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2007 Saab 9-7xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2007 Saab 9-7x, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-519 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Saab 9-7x
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 9-7x median · #2 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints485 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage105kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Saab 9-7x has problems

48 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
Electrical system145
Fuel system, gasoline90
Exterior lighting90
Visibility62
Suspension60
Fuel/propulsion system50
Visibility/wiper41
Power train40
Steering30
8 other systems111

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

4 recalls

2007 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

2007 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

2007 Saab 9-7x safety ratings

2007 Saab 9-7X 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING HER VEHICLE, A FLAME EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE FLAME THEN DISSIPATED AS WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SAME AND RETRIEVE ASSISTANCE. HER…
Complaint 11327320 · Jun 4, 2020 · 228,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL I WOKE UP TO MY VEHICLE ON FIRE AND IT HAD BEEN OFF FOR OVER 8 HOURS. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ALL NIGHT. WE HEARD A BANG FROM INSIDE THEN OUT NEIGHBOR BANGED ON OUR DOOR A MINUTE LATER SAYING MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WE CALLED 911 AND THEY HAD TO COME AND PUT IT OUT.
Complaint 11242046 · Aug 6, 2019 · 180,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT, RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED BY DEPRESSING THE SWITCH, BUT FAILED TO CLOSE. THE…
Complaint 11084259 · Apr 10, 2018 · 30,000 miles

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