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2012 Saab 9-4xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Saab 9-4x. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-473 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Saab 9-4x has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2012 Saab 9-4x 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.

67%repaired · 2023 Q3

Suspension: rear

Do not drive

Recall 21V-473 · Jun 24, 2021 · 380,498 vehicles · 253,148 repaired

Risk. A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2016 Q1

Suspension: rear

Recall 14V-571 · Sep 19, 2014 · 290,241 vehicles · 273,199 repaired

Risk. Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2012 vs. every other 9-4x 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 9-4x median. How we score

'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2012 Saab 9-4x safety ratings

2012 Saab 9-4X SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No

Own a 2012 9-4x?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.