2009 Saab 9-7X Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Saab 9-7X, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Saab 9-7X. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Saab 9-7X have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,417 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the controls on the driver's side door panel did not work, including the door lock and seat heater. There was no warning indicator illumi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2019 · Electrical system
“My headlamps are not working, my fog lights and side markers work, but not he headlamps.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 19, 2018 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Saab 9-7 (9-7X AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 16–20 |
| Fuel | 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 2009 Saab 9-7X
How do I know if my 2009 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.
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.
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.