CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Saab 9-7X has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (22 reports).
2006 Saab 9-7X recalls
Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk
The headlamp driver module, a part that controls the headlights and daytime running lights, can overheat and fail.
Most common 2006 Saab 9-7X problems
Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR WOULD MOVE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT DRIVER'S SEAT ALSO ADJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V404000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SCHMELZ COUNTRYSIDE VOLKSWAGEN (1180 MN-36, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109) WHO CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI
MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL KEPT GETTING STUCK , THE DRIVER WINDOW NOR ANY PANELS ON MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WORKS.
TAKATA RECALL I BOUGHT A 2006 SAAB 97X N I HAVE PROBLEMS W MY HID LOW BEAMS THE LEFT SIDE JUST WONT LIGHT UP N WEN IM DRIVIN SOMTIMES MY DRIVIN LIGHTS GO ON N OFF WHILE IM ON THE HIGHWAY ! IVE HAD THE BULBS CHANGED TWICE N STILL THE PASSENGER LOW BEAM WONT LIGHT UP !!!
TAKATA RECALL THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON ONE GO OUT TO THE OTHER GO OUT AND THEY COME BACK ON THEN THEY GO OUT AGAIN ALL THROUGH WHILE I'M DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON COME ON AND OFF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, ENTERED THE HOUSE, RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE BURNING ODOR INTENSIFIED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL HAD MELTED AND THE LOCKING MECHANISMS NO LONGER WORKED PROPERLY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. KELLY CADILLAC (1986 STATE RD, LANCASTER, PA 17601, (717) 898-4000) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI
2006 Saab 9-7X questions
Does the 2006 Saab 9-7X have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Saab 9-7X: Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saab 9-7X?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (22), Electrical System (13), Exterior Lighting (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Saab 9-7X has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.