2005 Saab 9-2X Problems, complaints & recalls

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

Both rear left and right strut towers began rusting to the point the rear suspension alignment was constantly shifting due to the lack of structure remaining in the body

My strut towers have begun to rust, and if I don't repair and weld it soon, my rear struts might rip through the towers. The rear strut towers of saab 92x rust out over time due to moisture getting through the towers and getting trapped under sound deadening material. This causes virtually every non-fairweather 92x to undergo a rusted strut tower on the frame. This is such a problem, the first recommended step when buying used is to check these frames as the rear struts can rip through when they are rusted and cause a potentially fatal accident. The only proper fix is welding.

The four bolts that the rear seats attach to hold moisture which then infiltrates the strut towers and causes them to rot out. What will happen is you can be driving and without notice, a wheel will disconnect from the body of the car and immediately become a hazard that forces you to wreck the car since the wheel is no longer attached. Every saab 9-2x has this issue and every owner either parts the car out or has to have it repaired which I recently did to the tune of $1,075. Just to keep the car safe to drive. The fix requires the rusted area to be cut out and then new metal welded in so it can regain structural rigidity.

STRUT TOWERS CORROSION

Severe strut tower rust with many peoples collapsing. This is directly due to subaru and gms manufacturing of the car.

It is a well known issue with 2005-2006 saab 9-2x's, subaru wrx's that the rear strut towers are prone to rust through and cause a rear strut to completely break free from the body of the vehicle. This is a general motors/subaru issue, since the 9-2x is all subaru parts with saab badging.

Car has had the recall actions performed on the lower control arms. The passenger control arm failed in the same place addressed by the recall, despite having the 'fix'. It failed while I was driving on a public road, resulting in loss of control and damage of multiple other components.

Vehicle was backing out of a driveway when right-front suspension collapsed. Vehicle was no longer drive-able as entire wheel assembly was loose and rubbing against car body. Luckily, car was only moving at low speed at that moment and was stopped without injury to driver or damage to other cars or property. Car had to be towed (taken to nearest chevrolet dealer). Chevy service department assessed issue, stating that right front control arm corroded and broke. Other suspension components were damaged, as well,...

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saab 9-2x. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v001000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the royal buick gmc located at 11055 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70816, and was informed that there were no tools nor a qualified saab technician on site to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was advised to contact another gm, chevrolet, cadillac or buick dealer for...

My car was repaired at patrick cadillac in schaumburg, but still the "airbag" light is on at the dashboard. The mechanic old me that the light is not part of the recall. Since the light is on, that means that there is a problem with the safety airbag. Another issue is with the abs. Whenever I step on the breaks, the abs shakes as if it's bouncing on the breaks, and the whole car shakes. Is there a problem with the abs systems? I thought my breaks needed changing, and all four break pads were changed, but the problems persists.

Fuel smell in cold weather. This seems to happen in cold weather only. When I start the car, I get a smell of fuel in the cabin. The car is parked. When I have the air recirculation button pressed, the smell does not enter the cabin.

The driver's side control arm failed, resulting in a loss of steering control. The control arms were subject to a recall in 2012 (which was performed by a saab dealership at 99,992 miles). After the failure, a spokesperson for the dealership said the control arms were not replaced, but rather a clear rust proofing agent was applied by a subcontractor.

The smell of raw fuel in the cabin on cold weather starts. Further investigation revealed a fuel leak underneath the intake and fuel spraying and pooling on top of the engine block. So much fuel leaking that it ran down and made a puddle under the car.

Last december I took my car to midas on 2625 state road, cuyahoga falls, oh because of the check engine light on. They fixed my cataytic converter. My check right engine light would not go off. On 022716 inv 0143048 check engine light was still on. I had to do 292.69 Worth repairs.03172017 Inv 0151700 1329.39 Worth repairs.41517 Inv 0152375 1152.39 Worth repairs.052217 Inv 0148090 1000.00 Worth repairs.On 061017 inv 0152375 the catalytic converters were replaced for free. The pairs were recalled. Took the car to...

Takata recall I received a notice in the mail recently from gm that said I needed to make a service appointment to get the passenger airbag inflator replaced. It said to go to my.Gm.Com/recalls and enter my vin. I did that and it showed two recalls: one for the airbag and an older recall for the control arms. I called ourisman gmc in alexandria (http://www.Chevroletofalexandria.Com/) and spoke with von, who said he was a service manager. He said that I did not have any outstanding recalls. I told him I had...

Takata recall for airbag and fuel leak on fuel rail same as subaru wrx

At below freezing temperatures, the fuel line leaks raw gasoline onto the engine, near the turbocharger, creating a fire risk. The evaporated gasoline is immediately pumped into the passenger cabin creating a health risk. This is a known issue for the subaru wrx and a recall was issued. The 2005 saab 9-2x is mechanically identical in this regard to the wrx, but no recall was issued. Details: https://forums.Nasioc.Com/forums/showthread.Php?T=1893471 examples: http://www.Carcomplaints.Com/saab/9-2x/2005/fuel_system/fuel_propulsion_system.Shtml discussion: http://saab92x.Com/viewtopic.Php?Id=17792&p=1

George's imports in kansas city, mo states that they do not have the tool required to test for corrosion on my transverse links, and therefore, cannot perform the recall repair.

I recieved a recall for the air bags. I took it to a saab dealership and they stated that they fixed but could not turn off the air bag light unless I pay them to rewire them

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 saab 9-2x. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.