2012 SAAB 9-4X — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 SAAB 9-4X
The 2012 SAAB 9-4X has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X, potentially affecting up to 670,739 vehicles.
Recall 21V473000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 380,498 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Consequence: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers...
View full details →Recall 14V571000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 290,241 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster...
Consequence: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X.
Safety Rating for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X
The 2012 SAAB 9-4X received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X
General Motors LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC-5489 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
GM: AIR BAG TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED IN THE SYSTEM DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
PIC-5489 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM: AIR BAG TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED IN THE SYSTEM DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 SAAB 9-4X
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 9-4X
- 2011 SAAB 9-4X — 4 complaints
- 2012 SAAB 9-4X (current)