Three problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2008 Saturn Outlook. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Saturn Outlook based on all problems reported for the 2008 Outlook.
Power steering intermittently fails while turning left or right at low speeds. When it fails it becomes very difficult to turn the steering wheel, requiring significant force to complete the turn. This becomes very dangerous and a major safety issue. Repairs shops have not been able to diagnose the issue since it happens intermittently. Issue began to occur with less than 100k mikes.
Power steering fails whenever there is a decrease in speed. Especially difficult when trying to turn into merging traffic.
Power steering pump was first replaced due to failure in 10/2011. Power steering pump has again failed and now requires replacement of the pump, hoses, and steering rack due to the damage caused by failed pump at a cost of $1,700. Technician advised that the parts have to be ordered from canada and will take up to 3 weeks to come in!! the first replacement pump's 1 year warranty expired, so once again, I'm paying out of pocket to replace this part as a result of a "known problem. " last fall I had an issue with the sunroof leaking into the cabin of the car due to another "known problem. " gm needs to step up to the plate and recall these vehicles to correct these "known problems. ".