MY 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK BURNS OUT HEADLIGHTS (WHICH ARE VERY EXPENSIVE) WITH ALARMING FREQUENCY. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT IT IS BURNING OUT WIRING HARNESSES WHICH COST SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS EACH TIME A REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. THROUGH RESEARCH, I KNOW THAT OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME FAILURE OF AN (OBVIOUSLY) CRITICAL COMPONENT. *TR
2007 Saturn Outlook lighting problems
severe 97 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
97
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
I HAVE A 2007 OUTLOOK XR WITH RE-OCCURRING HEADLIGHT ISSUES, UPON FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE ISSUE AND REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE LOW BEAM BULBS NUMEROUS TIMES, I FOUND THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE CONNECTION POINT OF THE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE MELTED THROUGH THE HARNESS THUS LEAVING EXPOSED WIRES. LIKE SO MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS VERY SAME ISSUE WITH SATURN OUTLOOKS, THIS IS A VERY HIGH FIRE…
I HAD MY CAR LOOKED AT BY THE LOCAL MECHANIC TO FIND OUT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS WENT BAD. MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO ITS NOT COVERED. IT SEEMS THIS HAS BEEN A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT ON MY 2007 OUTLOOK STOPPED WORKING. I STARTED TO REPLACE THE BULB BUT NOTICED WHEN I LOOKED AT THE CONNECTOR THAT IS ONE OF THE WIRE'S HAS ALMOST COMPLETED BROKEN/BURNT AWAY FROM THE IT. *TR
FOR ABOUT A MONTH THE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING CAME THROUGH THE VENTS OF THE CAR. UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE. THEN THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER. WHEN WE WENT TO REPLACE IT THE SOCKET TO THE WIRES WERE BURNED AND MELTED. UNABLE TO FIX IT AND NOW WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT AND GET REPLACED. HEADLIGHT HAS BEEN OUT FOR ABOUT THREE MONTHS NOW. WE ARE LUCKY NOTHIN…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2007 Saturn Outlook?
It's a meaningful issue. 97 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
At what mileage does the lighting 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 $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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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