2011 Saab 9-4X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9-4X years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Saab 9-4X. That is the most of any 9-4X model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Saab 9-4X problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 81,006 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Saab 9-4X recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rearDo not drive
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Suspension:rear
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
General Motors refuses to manufacture replacement windshields rendering all 9-4x vehicles that get a cracked windshield unsafe and unable to pass a safety inspection for registration.
The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-4X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
Airbag sensor is on intermittant . If front passenger seat is empty, back seat side rail airbag will not inflate. Needs software upgrade. (just like 2011 cadillac srx). While motor on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-4x. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v595000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
Would like to know if any recalls. Your website does not list the car. *tr
Other Saab 9-4X years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 9-4X | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Saab 9-4X?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, power train problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Saab 9-4X?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Saab 9-4X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9-4X model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.