MYRModel Year Report

2006 Saab 9-2X

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2006 Saab 9-2X
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:27.798Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2006: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2005111
200610

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

8 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

This is for two events: 1) I purchased veh new in 2006. In 2012 I had just serviced w/oil change, check up at 51000 mi. One morning, engine made a sound like pebbles hitting it, began to smoke like on fire, all lights came on, engine ceased.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-19

Also filed under Structure and engine

The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V002000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-09

Recall airbag. In Puerto Rico cannot find anyone to replace it as it is Saab 2006

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-07

Exterior lighting

2 of 10 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine.

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Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · 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. R
    2016-07-22Air bags16V358000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500.

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    2016-08-24Air bags16V359000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500.

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    2017-03-08Air bags17V016000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017.

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  6. R
    2020-01-07Air bags20V002000 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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  7. 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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  8. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Saab 9-2X — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V464000 · Suspension
  • Recall 16V358000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V359000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V016000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V002000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V001000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V003000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Saab 9-2X?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Saab 9-2X have?
7 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.