There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Saab 9-7X, but owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Saab 9-7X problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2009 Saab 9-7X complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 62,000 miles · reported Aug 7, 2017
The contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the headlights failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the headlamps were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Exterior Lighting · at 100 miles · reported Jun 23, 2016
The contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the low and high beam head lamps failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.
Exterior Lighting · reported Mar 30, 2016
The contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. Without warning, the low beam headlamps randomly failed. The contact had to apply the high beams each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who mentioned that the contact needed to check with the manufacturer concerning NHTSA campaign number: 02v322000 (Exterior lighting). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall and would need to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was not available.
Exterior Lighting · at 96,000 miles · reported Dec 18, 2015
Low beam headlights stopped working while vehicle was traveling 70 MPH on a highway. Started working again after switching to high beam and then back to low beam
Exterior Lighting · reported Dec 14, 2015
My low beam head light on my saab 9-7x turns off when driving 30min. The issue is intermittent sometimes I would drive it for 1hr or longer then it turns off. But lately headlamps that do not illuminate after 30 min of driving. I've replaced the low beam head light and issue still exist. I have an identical issue but called saab customer service but recall 14v755000 is only for 05-08.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Saab 9-7X have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Saab 9-7X as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Saab 9-7X?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (12 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are Saab recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Saab dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.