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Saab 9-2XModel year report

2006 Saab 9-2X Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
61,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 19 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Saab 9-2X (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2006 Saab 9-2X. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and engine (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 128 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall parts unavailable: this is taking way too long, we have been unable to put passengers in the from passenger seat for over a year. Gm needs to prioritize getting all affected vehicles repaired. I know that other Saab 9-2X vehicles have been repaired, why not ours? Unacceptable!”

NHTSA complaint #10940266, filed 2017-01, 68,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “Driving lights will go out at unknowing times. Received 1st letter from GM a safety recall stating that my Saab had a defect relating to head lamps and running lamps could fail. Set up appointment with GM repair shop to have problem resolved. They said that my vehicle wasn't included in the recall . Received 2nd letter from GM stating that my Saab is not included on recall, as recalls were sent out to resolve this problem. Letter I received from GM states my vehicle has high intensity discharge [hid] headlamps. Then why do my headlights go out at any time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10700927, filed 2015-03, 55,000 miles

Engine: “This is for two events: 1) I purchased veh new in 2006. In 2012 I had just serviced w/oil change, check up at 51000 mi. One morning, engine made a sound like pebbles hitting it, began to smoke like on fire, all lights came on, engine ceased. I had to tow the veh and to purchase rebuilt engine as was told engine destroyed. Gm would not honor dealer warranty. Saab would not honor warranty. No local dealer would replace/repair engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #10689383, filed 2015-02, 51,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 115,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5067%50–750%75–10017%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 61,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142015320162017320202024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Saab 9-2X. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
9-2X · sedan AWDnot rated4 / 5——4 · 11.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Saab 9-2X version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
9-2x Wagon AWD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192522$3,050
9-2x Wagon AWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050
9-2x Wagon AWD2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manual182521$3,900
9-2x Wagon AWD2.5L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182320$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2006 Saab 9-2X → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 128 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 128 bulletins →

Other model years of the Saab 9-2X

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20061061,5007—22—Not enough data
2005111100,0004—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Saab 9-2X model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Saab 9-2X have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2006 Saab 9-2X as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Saab 9-2X is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.

Has the 2006 Saab 9-2X been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Saab 9-2X get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Saab 9-2X (9-2x Wagon AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Saab 9-2X reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,500 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 115,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.