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SuspensionPart report

2005 Saab 9-2X Suspension Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
15%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
126,675miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Saab 9-2X, 15% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,675 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“My strut towers have begun to rust, and if I don't repair and weld it soon, my rear struts might rip through the towers. The rear strut towers of Saab 92x rust out over time due to moisture getting through the towers and getting trapped under sound deadening material. This causes virtually every non-fairweather 92x to undergo a rusted strut tower on the frame. This is such a problem, the first recommended step when buying used is to check these frames as the rear struts can rip through when they are rusted and cause a potentially fatal accident. The only proper fix is welding.”

NHTSA complaint #11364592, filed 2020-10, 123,100 miles

“The driver's side control arm failed, resulting in a loss of steering control. The control arms were subject to a recall in 2012 (which was performed by a Saab dealership at 99,992 miles). After the failure, a spokesperson for the dealership said the control arms were not replaced, but rather a clear rust proofing agent was applied by a subcontractor.”

NHTSA complaint #11152748, filed 2018-11, 130,250 miles

“Car has had the recall actions performed on the lower control arms. The passenger control arm failed in the same place addressed by the recall, despite having the 'fix'. It failed while I was driving on a public road, resulting in loss of control and damage of multiple other components.”

NHTSA complaint #11361112, filed 2020-09, 260,000 miles

“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

“Vehicle was backing out of a driveway when right-front suspension collapsed. Vehicle was no longer drive-able as entire wheel assembly was loose and rubbing against car body. Luckily, car was only moving at low speed at that moment and was stopped without injury to driver or damage to other cars or property. Car had to be towed (taken to nearest chevrolet dealer). Chevy service department assessed issue, stating that right front control arm corroded and broke. Other suspension components were damaged, as well, as a result of control arm collapse. Car was subject to Saab recall no. …”

NHTSA complaint #11355344, filed 2020-09, 178,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20051715%

Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-2X

Air bags
46 complaintsFuel system
41 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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