2009 Saab 9-7X
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 59 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
12 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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My headlamps are not working, my fog lights and side markers work, but not he headlamps.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-19
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Saab 9-7X. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the front headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-28
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Saab 9-7X.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-01
Electrical system
3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
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My wife and I were on the drive thru line at wendys, it was raining out and I cracked the front passenger window for a litle air.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-22
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-07
Seats
1 of 17 total reports mentions: seats.
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Dear receiver of this, my name is [xxx] , industry veteran and expert in automotive heated seat technology, failure mode safety, analysis and failure investigation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-02
Power train
1 of 17 total reports mentions: power train.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Saab 9-7X — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Saab 9-7X 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 2009 Saab 9-7X?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Saab 9-7X have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.