NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2005–2009

Saab 9-7X recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 171 owner complaints for the Saab 9-7X, covering model years 2005 to 2009. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (59), and Exterior Lighting is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
171 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (2005–2009)

most complaints: 2006 (59 for that model year)
top component: Exterior Lighting (49 complaints)
latest recall 15V519000 (reported Aug 14, 2015)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
12 complaints reporting a fire (7.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Saab 9-7X complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 59 of 171, or 34.5%. Next come 2007 (48) and 2005 (25). The fewest are for 2009, with 17 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Saab 9-7X complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Saab 9-7X complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a fire
2005	25	2
2006	59	3
2007	48	5
2008	22	1
2009	17	1
All model years	171	12

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Saab 9-7X components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often, in 49 complaints (28.7% of all 171), followed by Electrical System (43) and Fuel System, Gasoline (37).

Components named most often in Saab 9-7X complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Saab 9-7X complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Exterior Lighting	49	28.7%
Electrical System	43	25.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline	37	21.6%
Visibility	12	7.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System	11	6.4%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	9	5.3%
Engine	9	5.3%
Suspension	9	5.3%
Air Bags	8	4.7%
Power Train	7	4.1%
Visibility/Wiper	7	4.1%
Steering	5	2.9%
Structure	5	2.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling	4	2.3%
Fuel System, Other	4	2.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Saab 9-7X recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 9-7X, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2008. The 2006 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

4 recall campaigns

Saab 9-7X recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 2 campaigns	2006: 4 campaigns	2007: 4 campaigns	2008: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 15V519000
Reported Aug 14, 2015
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Model years 2006–2008
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Consequence:
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 increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 14V404000
Reported Jul 2, 2014
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls
Model years 2005–2007
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Consequence:
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 13V248000
Reported Jun 13, 2013
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls; Electrical System
Model years 2005–2007
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Consequence:
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy:
Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 12V406000
Reported Aug 16, 2012
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls; Electrical System
Model years 2006–2007
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Consequence:
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy:
Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1-800-955-9007.
Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Saab 9-7X questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Saab 9-7X have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Saab 9-7X, covering model years 2005 to 2009. The most recent, 15V519000, was reported on August 14, 2015 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2006 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Saab 9-7X model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 59 of the 171 complaints in NHTSA’s file (34.5%). The next are 2007 (48) and 2005 (25). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Saab 9-7X complaint?

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often: 49 complaints, or 28.7% of all 171. Electrical System (43) and Fuel System, Gasoline (37) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Saab 9-7X?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Saab dealer.

How many Saab 9-7X complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 171 complaints, 0 report a crash, 12 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

7 models · most complaints first

The Saab models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Saab VIN decoder with every Saab model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Saab 9-3 1999–2011 · 17 recalls · 1,345 complaints
Saab 9-5 1998–2011 · 9 recalls · 557 complaints
Saab 900 1995–2000 · 10 recalls · 196 complaints
Saab 9-2X 2005–2006 · 8 recalls · 121 complaints
Saab 9-3 Convertible 1999–2002 · 2 recalls · 61 complaints
Saab 9000 1995–1998 · 1 recall · 25 complaints
Saab 9-4x 2011–2012 · 2 recalls · 5 complaints

All Saab models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.