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Saab 9-2X Engine problems by year

12 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saab 9-2X's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20061110
200511000

Latest 9-2X engine complaints

2005 Saab 9-2XWheels & tiresEngine & cooling

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...

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mazda of bedford. The check engine light is still on.Phone number 440 439 2323. They scanned the car. The catalytic converter still not right. Took the car to mechanic. Mechanic clears the code. He told me it is a history code. My check engine light is still on.

Filed Incident Wheels · EngineNHTSA 11002686
2005 Saab 9-2XEngine & coolingFuel system

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

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10940181
2005 Saab 9-2XEngine & cooling

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 saab 9-2x. The contact stated that vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was repaired but the details were not available. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v464000 (suspension) and 15v323000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Part distribution disconnect. Vin tools confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10820089
2006 Saab 9-2XAirbagsBody, doors & structureEngine & coolingCrashFire1 injury

This is for two events: 1) I purchased veh new in 2006. In 2012 I had just serviced w/oil change, check up at 51000 mi. One morning, engine made a sound like pebbles hitting it, began to smoke like on fire, all lights came on, engine ceased. I had to tow the veh and to purchase rebuilt engine as was told engine destroyed. Gm would not honor dealer warranty. Saab would not honor warranty. No local dealer would replace/repair engine. I tried jerry seiner, ken garf, mark miller in ut and kachina and legends in az;...

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no one would honor warranty when vehicle was just in shop for full checkup and oil change and deemed road worthy. My veh had always been serviced at dealer and garaged. All maintenance done timely.No one would replace engine. Ridiculous to cease at 51,000 mi. 2) On 10/13/2014 I have 72,000 mi on veh and was rear-ended while stopped at lite. Airbags did not deploy and I slid into steering wheel sustaining injury. Airbags should have deployed with the impact (hit by veh going approx 45 mph). *Tr

Filed Incident Air bags · Structure · EngineNHTSA 10689383
2005 Saab 9-2XFuel systemEngine & cooling

During cold weather, fuel lines leak/seep raw fuel into engine compartment. If left untreated, could potentially cause engine fire, leading to injury and death. Please get subaru/saab to fix asap. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 10561281
2005 Saab 9-2XFuel systemEngine & cooling

This car, while a saab by name, is made by subaru and is mechanically identical to a 2005 impreza wrx. Subaru recalled 2002- 2003 wrxs for a cold weather fuel leak. The recall number is 01-170-09. This car being two model years newer is not covered however it suffers from the exact same issue. During very cold temperatures like the ones we are experiencing now, (below 20 degrees f) raw fuel leaks from a hose in the engine compartment. This smell floods the cabin and is so bad, windows need to be rolled down. I have contacted subaru for assistance but have yet to receive help. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 10559253
2005 Saab 9-2XEngine & coolingFuel system

When temperatures get near freezing, there is a strong gasoline smell coming from the engine compartment that seeps into the cabin. It seems like the clamps that hold the rubber fuel lines may come loose over time and the cold causes the lines to contract allowing the fuel to leak. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10558966
2005 Saab 9-2XEngine & coolingFuel system

Vehicle interior smells heavily of gasoline after sitting outside in freezing temperatures. Fuel smell persists at low speeds and seems to be coming from underhood. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10558368
2005 Saab 9-2XFuel systemEngine & cooling

Very strong fuel smell in car, and in engine compartment after starting car. Ambient outdoor temperatures for the last 4-5 days have been below 20 degrees f. This particular vehicle has been in service in vermont since february 2007, and in connecticut before that when originally purchased new. This is the same issue that has already been addressed by subaru for the 02-03 subaru wrx (which shares an identical powertrain/fueling system with the saab 9-2x aero), as outlined in recall # nhtsa campaign id number: 09v468000 ea09011 nhtsa action number: ea09011 (subaru recall program #wvk-21). *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 10556354
2005 Saab 9-2XEngine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 saab 92 aero (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he noticed a knocking noise from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to his resident. The contact called the authorized dealer who stated that there was nothing they could do to assist. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 79,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10358036
2005 Saab 9-2XEngine & coolingFuel system

Major fuel leak in cold temperatures on a 2005 saab 9-2x aero. The fuel line/hose under the intake manifold leaks significantly in cold temperatures. This is a known issue on the subaru wrx of the same year(s). Subaru of america issued recall campaign wvk-21 on their vehicles, and the saab 9-2x aero is mechanically the exact same vehicle, however there is no recall for the saab. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10299710
2005 Saab 9-2XSteeringEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainEquipment & accessories

Purchased car approx 2 months ago. Odometer read 24,200 miles. Within two months, and 2,000 miles, the car has been in for a whining noise, alarm, power steering, and an air compressor. After 3 weeks back and forth, I am now on my third differential, second air compressor, second power steering pump, and second alarm speaker. Tomorrow I go back to the shop for the same whining noise, the alarm speaker (out again), the air compressor (extremely noisy), and fuel economy only reaching 12 to 13 mpg(rated 19 to 26). The...

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dealerships "tech center" said that the noises were inherent, but if so, why would they replace the differential twice, and why would it get progressively louder in a weeks time. I loved the car when I bought it, but now it feels as if I bought a lemon. I have been driving loan cars longer than my own. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · EquipmentNHTSA 10199478

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