2006 Saab 9-7X problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
59 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
79,780 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 53 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 59 complaints (37.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 8 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 13.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 11.9% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 22; Electrical System: 13; Exterior Lighting: 10; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 5; Air Bags: 3; Engine: 3; Fuel System, Other: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2009: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 20; 2012: 4; 2013: 6; 2014: 7; 2015: 7; 2016: 5; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10398640 · 2011-05-02 (May 2, 2011)
I HAVE A 2006 SAAB 9-7X WITH 92,000+ MILES. THE FUEL GAUGE HAD FAILED AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES AND I HAVE YET TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WOULD COST ANYWHERE FROM $850 TO $1,000 DEPENDING ON HOW LONG IT TAKES TO BE DONE. I THINK THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL BECAUSE I NO MANY MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT FAIR FOR A DEFECT IN QUALITY OF A NEAR $45,000 VEHICLE TO BE LAID ON A COSTUMER. SIGNS OF THIS PROBLEM WERE THAT THE GAUGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY READ FALSE THEN REGULATE TO NORMAL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398651 · 2011-05-02 (May 2, 2011)
SAAB 97X SUV... FUEL GAUGE GIVING FALSE READINGS. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT IS A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH GM UNITS OF SIMILAR VINTAGE. MY GAS GAUGE STARTED GIVING ME OCCASIONAL FALSE READINGS A FEW THOUSAND MILES AGO. THEY BECOME MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. CURRENTLY, THE GAS GAUGE ONLY READS EMPTY. WHILE I CAN FIGURE OUT HOW MANY MILES I CAN TRAVEL BEFORE THE NEED TO FILL UP, I FEAR MY WIFE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO KEEP TRACK AS EASILY. I'M JUST AFRAID THAT THE CAR WILL BE REAR-ENDED IF IT STALLS OUT FROM A FALSE READING, AND THE GAS TANK ACTUALLY IS EMPTY. …
Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10514246 · 2013-05-30 (May 30, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE POWER SWITCH DOOR MODULE WAS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY AND CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 143,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10514246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10586176 · 2014-05-02 (May 2, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SHOCKS WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME UNSTABLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER A ROAD BUMP. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE WARNING LIGHT SENSOR WAS RESET HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10586176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10313430 · 2010-02-23 (February 23, 2010)
AT 60000 MILES FUEL SENSOR BROKE. IT FIRST FLUCTUATED BETWEEN E AND F, NOW IS ALWAYS ON E. WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH SAAB 9-7X MODELS. FUEL SENSOR IS LOCATED ON THE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS AN EXTENSIVE FIX ONLY TO HOPE IT DOES NOT BREAK AGAIN. WE HAVE BEEN CALCULATING OUR FUEL USAGE WITH MILEAGE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10664334 · 2014-12-15 (December 15, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE HEATED SEATS WERE ACTIVATED AND SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10664334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10817632 · 2016-01-04 (January 4, 2016)
1. VEHICLE STALLS/LOSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. PROBLEM CAN'T BE IDENTIFIED BY 3 INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. ONE MECHANIC SAID REPLACE FUSE BOX AND HOPE IT SOLVES THE ISSUE. 2. VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL SURGES CAUSES A MULTITUDE OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES. SO FAR: FIRE IN FUSE BOX BURNING OUT THE LOW-BEAM RELAY, AUDIO INTERFERENCE THROUGH THE SPEAKERS (CRACKLING) WHEN TURN SIGNALS, OR RADIO ARE PLAYING, REMOTE ACCESS FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, REPLACED 2 BOSCH BATTERIES, BAD ALTERNATOR, 3 AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION COMPRESSORS, REPLACE TURN SIGNA…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10817632 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10521517 · 2013-06-24 (June 24, 2013)
WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE FALLS BELOW 1/2 TANK OF GAS (ESPECIALLY BELOW A 1/4 TANK) A FAULTY SENSOR CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING, BREAKS ETC. THIS HAPPENS EXCLUSIVELY WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND COMING TO A HALT (SUCH AS AT A STOP SIGN, STOP LIGHT OR MAKING A SUDDEN HALT TO TURN). IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED COUNTLESS TIMES SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2012. IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS SITUATION WE HAVE TO KEEP THE FUEL TANK ABOVE 1/2 TANK AT ALL TIMES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 98,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10521517 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10594699 · 2014-05-28 (May 28, 2014)
WHILE DRIVING HOME OUR HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED AND TURNED OFF. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. ONCE DRIVING AGAIN, THEY FLICKERED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WITH THE ONE LIGHT (LUCKILY). WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT, IT WAS BACK ON AGAIN. I CHECKED ALL CONNECTIONS AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THE STABILA-TRAC SYSTEM LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF (5 MIN PERIOD). A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER THE STEERING…
Owner-reported narrative. 68,672 miles reported. Look up ODI 10594699 at NHTSA ↗