2005 Saab 9-2X problems
NHTSA has received 136 complaints about the 2005 Saab 9-2X, and 34% of them involve air bags. After that come fuel system (30%) and suspension (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 136 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 34% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 81 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 18 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 81 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 100,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 95% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
I purchased a 2005 saab 9-2x and shortly after was involved in an accident resulting in my car being totaled. The accident occured when the steering failed to work properly resulting in the car jumping a median and landing on its side. Shortly thereafter the car ignited into a fire starting in the engine, which quickly spread to the interior. Luckily the passenger and I made it out quickly and safely.
Went to the dealer numerous times about tire complaints of course tires are not covered. I know this but the car has about 15k miles on it now and the tires are completely bald and look like they have 45k miles on it. Saab 800# said they cannot do anything. I took it to firestone and they were shocked how bad the tires are and immediately ruled it has a suspension defect or maybe a tow problem. There is major cupping which 95% is suspension. I have seen numerous complaints about this.
Purchased car approx 2 months ago. Odometer read 24,200 miles. Within two months, and 2,000 miles, the car has been in for a whining noise, alarm, power steering, and an air compressor. After 3 weeks back and forth, I am now on my third differential, second air compressor, second power steering pump, and second alarm speaker. Tomorrow I go back to the shop for the same whining noise, the alarm speaker (out again), the air compressor (extremely noisy), and fuel economy only reaching 12 to 13 mpg(rated 19 to 26).
Strong fuel smell inside of car. Inspected under hood and determined that the fuel smell was emanating from the right side of the engine.
During cold weather, fuel lines leak/seep raw fuel into engine compartment. If left untreated, could potentially cause engine fire, leading to injury and death. Please get subaru/saab to fix asap.
Other model years of the 9-2X
- 2006
- 2005