2009 Saab 9-7X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9-7X years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Saab 9-7X. That ranks 5th out of 5 9-7X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (12 complaints, 71%), typically at around 66,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Saab 9-7X 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 71% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 18% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 46,300 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Saab 9-7X recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Saab 9-7X.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROLS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL DID NOT WORK, INCLUDING THE DOOR LOCK AND SEAT HEATER. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED CAPPALINO BUICK GMC AT [redacted] (LOCATED AT 5411 TRANSIT RD…
My headlamps are not working, my fog lights and side markers work, but not he headlamps.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the headlights failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the headlamps were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the low and high beam head lamps failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. Without warning, the low beam headlamps randomly failed. The contact had to apply the high beams each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who mentioned that the contact needed to check with the manufacturer concerning nhtsa…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saab 9-7X?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Saab 9-7X?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Saab 9-7X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9-7X model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.