Vehicle safety record

2011 Saab 9-4X Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2011 Saab 9-4X with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2021 for the rear. For comparison, the 2012 has 0.

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Rated once enough 9-4X years are on file

#229 most complained-about 2011 vehicle

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2011 Saab 9-4X problems

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2011 Saab 9-4X recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Suspension: rear

21V473000Jun 24, 2021380,498 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
The risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

Suspension: rear

14V571000Sep 19, 2014290,241 vehicles affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
The risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

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5 complaints about the 2011 Saab 9-4X

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Visibility & 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.

Suspension

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.

Airbags

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.

Transmission & 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.

Other & unknown

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

Saab 9-4X: every year compared

52011 2012

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2012	0	2	0	0	-	-
2011	5	2	0	0	Airbags	-

All 9-4X years

2011 Saab 9-4X vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2011 Saab 9-4X	5	2	0	-
2011 Saab 9-3	30	4	1	A	Compare
2011 Saab 9-5	9	0	0	A	Compare

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Questions about the 2011 Saab 9-4X

Does the 2011 Saab 9-4X have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Saab 9-4X: rear (June 2021); rear (September 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Saab 9-4X?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), transmission & drivetrain (1), visibility & wipers (1).

How many complaints has the 2011 Saab 9-4X had?

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 23, 2014 and the latest on February 23, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

What should I do if my 2011 Saab 9-4X has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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