2007 Saab 9-7X Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Saab 9-7X, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“When driving the car, at about 50 MPH it will begin to feel like the wheels are cutting loose, like you are on gravel. It has also begun to make a howling noise that seems to be coming from the wheels? Nobody seems to really be able to pinpoint the problem. We have thought maybe it had to do with traction control. It sent my husband into the ditch though. We're lucky it didn't send him into traffic!”
NHTSA complaint #10509544, filed 2013-04, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Saab 9-7X. When the contact turned the steering column, he heard an abnormal squeaking noise. The dealer reset the computer, torque, and realigned the rear differential; however, the noise still persists. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 22,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10268213, filed 2009-05, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Saab 9-7X. The vehicle experienced numerous recurring failures. The vehicle was been taken to an authorized dealer to have the following failures repaired: license plate trimming, fuel sending unit, water pump, stabilitrak sensor, steering sensor, brake lights, front struts, front mounts, front bearings, upper control arms, serpentine belt, cup holder, manufacturer emblem, and the throttle positioning sensor. He also mentioned that his passenger side door speaker does not work during rainy weather conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361265, filed 2010-10, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Saab 9-7X
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Saab 9-7X
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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