2005 Saab 9-2X Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,427miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Saab 9-2X, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,427 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.
“It is a known issue in the Saab 9-2X community that the rear strut towers rust out and fall apart. This is an issue that should be addressed as it is so common whether in a rust prone state or not.”
NHTSA complaint #11365493, filed 2020-10, 104,000 miles“Both rear left and right strut towers began rusting to the point the rear suspension alignment was constantly shifting due to the lack of structure remaining in the body”
NHTSA complaint #11364615, filed 2020-10, 100,854 miles“It is a well known issue with 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X's, subaru wrx's that the rear strut towers are prone to rust through and cause a rear strut to completely break free from the body of the vehicle. This is a general motors/subaru issue, since the 9-2X is all subaru parts with Saab badging.”
NHTSA complaint #11364534, filed 2020-10Related service bulletins
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10084683Oct 15, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 10% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-2X
46 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsEngine
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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