Owners have filed 32 complaints
about the 2008 Saab 9-7X with NHTSA between 2009 and 2020.
The largest single group is the lights.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 34
Against the median year of the Saab 9-7X. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 16
3.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 14
8% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2008 Saab 9-7X
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Lights
928.1%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 82,000 mi
Electrical System
618.8%
Median failure at 71,123 miles
Engine & Cooling
412.5%
Median failure at 71,123 miles
Stability & Traction Control
26.3%
Median failure at 96,623 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26.3%
Median failure at 43,000 miles
Steering
26.3%
Median failure at 54,000 miles
Airbags
26.3%
Median failure at 75,500 miles
Other & Unspecified
13.1%
Equipment & Accessories
13.1%
Body & Structure
13.1%
Median failure at 14,000 miles
Brakes
13.1%
Median failure at 50,000 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
13.1%
Median failure at 71,248 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
28.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1560.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
312.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
312.0%
150,000+ miles
28.0%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2008 Saab 9-7X 4-DR w/SAB
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19.1% risk
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2009peak 3May 2020
NHTSA investigations into the 2008 Saab 9-7X
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
RQ17002Opened 24 Apr 2017Closed 29 Mar 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Loss of Headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by Gene...
Recalls on the 2008 Saab 9-7X
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
15V519000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20194205,327 units in Canada
Other
Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall 201453531,661 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
On certain vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may not operate properly in high underhood temperatures. If the HDM is not operating correctly, the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps could fail to illuminate. Loss of daytime running lamps and low-beam headlamps could result in decreased driver's vision, as well as rendering the vehicle less visible to other motorists, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlamp driver module (HDM) with a new design HDM. Note: this condition does not affect the high-beam headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, or fog lamps. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2015365.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 106,000 milesGlendale, WIFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE LAMP CONTROL RELAY FUSE WAS REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AND THE HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE MELTED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED DUE TO THE REMEDY BEING UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
NHTSA complaint #10745414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Fort Worth, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THERE IS NOT A DEALERSHIP THAT IS ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT IS NEAR ME. GM RECALL #: 15037 NHTSA # 15V519 DATE ISSUED: JAN 06, 2015 RECALL TITLE: RECALL 15037 - HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL STATUS: INCOMPLETE
NHTSA complaint #11325387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THERE IS NOT A DEALERSHIP THAT IS ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT IS NEAR ME. GM RECALL #: 15037 NHTSA # 15V519 DATE ISSUED: JAN 06, 2015 RECALL TITLE: RECALL 15037 - HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL STATUS: INCOMPLETE
NHTSA complaint #11325387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DIM HEAD LIGHTS, I HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT TO SEE PROPERLY ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY OR POORLY LIT AREAS.
NHTSA complaint #11170071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesAston, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THERE IS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2008 97X MODELS, RECALL NUMBER 15V519000. THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING, BUT THEN FLICKER AND GO OUT, CAUSING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE . THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, BUT SAAB TELLS ME MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2008 97X MODEL. AT THIS TIME, SOME OWNERS ARE GETTING IT FIXED FOR FREE AND OTHERS, LIKE ME WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT.
NHTSA complaint #10949208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Weston, WI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CALLED 800 ^ THE SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS AVAILABLE, 6 MONTHS LATER RECEIVED SECOND LETTER CALL LOCAL DEALER IN MAY OF 2016 SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS IN. STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED A CALL.SAFTY RECALL # 14291/15037.
NHTSA complaint #10936479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,246 milesBronx, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"TAKATA RECALL" PURCHASED FROM EASTCHESTER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGR DEALERSHIP IN BRONX, NY 10486 , ON FEB. 28, 2015, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD INDICATING A POSSIBLE PROBLEM. I TOOK IT BACK APPROXIMATELY 7X TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND APPROXIMATELY 8 ADDITIONAL TIMES AT OTHER MECHANICS. UNFORTUNATELY, LIGHT CONTINUES TODAY. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE PROBLEM; DRIVERS SIDE BEGINNING FIRST DIMMING VERY LOW. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS AS WELL. EVENTUALLY IT BECAME A NECESSITY TO BECOME AN EXPENSIVE OUT-OF- POCKET EXPENSE. FINALLY, THE STABILITY CHECK LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COMES ON AND OFF MAKING IT NECESSARY TO STOP AND TURN OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY DEALER MECHANIC ADVICE. ALLINFORMATION DESCRIBED IS VERIFIED WITH DOCUMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10903590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,246 milesBronx, NY
ENGINE
"TAKATA RECALL" PURCHASED FROM EASTCHESTER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGR DEALERSHIP IN BRONX, NY 10486 , ON FEB. 28, 2015, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD INDICATING A POSSIBLE PROBLEM. I TOOK IT BACK APPROXIMATELY 7X TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND APPROXIMATELY 8 ADDITIONAL TIMES AT OTHER MECHANICS. UNFORTUNATELY, LIGHT CONTINUES TODAY. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE PROBLEM; DRIVERS SIDE BEGINNING FIRST DIMMING VERY LOW. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS AS WELL. EVENTUALLY IT BECAME A NECESSITY TO BECOME AN EXPENSIVE OUT-OF- POCKET EXPENSE. FINALLY, THE STABILITY CHECK LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COMES ON AND OFF MAKING IT NECESSARY TO STOP AND TURN OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY DEALER MECHANIC ADVICE. ALLINFORMATION DESCRIBED IS VERIFIED WITH DOCUMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10903590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,246 milesBronx, NY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
"TAKATA RECALL" PURCHASED FROM EASTCHESTER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGR DEALERSHIP IN BRONX, NY 10486 , ON FEB. 28, 2015, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD INDICATING A POSSIBLE PROBLEM. I TOOK IT BACK APPROXIMATELY 7X TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND APPROXIMATELY 8 ADDITIONAL TIMES AT OTHER MECHANICS. UNFORTUNATELY, LIGHT CONTINUES TODAY. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE PROBLEM; DRIVERS SIDE BEGINNING FIRST DIMMING VERY LOW. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS AS WELL. EVENTUALLY IT BECAME A NECESSITY TO BECOME AN EXPENSIVE OUT-OF- POCKET EXPENSE. FINALLY, THE STABILITY CHECK LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY COMES ON AND OFF MAKING IT NECESSARY TO STOP AND TURN OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY DEALER MECHANIC ADVICE. ALLINFORMATION DESCRIBED IS VERIFIED WITH DOCUMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10903590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesAmarillo, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND ON. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA complaint #10887581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesAmarillo, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND ON. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA complaint #10887581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,248 milesWindsor Mill, MD
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT CUTS OFF WHILE IN THE DRIVE GEAR. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY ALL WITHIN A 3 WEEK PERIOD. I HAVE E TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WAIT ABOUT 2 MINUTES THEN START IT UP AGAIN. I WAS SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR AFTER THE SECOND TIME STOPPING ON THE BELTWAY, SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE SHOP. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND STRESSFUL NOT KNOWING WHEN THE CAR WOULD STOP AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR AT A COST ON $690.00, FROM ME. I THINK THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND THAT I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THIS AMOUNT. IF THIS MODEL NEEDS TO BE RECALLED THEN IT SHOULD BE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. I WILL BE WRITING THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ALSO TO FILE A COMPLAINT. I GET MY MAINTENANCE ON THIS VEHICLE ON A REGULAR BASIS. I'M GLAD THAT I WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT WHEN THIS CAR STOPPED ON THE BELTWAY. MY CAR WAS REPAIRED ON JULY 16,2016, AT ANDERSON OF HUNT VALLEY, 10125 YORK ROAD, COCKEYSVILLE MD 21030. PHONE # 410-403-1300. THEY DID A GREAT JOB IN REPLACING THE COMPUTER, NOW I NEED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR MY $690.00. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR TIME AND COOPERATION.SINCERELY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10885616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesMonson, MA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE SERVICE STABILI TRAC LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON I ALSO HAD A 06 TRAILBLAZER SAME THING PAID 300.00 TO FIX IT AND KEPT DOING IT.
NHTSA complaint #10870362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesFort Worth, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* 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). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000.
NHTSA complaint #10836679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesFort Worth, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* 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). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000.
NHTSA complaint #10836679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10824429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,950 milesGrand Rapids, MI
ENGINE
I GOT A TROUBLE CODE FOR CYLINDER #7 MISFIRE. IT IS THE LIFTERS GOING OUT DUE TO THE AFM OR DOD, WHATEVER GM CALLS IT. THE SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN THE 8 CYLINDER TO 4 CYLINDERS. $3000 JOB FOR SOMETHING THAT I'M SURE GM IS VERY AWARE OF. THESE 5.3S WITH THIS AFM WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT'S JUST A MATTER OF WHEN.
NHTSA complaint #10822105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesCharlotte, NC
AIR BAGS
SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR ANY TYPE OF IMPACT. IT WAS A RANDOM EVENT. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE SAAB/VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN CHARLOTTE, NC WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED. THEY ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THIS HAPPENED AND THE DEALERSHIP IS SAYING THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR COSTS. THIS IS CLEARLY A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE ROAD AT 45MPH. WE HAVE PICTURES ON OUR CELL PHONE AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10821069 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesGlendale, WIFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE LAMP CONTROL RELAY FUSE WAS REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AND THE HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE MELTED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED DUE TO THE REMEDY BEING UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
NHTSA complaint #10745414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesRichfield, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MAR 5, 2015 - BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY EARLY MORNING, LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. TRIED HIGH BEAMS, THEY DIDN'T WORK EITHER. RUNNING LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ARE ON, JUST NO LOW/HIGH BEAMS. CANNOT LEAVE FOR WORK IN MORNING UNTIL IT GETS LIGHT, CANNOT STAY OUT IN EVENING BECAUSE CAR HAS NO LIGHTS. LOCAL DEALERS SAY SAAB 2008 9-7X NOT IN RECALL, BUT NHTSA SITE SAYS OTHERWISE, AND SAAB CUST SERVICE CONFIRMS. CANNOT GET LOCAL DEALER TO FIX UNLESS I PAY FIRST, AND NO FIX GUARANTEED DUE TO SAAB NOT HAVING RESOLVED ISSUE YET. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FIX THIS CAR IF IT'S MANUFACTURERS POOR DESIGN.
NHTSA complaint #10693314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesOberlin, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. SINCE THE DRIVER SIDE IS USED MOST FREQUENTLY, THE PROBLEM JUST BECOMES OBVIOUS ON THAT ONE. THE IGNITION IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING AFTER LEAVING THE SUNROOF OPEN MISTAKENLY. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START FOR 24 HRS, AND THE TURN SIGNAL HAS SINCE HAD PROBLEMS WITH FLASHING TOO QUICKLY. THE DESIGN OBVIOUSLY LACKS BASIC ATTEMPTS TO KEEP WATER AWAY FROM ITS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. I HAVE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH A SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOING ON AND OFF. IT WAS TAKEN BACK FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS EITHER NEVER RESOLVED, OR CONTINUES TO RECUR. I DON''T KNOW WHETHER STABILITRAK IS OR WAS FUNCTIONING AT ANY POINT, OR IF IT'S JUST THE LIGHT. AROUND THE SAME TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL STARTED TO ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THE ABS SYSTEM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY, I WOULD HAVE DIED OR BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF I HADN'T DOWNSHIFTED AND PULLED MY E-BRAKE IN ORDER TO FINALLY GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. YET, THE 9-7X WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL GM ISSUED FOR THE VERY SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER VEHICLES. THERE IS SERIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A DEATH TRAP WAITING TO HAPPEN.
NHTSA complaint #10662391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesOberlin, PA
ENGINE
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. SINCE THE DRIVER SIDE IS USED MOST FREQUENTLY, THE PROBLEM JUST BECOMES OBVIOUS ON THAT ONE. THE IGNITION IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING AFTER LEAVING THE SUNROOF OPEN MISTAKENLY. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START FOR 24 HRS, AND THE TURN SIGNAL HAS SINCE HAD PROBLEMS WITH FLASHING TOO QUICKLY. THE DESIGN OBVIOUSLY LACKS BASIC ATTEMPTS TO KEEP WATER AWAY FROM ITS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. I HAVE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH A SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOING ON AND OFF. IT WAS TAKEN BACK FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS EITHER NEVER RESOLVED, OR CONTINUES TO RECUR. I DON''T KNOW WHETHER STABILITRAK IS OR WAS FUNCTIONING AT ANY POINT, OR IF IT'S JUST THE LIGHT. AROUND THE SAME TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL STARTED TO ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THE ABS SYSTEM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY, I WOULD HAVE DIED OR BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF I HADN'T DOWNSHIFTED AND PULLED MY E-BRAKE IN ORDER TO FINALLY GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. YET, THE 9-7X WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL GM ISSUED FOR THE VERY SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER VEHICLES. THERE IS SERIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A DEATH TRAP WAITING TO HAPPEN.
NHTSA complaint #10662391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesOberlin, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
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. SINCE THE DRIVER SIDE IS USED MOST FREQUENTLY, THE PROBLEM JUST BECOMES OBVIOUS ON THAT ONE. THE IGNITION IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME PROBLEMS. MY VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING AFTER LEAVING THE SUNROOF OPEN MISTAKENLY. THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START FOR 24 HRS, AND THE TURN SIGNAL HAS SINCE HAD PROBLEMS WITH FLASHING TOO QUICKLY. THE DESIGN OBVIOUSLY LACKS BASIC ATTEMPTS TO KEEP WATER AWAY FROM ITS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. I HAVE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH A SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY GOING ON AND OFF. IT WAS TAKEN BACK FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS EITHER NEVER RESOLVED, OR CONTINUES TO RECUR. I DON''T KNOW WHETHER STABILITRAK IS OR WAS FUNCTIONING AT ANY POINT, OR IF IT'S JUST THE LIGHT. AROUND THE SAME TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL STARTED TO ONLY WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. IN ADDITION, THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THE ABS SYSTEM WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. ALTHOUGH IT HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY, I WOULD HAVE DIED OR BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF I HADN'T DOWNSHIFTED AND PULLED MY E-BRAKE IN ORDER TO FINALLY GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. YET, THE 9-7X WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL GM ISSUED FOR THE VERY SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER VEHICLES. THERE IS SERIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A DEATH TRAP WAITING TO HAPPEN.
NHTSA complaint #10662391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesHummelstown, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. ?
NHTSA complaint #10653671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesNewtown, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10648672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesAkron, OH
STEERING
POWER STEERING LINES UNDER THE CLAMP THAT BOLTS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER HAVE RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO MOISTURE AND VIBRATION CAUSING A LOSS IN FLUID DAMAGING THE PUMP. AFTER DOING A SEARCH I FOUND NUMEROUS POSTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE ON THE TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY AND SAAB. POOR DESIGN AND LACK OF QUALITY CAUSED THE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10626495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.