Saab 9-2X vs Audi A8
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Saab 9-2X | Audi A8 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 148 | 362 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2006 | 1996–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | 2015 |
| Best model year | — | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 11 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.4% | 5.8% |
Saab 9-2X by year
What breaks
Airbags
54
36.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
41
27.7%
Suspension
17
11.5%
Engine & Cooling
12
8.1%
Body & Structure
7
4.7%
Steering
4
2.7%
Other & Unspecified
3
2.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
1.4%
Audi A8 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
101
27.9%
Electrical System
35
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
6.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
24
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
6.4%
Other & Unspecified
22
6.1%
Brakes
19
5.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
5.2%