They stated inner fender guards could help solve the problem. My incident only occurred at about 5 -10 mph, but it gets me a little nervous if this occurred on a highway around 55 - 60 mph. It seems like there is more to the problem then just water getting on the power steering belts.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Outlook. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and made an abnormal noise. The dealer stated that the power steering pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 31,182.
We bought the car Jan 8 of 2010 and was still under full warranty- after the first month I brought into Saturn and told them of all issues. They said they got it all fixed in June of 2010 brought it in again for basically same issues and they said they fixed everything again and were also closing down that day so were hurrying me out the door. After that had same issues (especially steering wheel and engine problems,oil leaks, along with electrical problems) and we were directed to go chevy since Saturn was gone. Expressed to them same issues with steering wheel etc. They also fixed a recall on the electrical system. And fixed power steering pump that was broke two months later had same issues with steering and engine and airbag sensor and brought it again and they also fixed another recall, in the headlamp. (we have all documents) now the whole transmission is out and oil leaks again so since it still under power train they are fixing them but gm will not approve them to fix the steering column that needs to be replace nor the airbag sensor issue. We have called them everyday and sent them over all our paperwork the last two years showing that the steering column and airbag sensor have been an issue since before our full warranty was up. I just want my car to be safe and feel like I am in a death trap and still owe a lot of money on it. It is a total lemon and I am stuck with it these issues were from the start when the car was still under full warranty.
While at idle, the steering pump started "whining". The noise stopped after getting up to speed. Several times, while attempting to make a right hand turn, the steering column seized, causing the vehicle to skid at approximately 25 mph. This is a serious safety issue. It seemed to only occur during rain.
Power steering pump needs replaced after 38,000 miles. Noise started @ 34,000 miles. Seems to be an issues on other Outlooks.