Saab 9-7X Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 171 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Saab 9-7X (2005–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 59. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (51 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 9-7X 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 | 70,000 | 0 | 826 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 22 | 72,246 | 1 | 787 | — | Falling |
| 2007 | 48 | 82,000 | 4 | 768 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 59 | 79,780 | 4 | 684 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 25 | 91,000 | 2 | 519 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system51 26%
- Exterior lighting49 25%
- Electrical system43 22%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)19 9.6%
- Suspension9 4.6%
- Engine9 4.6%
- Electronic stability control9 4.6%
- Air bags8 4.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “Takata recall I woke up to my vehicle on fire and it had been off for over 8 hours. It had been parked in my driveway all night. We heard a bang from inside then out neighbor banged on our door a minute later saying my vehicle was on fire. We called 911 and they had to come and put it out.”
NHTSA complaint #11242046, filed 2019-08, 180,000 miles2006: “Takata recall I bought a 2006 Saab 97x n I have problems w my hid low beams the left side just wont light up n wen im drivin somtimes my drivin lights go on n off while im on the highway ! Ive had the bulbs changed twice n still the passenger low beam wont light up !!!”
NHTSA complaint #11184163, filed 2019-03, 124,000 miles2008: “There is a recall for certain 2008 97x models, recall number 15v519000. The headlights come on when driving, but then flicker and go out, causing a huge safety issue . This is happening to my car, but Saab tells me my VIN is not included. The recall should be extended to include all 2008 97x model. At this time, some owners are getting it fixed for free and others, like me will have to pay for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10949208, filed 2017-02, 70,000 milesOther Saab models
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11 complaintsSaab 952
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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