2008 Saab 9-7X Electrical system Problems

“This model has faulty/substandard design. I have had to replace rusted out trunk latch twice, drivers side window fails to close after several repairs, windshield has cracked 3 times, ( never have I previously had a crack in a windshield) , headlights continue to short out and have been replaced several times, among many other issues. Have no faith that this car has safe airbags. ?”

“While operating my vehicle at approx. 70 MPH on an interstate, my passenger bumped the ignition key, located between the gear shifter and center console. My vehicle shut off while traveling down the hwy, and it happened other times, too. I've had the same problems with the driver side door module, which has completely stopped working. It has always had problems after getting only slightly wet. I've had problems with front passenger window, possibly caused by the same problem, and every door is likely affected. …”

“Was driving down side street, reached for something in passenger seat, drew my hand back making very gentle contact with ignition key in center console and car shut off. I hardly touched the key. This second time in early june, though I hit it with my cup (ice tea from mcdonalds). Then this weekend it happened again. It is very easy to bump it with your arm and have it shut off. I called gmc and they informed me that they wouldn't fix it, even though to me it seems like the same issue as with their other cars that are being recalled for the same reason. …”

“I was trying to shut down my car and even though my car was in park, I couldn't get my key out of the ignition. When I was finally able to, after a few times, the battery light stayed on. It took multiple attempts until I could finally shut off my car with the car battery not being drained. Additionally, and I don't know when this started, both of the back doors no longer will open from the inside and the SUV back won't open from the outside. The AC blowers will blow cold intermittently. There is plenty of coolant. No dealer will look at it because there are no Saab dealers.”

“The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-7X. The contact stated that the headlamps independently failed. In addition, when the fog lights were activated any other electrical system was in use, the vehicle would shut down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed; however, the mechanic stated that the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred more than ten times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). …”