2008 Saab 9-7X Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Saab 9-7X, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Saab 9-7X
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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…
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…
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Saab 9-7X have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,614 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2020 · Unknown or other
“Dim head lights, i have to use the high beam light to see properly especially on highway or poorly lit areas.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2019 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Saab 9-7 (9-7X AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 16–20 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Saab 9-7X model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saab 9-7X model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Saab 9-7X | 2 | 25 |
| 2006 Saab 9-7X | 4 | 59 |
| 2007 Saab 9-7X | 4 | 48 |
| 2008 Saab 9-7X | 1 | 22 |
| 2009 Saab 9-7X | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2008 Saab 9-7X
How do I know if my 2008 Saab 9-7X has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Saab 9-7X; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saab dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V519000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saab models
- 9-31,346 complaints
- 9-5506 complaints
- 900360 complaints
- 9000136 complaints
- 9-2X121 complaints
- 9-3 Convertible61 complaints
- 9551 complaints
- Aero15 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.