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2005 Saab 9-2X Air bags Problems

Complaints
46about this part
Share
41%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
97,400miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Saab 9-2X, 41% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,400 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11258942, filed 2019-09, 97,800 miles

“Who will fix the air bags on this vehicle? Saab is out of business and mb dealer has no records. I went to subaru (they built the vehicle) and they said I should contact NHTSA. I also left a phone message to return my call.”

NHTSA complaint #10649457, filed 2014-10, 51,000 miles

“Takata recall: I received notice of the recall and safety warning in july (although the recall was issued in may) of 2015. Since then I have received no update and by direction of the recall notice and safety concerns, I have not been able to use the front passenger seat of my vehicle. For the past seven months this has been an extreme inconvenience and has greatly reduced the usability and value of my vehicle. I would like to be compensated for this with a temporary replacement vehicle until the recall repairs can be made.”

NHTSA complaint #10821126, filed 2016-01, 90,000 miles

“Takata recall 1. My car is affected by the takata recall, but is not listed in the most recent update on the NHTSA site. 2. More importantly, it has been 5 months since I received a letter stating the issue and telling me not to have anyone sit in the passenger seat. This is difficult to do with a four seat car and a family of 4. I have a potential bomb in my car that may shoot shrapnel out and I can not get it replaced or removed. This is completely unacceptable. Why can this not be disabled or removed (per an email from Saab)? …”

NHTSA complaint #10816807, filed 2015-12, 60,000 miles

“Takata recall I am concerned about the time it is taking to repair this. I understand that the parts have to be made but we are going on almost a year since the original recall letter came to me. When I call GM service centers they tell me that parts haven't been made and have no idea when to expect them. I drive my children around in my car (although not in the passenger side of the car) I am concerned because the recall states small metal objects could come out causing severe or fatal injurys. The car cabin is small and am worried for their safety. …”

NHTSA complaint #10854796, filed 2016-04, 97,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006880%
20054641%

Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-2X

Fuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Saab 9-2X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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