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2009 Saab 9-7X Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 7, 2019
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2009 Saab 9-7X, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

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reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MY HEADLAMPS ARE NOT WORKING, MY FOG LIGHTS AND SIDE MARKERS WORK, BUT NOT HE HEADLAMPS.

NHTSA ID 11080110 · filed Mar 19, 2018

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 62,000.

NHTSA ID 11013420 · filed Aug 7, 2017
All 12 reports naming exterior lighting →

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

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reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 716-650-4471 (LOCATED AT 5411 TRANSIT RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

NHTSA ID 11266747 · filed Oct 7, 2019

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AT FIRST IS SLOW TO GO DOWN AND EVEN MORE SLOWLY TO GO UP. BUT NOW THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCHES TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY OR BECOME INOPERATIVE. CURRENTLY I DON'T EVEN USE THE POWER WINDOW BECAUSE I'M WORRIED THAT IT MAY NOT EVEN CLOSE OR WORK AT ALL. I FOUND A RECALL BUT SAAB CUSTOMER SERVICE SAY IT'S ONLY FOR 05-08 SAAB 9-7. I BELIEVE BASE ON THE REPORTS THAT I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS RECALL NUMBER: 14V404000.

NHTSA ID 10810102 · filed Dec 14, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

DEAR RECEIVER OF THIS, MY NAME IS [XXX] , INDUSTRY VETERAN AND EXPERT IN AUTOMOTIVE HEATED SEAT TECHNOLOGY, FAILURE MODE SAFETY, ANALYSIS AND FAILURE INVESTIGATION. I AM A PASSIONATE PROPONENT FOR CHANGE AND ADVANCEMENT OF IMPROVED HEATED SEAT SAFETY. I HAVE 24 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF AUTOMOTIVE HEATED SEAT TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMOTIVE CAR AND SEAT MANUFACTURERS IN USA, EUROPE AND ASIA. I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM AVAILABLE AS AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL RESOURCE FOR HEATED SEAT TECHNOLOGY KNOW-HOW, SHOULD YOU SEE THE NEED. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS. BEST REGARDS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID 10244244 · filed Oct 2, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

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report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* 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 ID 10503754 · filed Mar 20, 2013

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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