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2006 Saab 9-7xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2006 Saab 9-7x, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-519 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

2006 Saab 9-7x
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the 9-7x median · #1 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints593 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage64kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: S. Foskett, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Saab 9-7x has problems

59 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
Fuel system, gasoline220
Electrical system133
Exterior lighting110
Fuel/propulsion system60
Electronic stability control (ESC)50
Visibility41
Air bags40
Fuel system, other40
Engine30
10 other systems121

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

4 recalls

2006 Saab 9-7x 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.

47%repaired · 2017 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 15V-519 · Aug 14, 2015 · 429,170 vehicles · 200,381 repaired

Risk. Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2016 Q1

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 14V-404 · Jul 2, 2014 · 184,611 vehicles · 120,923 repaired

Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-248 · Jun 13, 2013 · 193,652 vehicles

Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 12V-406 · Aug 16, 2012 · 278,174 vehicles

Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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

2006 vs. every other 9-7x 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 9-7x median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Saab 9-7x safety ratings

2006 Saab 9-7X 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Saab 9-7x, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fuel Level Gauge System FailureDP10001 · closed May 23, 2011
    No recall
  2. Driver's Master Power Window SwitchEA12004 · closed Jun 21, 2013
    Led to recall 12V-406
  3. Fuel level gauge system failurePE11014 · closed Sep 23, 2011
    No recall
  4. Loss of HeadlightsRQ17002 · closed Mar 29, 2021
    No recall
In owners' words

What 9-7x owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT READING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10521835 · Jun 26, 2013 · 105,000 miles
WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE FALLS BELOW 1/2 TANK OF GAS (ESPECIALLY BELOW A 1/4 TANK) A FAULTY SENSOR CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING, BREAKS ETC. THIS HAPPENS EXCLUSIVELY WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND COMING TO A HALT (SUCH AS AT A STOP SIGN, STOP LIGHT OR…
Complaint 10521517 · Jun 24, 2013 · 98,100 miles
AFTER I HAD JUST FILLED UP THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT TO EMPTY. IT BOUNCED AROUND FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, AND THEN STAYED ON EMPTY. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A GM DEFECT. I TRAVEL 5 DAYS A WEEK FOR WORK, AND I'M CONCERNED THIS COULD CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO STALL, AS I'VE HEARD HAPPENING TO OTHERS. I HAVE…
Complaint 10446355 · Feb 3, 2012

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