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2011-2012 · 2 model years

Saab 9-4X Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Saab 9-4X across 2 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2011 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age20115 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2011
Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

9-4X 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
20120200--
20115200Airbags-

Most common 9-4X problems

Saab 9-4X recalls 2

Latest 9-4X complaints

2011 Saab 9-4XVisibility & wipers

General Motors refuses to manufacture replacement windshields rendering all 9-4x vehicles that get a cracked windshield unsafe and unable to pass a safety inspection for registration.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11719823
2011 Saab 9-4XSuspension

The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-4X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the "Check Rear Axle" warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and informed the contact after speaking with the manufacturer that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11435706
2011 Saab 9-4XAirbags

Airbag sensor is on intermittant . If front passenger seat is empty, back seat side rail airbag will not inflate. Needs software upgrade. (Just like 2011 cadillac srx). While motor on.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10979259
2011 Saab 9-4XTransmission & drivetrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-4x. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v595000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10910200
2011 Saab 9-4XOther & unknown

Would like to know if any recalls. Your website does not list the car. *Tr

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10615868

Questions about the Saab 9-4X

Which Saab 9-4X years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2011 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2011 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 9-4X problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1), suspension (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Saab 9-4X have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Saab 9-4X 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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