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SuspensionPart report

2005 Saab 9-7X Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
131,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Saab 9-7X, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles.

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.

“This car has had the problem with the rear air suspension, it constantly has to be lift from the ignition, I bought the car 3 years ago, and this problem started last year, also the throttle body has defects making it really hard to drive at times.”

NHTSA complaint #10577192, filed 2014-04, 85,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-7X. The contact stated that the fog lights independently turned on and failed to turn off. Upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the sound went away. The contact also stated that the rear suspension was sagging. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon research, the contact located NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility). Several unknown local dealers were contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704147, filed 2025-12, 177,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007613%
200612%
200528%

Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-7X

Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology