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2005 Saab 9-2X repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-2X repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 138 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Saab 9-2X
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| Saab 9-2X in Texas, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012US $4500 | spun rod bearing issue. entire engine had to be rebuilt, heads machined. known problem with EJ20 engines in WRX and 92x Aero. My issue was NOT due to oil starvation or racing though. | ||
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Saab 9-2X in California, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Aug 201280000 miUS $330 | REMOVE & REPLACE RIGHT FRONT AXLE REMOVE & REPLACE OIL COOLER O-RING | ||
| Jun 2014105000 miUS $2650 | Replace radiator hoses. Mechanic thought they seemed to be getting brittle, crinkling when squeezed. | ||
| Nov 2014109000 miUS $530 | Radiator started leaking. Needed to be replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201385300 miUS $330 | Air conditioning idler pulley failed Front right CV boot failed | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Ohio, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201292000 miUS $200 | Radiator plastic end tank broke. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Quebec, Canada Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| May 201288740 miC $800 | Turbo Leak and Exhaust Leak | ||
| Saab 9-2X in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201395000 miUS $600 | Cracked radiator, had slow leak. Replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in California, United States Apr 2007 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jun 201056000 miUS $2500 | Electrical - fuse replaced; but not sourced. | ||
| Dec 2013108000 miUS $1000 | Replaced 5 speed transmission with an used system purchased for $1200 | ||
| Nov 2014114000 miUS $275 | Engine died at idle. Check Engine light came on. Diagnosis was to replace intake manifold. Repair involved relaxing lots of hoses that were brittle. Total estimate was almost $2,000. Decided to just live with it for now. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Colorado, United States Apr 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 201444600 miUS $110 | A/C idler pulley was making a chirping noise. Shop replaced the pulley. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Alabama, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201474700 miUS $500 | Engine flooded, would not start. Opened up engine to see cause of zero compression. Apparently fuel displaced oil, just needed to air out. | ||
| May 201588700 miUS $550 | a/c O-ring leaking + recharge CV joint boot loose, other CV joint leaking | ||
| Dec 2016109000 mi | Passenger headlight low beam. DRL significantly dimmed Engine flooded after moving vehicle short distance. Replaced spark plugs since I needed to remove the old ones to air engine out. Also replaced battery. | ||
| Apr 2017111800 miUS $50 | Power steering disappeared, alternator light came on. Belt replaced. Code P0171 left bank lean. No observable symptoms, cleared code. Has not returned | ||
| Jun 2018124000 miUS $250 | Fan came into contact with original upper radiator hose, causing coolant leak. Replaced with aftermarket silicone equivalents which are supposed to bulge less. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Ohio, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017147000 miUS $2 | Power steering pump was making a loud whining noise, particularly when cold and only working intermittently. The problem turned out to be the o-ring at the return line that required replacement along with additional power steering fluid. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Michigan, United States Mar 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 20055000 mi | Sail panel at rear door pops out (can be popped back in easily). Took it in for replacement as there can be leaks from this area (frameless windows). Warranty, but 1 year later the replacement panels still pop out. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Washington, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017103000 mi | Oil leak onto exhaust found, likely present at purchase. Did not adequately diagnose cause while at dealer. Free oil change. Dealer found possible coolant leak, pressure tested OK. | ||
| Jul 2018115000 miUS $500 | Rear brake squealing. All rotors and pads replaced, brake lines bled and refilled. Noted one caliper was on the verge of damage, and both rear calipers were out of plane with the rotors. Caliper not replaced. System now functions wonderfully. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015117000 miUS $200 | Caliper slide bolts froze. Uneven braking. Changed pads rotors and caliper brackets | ||
| Jul 2016142500 miUS $500 | Exhaust rusted out. Replaced | ||
| Aug 2016144000 miUS $600 | power steering lines rusted away | ||
| Nov 2016152300 miUS $1500 | Head gasket on passenger side went. Caused the cam to lock up and bend the valves. Heads rebuilt. | ||
| Jun 2018196000 miUS $500 | Replaced hard brake lines through chassis. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Maryland, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015180700 miUS $150 | Replaced leaking power steering pump. | ||
| Jul 2015184000 mi | Rusty front bumper brace. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Michigan, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2014119000 miUS $78 | Replace both front low beam HID headlghts. | ||
| Jun 2016142000 miUS $30 | Replaced stabilizer brushings. Did not eliminate rattle. Attempting Strut mount next. | ||
| Apr 2017150000 miUS $75 | Valve cover gasket replacement | ||
| Oct 2017155000 miUS $35 | Other valve cover gasket | ||
| Jan 2018158697 miUS $35 | Replace rear rotors | ||
| Jun 2021178000 miUS $7 | 2 Brake lights | ||
| Nov 2021179000 miUS $25 | Oil and filter change | ||
| Saab 9-2X in California, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Feb 201582000 miUS $40 | Replaced 12V outlet socket. | ||
| Mar 201583000 miUS $125 | CD changer jammed. Speakers make random booming noise, caused by CD player. Disassembled audio system but unable to fix. Replaced archaic double DIN audio system with Pioneer single DIN head unit and storage pocket. | ||
| Apr 201688000 miUS $500 | Replaced radiator with OEM part. Visible leak. You can smell the coolant on a hot day. Common for this series of cars after 80k miles. | ||
| Aug 201793000 miUS $375 | Front brakes shuddering at 50+MPH. Replaced front brake rotors and pads with Brembo OEM spec. Acceleration hesitation.Replaced spark plugs with Iridium type. Replaced one bad ignition coil pack. | ||
| Sep 201795000 miUS $30 | Multi-point inspection at Dealership. Diagnosed grinding noise from right rear wheel. Both front inner CV boots were ripped and leaking. Replaced right, then left CV boot. | ||
| Oct 201795000 miUS $125 | Brakes screeching. Rear rotors were too worn. Replaced rear brake rotors and pads with Brembo OEM spec. | ||
| Nov 2019108546 miUS $20 | Oil leaking onto exhaust manifold. Replaced valve cover gaskets passenger side, half moon, top. Leaky throttle body hose. Removed intercooler, checked PCV valve OK. Cleaned oil off throttle body intake and intercooler hoses. Normal blow-by issue. No part replaced. | ||
| Dec 2019108600 miUS $15 | Headlights are dim. Used Sylvania headlight restoration kit. Noticed headlight housings are no longer sealed against moisture. | ||
| Jun 2021114000 miUS $170 | Replaced front O2 sensor. | ||
| Feb 2023118545 miUS $560 | Power steering pump leak. No OEM part available. 2 year warranty aftermarket part. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Apr 201278300 miUS $206 | Turbo oil feed and return lines leaking. Fixed myself. Car runs higher than normail boost, may be why the lines developed leaks. I have read that the lines leaking is a very common problem with the wrx/9-2x. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012100800 miUS $40 | Metal component of power steering corroded through causing a pinhole on the return line of the power steering system. (Caused temporary total loss of power steering because it was not noticed before a long trip --> Fluid added made it home.) | ||
| Jul 2012105000 miUS $400 | Timing belt kit. Water pump was starting to weep. 3 of the idlers were less than healthy. Tensioner pulley replaced on AC. (failing) Lots of lines (oil and cooling lines replaced) all near failure. Oil consumption noticed. (likely turbo) | ||
| Jan 2013US $15 | Strong fuel smell in cabin on cold days. @ -9f noticed liquid fuel on top of engine. Two rubber lines found leaking under air intake inlet pipe. http://projects.geothunder.com/2013/01/05/my-subaru-smells-like-gas-on-cold-days-how-to-fix | ||
| Nov 2013120000 miUS $600 | - Vale cover Gaskets (Both sides leaking on top breather) - Replaced all four struts and associated hardware (two were toast) and all end links - All of these could have run longer. -Replaced front axles both sides were leaking but not popping.rn | ||
| Jul 2014124000 miUS $3500 | Expected spun rod bearing. (car was full of oil) Car sold rather than repaired. Full repair cost including engine rebuild and clutch 3500-4000. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in California, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200967000 miUS $5000 | Rod bearings failed, requiring rebuilt engine. | ||
| Jul 200972000 miUS $85 | Inside driver's side CV boot came loose; CV joint needed to be cleaned and regreased, boot clamp tightened | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Mar 201188000 miUS $100 | blown upper radiator hose. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Florida, United States Jul 2006 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jun 200615000 mi | Rattling Cruise control stalk, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201065000 miUS $1200 | Broken CV Joint Replaced CV Axle. Leaking Strut - Replaced all 4 struts. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010132000 miUS $150 | Oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
| Mar 2011141000 miUS $150 | Upper radiator hose burst | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201150000 miUS $1300 | Two fuel lines under the passenger side intake manifold were leaking fuel during cold weather. I replaced the fuel lines, intake hoses, and manifold gaskets. Known problem with 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza and Saab 92x. | ||
| Dec 201158000 miUS $300 | I replaced the suction o ring for the power steering pump The plastic end tank on radiator ruptured. I replaced the radiator | ||
| Jun 201264000 miUS $400 | another torn inner cv joint boot | ||
| Jun 201369000 miUS $22 | I replaced the right front tie rod end, which had developed some play and wasnt holding alighment | ||
| Dec 201372000 miUS $22 | AC tensioner pulley bearing went bad so I replaced it. | ||
| Aug 201477600 miUS $56 | sway bar end links were worn out so I replaced them | ||
| Oct 201478200 miUS $75 | lower control arm bushing failed, all lubrication drained from bushing, arm then flopped within bracket | ||
| Jul 201583200 miUS $200 | Replaced rear wheel bearings | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 2013113760 miC $350 | replaced a/c drive belts | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Feb 2012107000 miUS $170 | Ball joint | ||
| Nov 2012116100 miUS $190 | Heater control circuit low bank 1 sensor 1 - P0031 (o2) | ||
| Apr 2013124300 miUS $450 | Replaced radiator. | ||
| Jul 2013126700 mi | AC did not work - AC belt was shredded. Also found out the tensioner pulley was worn/broken. PS/Alternator belt worn. | ||
| Nov 2013130000 miUS $110 | Outer CV boot torn and leaking. | ||
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-2X in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 201470200 mi | Car wasn't starting; figured out that the automatic shifter wasn't always registering the car in park. A quick tear-apart and cleaning of the center console seems to have fixed it. | ||
| Jul 2017100000 miUS $450 | Leak in the power steering system, eventually had to have pretty much the entire thing replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Minnesota, United States Jul 2014 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Jul 2014118000 miUS $450 | Steering developed a shuttering feeling. Mechanic found that power steering pump was leaking internally, recommended replacing pump and bleeding power steering fluid. | ||
| Sep 2014120000 miUS $50 | Right side CV boot had come loose, grease was flying everywhere. Shop was able to reclamp the boot without replacing entire axle. | ||
| Nov 2014121000 miUS $100 | Engine developed oil leak that dripped onto exhaust and made horrible smell. Shop found that valve cover gaskets, cam breather assembly, and cam seals needed to be replaced (mostly under previous repair warranty). | ||
| May 2015128000 miUS $700 | Car needed replacement front struts. Struts on car may have been original. We were getting clunking over bumps and some noise when cranking wheel (upper strut mounts worn). | ||
| Nov 2015129000 miUS $120 | Headlight started collecting moisture, which dripped down inside of HID headlight ballast. Ballast had to be removed and replaced, which required removal of front bumper and headlight assembly. Self-repair. | ||
| Jun 2016131000 miUS $150 | Engine was dripping oil onto part of the exhaust causing burning smell. Replaced oil cooler gasket. | ||
| Aug 2016132000 miUS $95 | Turbo coolant supply hose had developed pinhole leak--hose was about to rupture. Shop had trouble finding the replacement part since it is supposedly different from WRX | ||
| Nov 2016135700 miUS $750 | Camshaft seals were leaking inside timing belt cover, which then dripped onto exhaust headers. Replaced seals. | ||
| Feb 2017138000 mi | Shop discovered three different coolant hoses that were leaking and dripping onto exhaust. They removed, cleaned and re-tightened the hoses. | ||
| May 2017140000 miUS $650 | Right control arm rusted through and snapped while backing out of parking space. Also caused right sway bar link to break. Shop replaced both the control arm and end link. Valve cover gaskets were leaking, causing oil to drip onto exhaust heat shields and smoke. Shop replaced the valve cover gaskets. Since they were less than 2 years old, shop covered part of the cost. | ||
| Sep 2017140000 miUS $420 | Replaced driver side front control arm due to excessive rust (a common issue with these). Both front control arms have now been replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018141000 mi | Valve cover gaskets leaking again. Shop performed work under warranty—this is the 4th time for this repair since we’ve owned the car. Clunking from front left. Left front control arm defective—replaced under part/shop warranty. | ||
| Jan 2020145000 miUS $950 | Misfire in cylinders 2 and 4 caused by combination of worn spark plugs (which should have been good for another 40,000 miles) and a bad ignition coil. Replaced all 4 spark plugs and one ignition coil. Also had to get valve cover gaskets replaced AGAIN (4th time in 6 years) | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201476960 miC $400 | Power steering leaking. Installed New pump | ||
| Apr 201587820 miC $100 | AC tensioner pulley seized and came apart. Replace pulley and belt. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Iowa, United States May 2007 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Mar 200991000 miUS $600 | CEL for misfire cylinder - they replaced all 4 plugs and the misfiring cylinder's coil but that did not fix the problem. They think it is internal exhaust valves on the engine but are unsure. I traded it in without putting any more work into the car. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201292000 miUS $400 | Had to replace front lower ball joints. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015145000 miUS $40 | shift cable dirty made for "sticky" shifter. | ||
| Oct 2015153000 miUS $210 | Clean MAF sensor. Replace Crank sensor. Symptoms were very sluggish start or non start. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Florida, United States Dec 2007 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 200753000 miUS $40 | R and R Exhaust Gas Temp sensor | ||
| Apr 201090800 miUS $25 | intermittent slight loss of powersteering boost. pump appears to be bypassing a small amount of fluid. no external leaks. headlight lens becoming yellowed and hazy. used a 3M refinish kit to restore lens clarity. replaced HID bulbs (one side had quit). big improvement in light output! | ||
| Dec 2010105000 miUS $35 | power steering pump intermittently bypassing fluid, which sporadically caused brief loss of power steering assistance. Flushed PS fluid added seal conditioners and a fluid filter. Problem seems fixed. | ||
| Nov 2012135900 miUS $160 | Power steering pump | ||
| Oct 2013142000 miUS $600 | turbo motor oil seals failed causing exhaust smoking. replace pre-balanced CHRA | ||
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Saab 9-2X in Georgia, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015111300 miUS $700 | Timing belt was not replaced correctly. Additional replacement was required. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Minnesota, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017108000 miUS $3500 | Timing belt pulley failure caused valve train damage. This maintenance was due at 100k miles, and was due. Repair amount is an estimate for a new motor. We have not decided if we will repair or not at this point. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 201272700 mi | Power steering leak | ||
| Feb 201492400 mi | Several rattles: 1) Plastic cover on bottom of steering column 2) Where dashboard meets the trim around the instrument cluster 3) Exhaust hanger allowing muffler to touch chassis (partly due to aftermarket hitch) | ||
| Dec 2015113000 miUS $6 | Replaced passenger-side headlight bulb | ||
| Saab 9-2X in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Nov 201086000 miUS $200 | Valve cover seals that protect the spark plug tubes failed, causing oil to spill into the tubes and get all over the wires and plugs. Had to replaces all seals on both valve covers as well as spark plugs and ignition wires. | ||
| Jun 2013131000 miUS $150 | Exhaust system broken. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 201492300 miUS $600 | Timing belt change. Early, but mechanic said it looked REALLY bad. Consequences for failure are dire, so I caved. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Alberta, Canada May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201890043 mi | Hatch handle no longer opens hatch. Cable had gotten caught inside the door due to poor design. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Georgia, United States Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 | |||
| Aug 2023214000 miUS $150 | Replaced cabin fan motor due to failure. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Michigan, United States Mar 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201138000 mi | both front and back emblems delaminated | ||
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-2X in Florida, United States May 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014135000 miUS $400 | Evaporator hose needs replacement. | ||
| Jan 2016US $12 | The A/C Power knob broke. | ||
| Feb 2016159000 miUS $310 | blown radiator A hose had a leak and needed replacement. Part was $150. Repair $70. and $90 to recharge the unit. There was a leak in the transmission | ||
| Mar 2016159000 mi | Engine blew a hole right through the cylinder and geysered the coolant. Total loss. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Feb 201382300 miUS $25 | AC stopped blowing cold. When to a local auto parts store for a recharge bottle (already had the gauge), spent 15 minutes and now it's blowing cold again. We'll see if the leak stopper helps. CV axle blew. Replaced with aftermarket parts are local mechanic. Works fine now. Found oil on the spark plugs during normal maintenance. Turns out these engines have spark plug gaskets that regularly fail over time and leak into the spark plug channel. Cheap and relatively simple fix. Valve cover and spark plug gaskets. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Maine, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201087000 mi | Head gasket leak | ||
| Aug 201199000 miUS $150 | Sudden rough idle. Ignition coil had to be replaced Rough idle. Engine stalling. Misfire codes. Problem was caused by valve guide protruding into combustion chamber. Valve head had to be removed and sent to machine shop. | ||
| Oct 2011102000 miUS $99 | Troubleshooting rough idle and P0301 code. Replaced plug wires. Unclear if fixed. Troubleshooting rough idle and P0301 code. | ||
| Sep 2012123000 miUS $50 | Stabilizer bushings had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 2013146000 miUS $80 | AC compressor belt tension pulley bearing became noisy. Replaced the pulley. | ||
| Apr 2014154000 mi | Crankshaft pulley fell off. Just the outer part that guides alternator and air conditioner belt | ||
| Aug 2015181600 miUS $450 | Rear left bearing failure Oil pan rusted through | ||
| Sep 2015184000 mi | Head gasket leak | ||
| Apr 2017199000 miUS $25 | Replace spark plugs | ||
| Jun 2017199000 miUS $40 | Right front shaft was replaced Transmission coolant lines rusted through and started leaking. Replaced coolant lines | ||
| Mar 2018199000 miUS $459 | ATF leaks resulting from very cold weather. ATF filter and fluid had to be replaced. While in maintenance mechanic found that power steering hose rusted to a point it is unsafe to drive. Replaced power steering hose. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 201067000 miUS $500 | Rear wheel bearing noisy - dealer replaced bearing and 3 seals ( 2 for the bearing + 1 for the axle) | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Ohio, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jul 201524700 miUS $384 | Mid pipe leading to resonator rusted and acquired a hole. Had to replace the pipe. | ||
| Oct 201528700 miUS $150 | Mid pipe was replaced incorrectly, leading to a popping noise during sharp turns. Got it fixed. | ||
| Saab 9-2X in Alberta, Canada Apr 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 201593500 miC $3400 | head gaskets replaced and heads milled new timing belt new spark plug wires flushed and installed new fluid | ||
| Oct 2016105900 miC $2300 | Replaced transmission with a used one | ||
| Apr 2017110980 miC $140 | Replaced idler pulley on serpentine belt | ||
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