2005 Saab 9-2X problems
Owners have filed 136 complaints about the 2005 Saab 9-2X with NHTSA. Air bags account for 33.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 19.9%.
Complaints136
Crashes1
Fires1
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 33.8% · 46
Fuel/propulsion system 19.9% · 27
Suspension 12.5% · 17
Fuel system, gasoline 10.3% · 14
Engine 5.9% · 8
Structure 4.4% · 6
Steering 2.9% · 4
Engine and engine cooling 2.2% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire.
Reading the numbers
Filings are rising — 18 in the last three years against 14 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
I received notice of recall# 15v-323 pertaining to potential serious injury or death if the front passenger airbag were to deploy. The recall indicates that the front passenger seat should not be occupied until the repair has been made. It has been over two months and I've not received notice yet that repair parts are available. I'm still waiting for any response or remedy to this situation. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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