Saab 9-7X electrical problems
23 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
171 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 148 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
23 of 171 complaints match this topic (13.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10355395 · 2010-09-13 (September 13, 2010)
HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM (H11) WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED SAAB 9-7X 2005 4.2L. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10355395 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10475343 · 2012-09-13 (September 13, 2012)
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REPOSITION THE SIDE MIRROR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, USING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE DOOR. SINCE THAT TIME THE DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRIC SYSTEM HAS FAILED TO WORK. THE LOCAL SAAB DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE PARTS ARE AND WERE AT THAT TIME UNAVAILABLE. THIS PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE CURRENT ELECTRICAL ISSUE AFFECTING THE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10475343 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10488997 · 2012-12-17 (December 17, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS FAILED. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE CONTROLS FOR THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT WARMER ALSO FAILED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 …
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10488997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10733342 · 2015-07-10 (July 10, 2015)
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SET ON AUTOMATIC MODE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY WENT OUT AND I TRIED TO TURN THEM TO THE REGULAR ON POSITION AND THEY DID NOT COME ON, THE HIGH BEAMS DID NOT WORK EITHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND FROM WHAT I READ ON LINE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE MY 2005 MODEL AS WELL. OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES! (INSTRUMENT PANEL-GAGES) MOST TACKED OUT, ALSO SPEEDOMETER GAGE ISSUES (GETS STUCK AT ONE SPEED AND WHEN YU SLOW DOWN IT DOESN'T GO BACK DOW…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,593 miles reported. Look up ODI 10733342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11704147 · 2025-12-10 (December 10, 2025)
The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-7X. The contact stated that the fog lights independently turned on and failed to turn off. Upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the sound went away. The contact also stated that the rear suspension was sagging. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon research, the contact located NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility). Several unknown local dealers were contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
Owner-reported narrative. 177,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11704147 at NHTSA ↗