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2005-2006 · 2 model years

Saab 9-2X Problems by year

Owners have filed 121 complaints about the Saab 9-2X across 2 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (111). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age2005111 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2005
Complaints
121
Recalls
8
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

9-2X complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200610711Airbags-
2005111411Airbags-

Most common 9-2X problems

Saab 9-2X recalls 8

Latest 9-2X complaints

2005 Saab 9-2XSuspensionAirbags

The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 11V464000 (Suspension) and 15V323000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and Chevrolet 112 (631) 317-2348) were contacted but referred the contact to Subaru for recall repair assistance. The Subaru manufacturer and GM manufacturer were notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Suspension · Air bagsNHTSA 11641779
2005 Saab 9-2XAirbags

Does recall supposed to be done under the general motors they're refusing to do this recall. And it's the law they have to do this recall not my fault. It's a sob that was made by Subaru, but it's GM's product 05-06.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11641772
2006 Saab 9-2XAirbags

The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V002000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11607490
2005 Saab 9-2XSuspension

The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2x. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the control arm fractured. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was told rubber bushings and rubber control arm links could be worn. The control could just break apart from rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2012 under NHTSA campaign number: 11V464000 (Suspension) however, the failure still occurred. The manufacturer had been...

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informed of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The consumer is still waiting to have the vehicle repaired. The consumer stated after arguing with GM, the appoint was set for July 16, 2021.The consumer stated it was determined to be damage a broken control arm, broken sway bar link, broken sway bar and axle being pulled from the differential. There was a temporary control arm replaced in order for the vehicle to move, but the repairs have not been made for this vehicle. The vehicle will need an alignment and parts replaced upon inspection to see if there is more damage. than initial inspection showed.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11419165
2005 Saab 9-2XSuspensionBody, doors & structure

It is a known issue in the saab 9-2x community that the rear strut towers rust out and fall apart. This is an issue that should be addressed as it is so common whether in a rust prone state or not.

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 11365493
2005 Saab 9-2XSuspensionBody, doors & structure

Metal plate rear strut towers rusting out. Constantly, presents potential for suspension to fail and rear running gear to puncture the body

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 11364632

Questions about the Saab 9-2X

Which Saab 9-2X years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (111), 2006 (10). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Saab 9-2X problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (54), fuel system (41), suspension (17) most often.

How many recalls does the Saab 9-2X have?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Saab 9-2X model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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