CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Saab 9-7X has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (14 reports).
2007 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 2007 Saab 9-7X problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
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 CO-WORKER WERE ABLE TO ASSIST HER IN REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL OFF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE. THE POLICE NOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD BEEN INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,
SIDE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHEN WE WERE TURNING AND RAN OVER A CURB AT ABOUT TEN MPH SPEED.
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.
A HEADLIGHT RECALL EXISTS FOR THIS MODEL BUT MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT CONFIRM. MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FAILING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE VIN ON THIS VEHICLE.
ONE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. IT CAN BE DRIVERS SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE AS IT IS NOT SPECIFIC TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME DURING A NIGHT DRIVE. BY TURNING THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THEY WILL USUALLY COME BACK ON. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PATTERN OTHER THAN THEY JUST TURN OFF. SAAB STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLES LIGHTING.
2007 Saab 9-7X questions
Does the 2007 Saab 9-7X have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 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 2007 Saab 9-7X?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Fuel System, Gasoline (9), Exterior Lighting (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 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.