2008 SAAB 9-7X — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
32
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SAAB 9-7X
The 2008 SAAB 9-7X has received a total of 32 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (8 complaints), Electrical System (6 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X, potentially affecting up to 429,170 vehicles.
Recall 15V519000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 429,170 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE IS NOT A DEALERSHIP THAT IS ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT IS NEAR ME. GM RECALL #: 15037 NHTSA # 15V519 DATE ISSUED: JAN 06, 2015 RECALL TITLE: RECALL 15037 - HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL STATUS: INCOMPLETE *TR
THERE IS NOT A DEALERSHIP THAT IS ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT IS NEAR ME. GM RECALL #: 15037 NHTSA # 15V519 DATE ISSUED: JAN 06, 2015 RECALL TITLE: RECALL 15037 - HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL STATUS: INCOMPLETE *TR
DIM HEAD LIGHTS, I HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT TO SEE PROPERLY ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY OR POORLY LIT AREAS.
THERE IS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2008 97X MODELS, RECALL NUMBER 15V519000. THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING, BUT THEN FLICKER AND GO OUT, CAUSING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE . THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, BUT SAAB TELLS ME MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2008 97X MODEL. AT THIS TIME, SOME OWNERS ARE GETTING IT FIXED FOR FREE AND OTHERS, LIKE ME WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. *TR
CALLED 800 ^ THE SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS AVAILABLE, 6 MONTHS LATER RECEIVED SECOND LETTER CALL LOCAL DEALER IN MAY OF 2016 SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS IN. STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED A CALL.SAFTY RECALL # 14291/15037.
Safety Rating for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SAAB 9-7X in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC-5374-D — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESETTING THE VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE FOR THIS CONCERN.
PIP-4573-B — EQUIPMENT
BUICK/SAAB/CHEVROLET/HUMMER/GMC: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING, AT A COLD START FOR ENGINES, REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER AND SES LIGHT, WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE -10F (-23C) AND ALSO REAR/FRONT CRANK SEAL, CAM COVER GASKET AND DIPSTICK TUBE WILL BE LEAKING OIL. MODEL 2004-07 RAINIER, 2002-09 TRAIL BLAZER, ENVOY, 2004-12 COLORADO, CANYON, 2006-12 H3,...
06-06-05-001F — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
This informational bulletin explains a normal condition from changes in Exhaust Tone for Active Fuel Management Engines when in Three or Four Cylinder Mode
TB-090940001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
GENERAL MOTORS: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES NOT OPERATING AND /OR SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION, AS WELL AS DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING THE BUCKLE OR THE BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON STICKING. AFFECTS 2010 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, INCLUDING SATURN.) *PE
PIP4329 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CURRENT OR INTERMITTENT DTC P0741 TCC STUCK OFF. EQUIPPED WITH 4L60E, 4L65E OR 4L70E (RPO M30, M32, M70) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ
050940002 — SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT LOCKING CONDITIONS (NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC). 2005-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) . *TT UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB UPDATED 11/29/07. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SAAB 9-7X
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SAAB 9-7X
- 2005 SAAB 9-7X — 33 complaints
- 2006 SAAB 9-7X — 84 complaints
- 2007 SAAB 9-7X — 71 complaints
- 2008 SAAB 9-7X (current)
- 2009 SAAB 9-7X — 17 complaints