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Saab 9-7X Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns across the Saab 9-7X, 2005–2009. Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most (59) and the 2009 the fewest (17).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls4campaignsCovering 2005–2009 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints171filedOwner reports across 5 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy16mpg combined2009 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Saab 9-7X complaints by model year

171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

225 459 448 122 17
20052006200720082009
200525 200659 200748 200822 200917
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2009 · 17 complaints
  • 2008 · 22 complaints
  • 2005 · 25 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2006 · 59 complaints
  • 2007 · 48 complaints
  • 2005 · 25 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2005–2009. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Saab 9-7X owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component20052006200720082009
Exterior lighting 8119912
Electrical system 7131463
Fuel system 625900
Visibility 14610
Fuel/propulsion system 06500
Suspension 21600
Electronic stability control 05220
Engine 03240

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Saab 9-7X recalls (4)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 9-7X model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Saab 9-7X
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
15V519000Aug 14, 2015Headlamps may Fail2006, 2007, 200851.2%
14V404000Jul 2, 2014Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short2005, 2006, 200766.7%
13V248000Jun 13, 2013Driver's Master Power Window Switch2005, 2006, 2007—
12V406000Aug 16, 2012Driver's Master Power Window Switch2006, 2007—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

200515–16 mpg
200616 mpg
200716 mpg
200813–16 mpg
200913–16 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2009 Saab 9-7X report17 complaints · 0 campaigns →2008 Saab 9-7X report22 complaints · 1 campaigns →2007 Saab 9-7X report48 complaints · 4 campaigns →Every Saab modelSaab models →

Saab 9-7X FAQ

How many recalls has the Saab 9-7X had?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that cover at least one Saab 9-7X model year from 2005 to 2009. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Saab 9-7X year has the most complaints?

Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (59) and the 2009 the fewest (17). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Saab 9-7X problems?

Across the 2005–2009 model years, owners most often name the exterior lighting, electrical system, fuel system in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Saab 9-7X get?

EPA rates the 2009 Saab 9-7X at 13 to 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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