repaired · 2023 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2005 Saab 9-2xProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 111 owner complaints about the 2005 Saab 9-2x, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-003 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 10, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Saab 9-2x has problems
111 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Air bags
27Fuel/propulsion system
17Suspension
14Fuel system, gasoline
8Engine
6Structure
3Engine and engine cooling
3Steering
2Service brakes
64 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 46 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | 0 |
| Suspension | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Saab 9-2x recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
no report yet
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saab.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other 9-2x year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 9-2x median. How we score
'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Saab 9-2x safety ratings
2005 Saab 9-2X Wagon 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Saab 9-2x, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 22V-945
- Front suspension control arm failureLed to recall 11V-464
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-428
In owners' words
What 9-2x owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. The local dealer and Chevrolet 112 [PHONE]) were contacted but referred the contact…
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SAAB 9-2X. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V001000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ROYAL BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 11055 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE…
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