MYRModel Year Report

2005 Saab 9-2X

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2005 Saab 9-2X
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:37.915Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
111
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 111 complaints 2005 111 2006: 10 complaints 2006
2005: 111 complaints 2005 111 2006: 10 complaints 2006
2005: 111 complaints 2005 111 2006: 10 complaints 2006

2005: 111 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005111
200610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

41% · 46 reports
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Does recall supposed to be done under the general motors they’re refusing to do this recall. And it’s the law they have to do this recall not my fault. It’s a sob that was made by Subaru, but it’s GM’s product 05-06.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-10

The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 11V464000 (Suspension) and 15V323000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-10

Also filed under Suspension

Fuel/propulsion system

24% · 27 reports
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Fuel smell in cold weather. This seems to happen in cold weather only. When I start the car, I get a smell of fuel in the cabin. The car is parked. When I have the air recirculation button pressed, the smell does not enter the cabin.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-22

The smell of raw fuel in the cabin on cold weather starts. Further investigation revealed a fuel leak underneath the intake and fuel spraying and pooling on top of the engine block.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-26

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2X. The contact stated that a gasoline fuel odor was being emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the gasoline smell would diminish after the engine was warm. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-22

Suspension

15% · 17 reports
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The driver's side control arm failed, resulting in a loss of steering control. The control arms were subject to a recall in 2012 (Which was performed by a Saab dealership at 99,992 miles).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-16

Fuel system, gasoline

13% · 14 reports

Engine

7% · 8 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2011-04-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-09-23 Front suspension control arm failure
  2. R
    2011-12-31Suspension11V464000 Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles manufactured from September 5, 2000 through November 26, 2007…

    Remedy: Subaru will handle their vehicles and Saab will handle theirs. Dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. This service…

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  3. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. R
    2015-06-17Air bags15V323000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015.

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  6. R
    2020-01-07Air bags20V001000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020.

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  7. R
    2020-01-07Air bags20V003000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Saab 9-2X — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 46 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V464000 · Suspension
  • Recall 15V323000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V001000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V003000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Saab 9-2X reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saab 9-2X?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Saab 9-2X have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.