2009 Saab 9-7X recalls and problems

The 2009 Saab 9-7X has 0 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is exterior lighting.

2009 Saab 9-7X
Photo: 2009 Saab 9-7X by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 5 9-7X model years — 5th most.

0recalls
17complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
70,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Exterior Lighting12
Electrical System3
Power Train1
Seats1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008: 1 complaints20082010: 1 complaints20102013: 1 complaints20132015: 9 complaints201592016: 2 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182019: 1 complaints20191

NHTSA investigations

Loss of Headlights

RQ17002 · opened Apr 24, 2017 · closed Mar 29, 2021
Summary

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentativel…

2009 vs. other Saab 9-7X years

2005: 25 complaints20052006: 59 complaints2006592007: 48 complaints20072008: 22 complaints20082009: 17 complaints200917

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Saab 9-7X have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Saab 9-7X. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saab 9-7X?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention exterior lighting (12), electrical system (3), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.