2005 Saab 9-2X Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Saab 9-2X, 3% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I purchased a 2005 Saab 9-2X and shortly after was involved in an accident resulting in my car being totaled. The accident occured when the steering failed to work properly resulting in the car jumping a median and landing on its side. Shortly thereafter the car ignited into a fire starting in the engine, which quickly spread to the interior. Luckily the passenger and I made it out quickly and safely.”
NHTSA complaint #10126967, filed 2005-06, 3,000 miles“While pulling out of the driveway, I suddenly heard a loud noise from the engine bay and couldn't turn my steering wheel to exit the driveway. The failure was due to the rubber ring (inner ring) of the engine's crankshaft pulley becoming misaligned with the metal ring (outer ring), causing the belt for the power steering pump to become detached from the pulley. This caused the steering wheel to become suddenly difficult to turn which could have posed a dangerous situation if I were driving on a busy road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10434966, filed 2011-11, 76,500 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-2X
46 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
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