2009 Saab 9-7X Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Saab 9-7X (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2009 Saab 9-7X. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 12 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and seats (1). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 23% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 826 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 168 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting12 71%
- Electrical system3 18%
- Seats1 5.9%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “Low beams went off while driving on auto will not come back on even when changed to manuel on this has happened in different types of weather, rainy, dry, night, day. It is a hazzard you have no idea when it will happen. It happened just this past weekend in a downpour at afternoon traffic hour. Quite stressfull ! We have read of this problem and would like to know if anything can be done. I did read an earlier complaint of this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10749867, filed 2015-08, 86,000 milesElectrical system: “My wife and I were on the drive thru line at wendys, it was raining out and I cracked the front passenger window for a litle air. A minute later we smelled something burning we werent sure where the smell was coming from until my passenger side window/lock/and heated seat switch started to emit smoke. Of course we were in a state of panic, we quickly exited the line and pulled over I didnt know what to do other than pull up the switch housing from the door panel. After doing so the smoke was evident and the wires and actual plastic housing caught fire. I was able to put the fire out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10767380, filed 2015-09, 150,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2009 Saab 9-7X. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission engaged into neutral independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10503754, filed 2013-03, 46,300 milesMileage when problems were reported
23% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 95,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Saab 9-7X. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7X · sedan RWD/AWD | not rated | 3 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 19.1% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 Saab 9-7X version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7X AWD | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| 9-7X AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| 9-7X AWD | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Saab 9-7X in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 826 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
Other model years of the Saab 9-7X
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 22 | 72,246 | 1 | — | 16 | — | Falling |
| 2007 | 48 | 82,000 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 59 | 79,780 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 25 | 91,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
All Saab 9-7X model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Saab 9-7X have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2009 Saab 9-7X as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Saab 9-7X is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 12 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2009 Saab 9-7X been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Saab 9-7X get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Saab 9-7X (9-7X AWD, 4.2L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Saab 9-7X reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 95,000 miles; 23% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.