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Saab 9-4X Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Saab 9-4X (2011–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 9-4X model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011575,0002125—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2011: “Airbag sensor is on intermittant . If front passenger seat is empty, back seat side rail airbag will not inflate. Needs software upgrade. (just like 2011 cadillac srx). While motor on.”

NHTSA complaint #10979259, filed 2017-04, 81,006 miles

Other Saab models

Saab 9-3
1,345 complaints
Saab 9-5
552 complaints
Saab 900
345 complaints
Saab 9-7X
171 complaints
Saab 9000
132 complaints
Saab 9-2X
121 complaints
Saab 9-3 Convertible
61 complaints
Saab Aero
11 complaints

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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. Methodology