2005 Saab 9-7X Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 28%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,296miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Saab 9-7X, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,296 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving at night the headlights were set on automatic mode when all of a sudden they went out and I tried to turn them to the regular on position and they did not come on, the high beams did not work either. This has happened on several occasions and from what I read on line I'm not the only one that has this issue. I believe the recall should include my 2005 model as well. Other electrical issues! …”
NHTSA complaint #10733342, filed 2015-07, 99,593 miles“Manufacturer: general motors llc mfr's report date: aug 15, 2012 NHTSA campaign id number: 12v406000 NHTSA action number: ea12004 component: visibility, power window devices and controls was advised in 2015 that the drivers door module was under recall as a fire hazard. It was replaced. The replacement module started on fire. The local dealer blamed 'rain water getting in it.' I ordered a brand new ddm that has never seen the elements or been installed in a car ' and it has the same corrosion that caused my fire! See pic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088922, filed 2018-04, 159,000 miles“Ref recall 12180. Same issues exist in 2005 Saab 97x models. We bought this vehicle used and the driver's door master switches were working sporadically. Around the beginning of july 2012, the switches stopped working completely. My wife is disabled, and I've been out of work since 2008. We could not afford to get this repaired out of pocket.when the preliminary notification for the recall came around and we were happy about the news. I'm afraid now, after doing some research that our model year isn't covered. The recall notice shows our vehicle as a 2007, which is in error.”
NHTSA complaint #10504477, filed 2013-03, 91,000 miles“When attempting to reposition the side mirror on the driver's side, using the electric system, there was smoke coming from inside the door. Since that time the driver's side electric system has failed to work. The local Saab dealer claims that the parts are and were at that time unavailable. This problem may be related to the current electrical issue affecting the 2006 and 2007 models.”
NHTSA complaint #10475343, filed 2012-09, 95,000 miles“My family and I were out on a saturday evening on 6/11/16. We stopped to grab a slice of pizza from one of our famous downtown pizza places. As we sat in the car eating our pizza, we noticed smoke coming from the right side vents and dash board. We immediately jumped out of the car. Well, after smoke, we saw fire. The car was destroyed. The hood, dashboard, front and back seats melted like a piece of paper. My wife and young son were in the car. The car was parked on a city street when smoke/fire started.”
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-7X
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Saab 9-7X
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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