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2005 Saab 9-2X Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Saab 9-2X, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“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). …”

NHTSA complaint #10199478, filed 2007-08, 26,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10299710, filed 2010-01, 74,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10358036, filed 2010-09, 79,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200533%

Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-2X

Air bags
46 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology