AT APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MILES THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. FURTHERMORE, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ALWAYS SWITCHED OFF REGARDLESS IF THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. BROUGHT TO DEALER IN JUNE 2015 WITH MILEAGE OF 101,806. IT IS GIVING CODE B0081-OF STATING THERE IS AN INTERNAL FAULT IN PASSENGER PRESENCE SENSOR. APPROXIMATE COST TO FIX WAS AROUN…
2007 Saturn Outlook airbags problems
severe 65 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
65
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK. WHILE PARKED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BODILY AND INTERNAL INJURIES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BODY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND…
AIR BAG SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT FAILS INTERMITTENTLY AND LIGHT SUP THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD, AND DISABLES THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG, EVEN WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS OCCUPYING THE SEAT. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHENEVER THE CAR IS POWERED ON.
AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN LIT UP FOR AWHILE NOW. THEY SAY I NEED A NEW SENSOR. IS THIS NOT THE SAME ISSUE FROM A PREVIOUS RECALL? WHY DOES THIS NOT SHOW UP UNDER THAT RECALL?
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
It's a meaningful issue. 65 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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