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Saab 9-7X repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 115 repairs.
Saab 9-7X repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 99 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
390-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 2014100000 miUS $163 | Wheel bearing went bad. Common issue on these suvs | ||
| Oct 2015116700 miUS $130 | Worn out/old driver side wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 2016131000 miUS $150 | Master cylinder replacement | ||
| Jun 2017151000 miUS $200 | Replaced radiator, hoses and temp sensor. | ||
2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017138000 mi | Wheel bearings replaced on left front wheel | ||
| Apr 2017140000 miUS $400 | A/C was recharged | ||
| Dec 2017145000 miUS $740 | Right front wheel bearings replaced. Left front ball joint replaced. Noticed vibration when driving at high speed. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201477300 mi | Leaking pump seal | ||
| Aug 201458300 miUS $900 | Cylinder # 1 lifter collapsed | ||
| Jun 201692000 mi | Replaced front sway bar end links | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 201368000 miUS $280 | replaced front wheelhub assembly, took 3 hours. Used timkin bearings, have not had any issues since then. | ||
| Oct 201481300 miUS $85 | Just a tune-up, started to notice a very slight miss when under a load and accelerating, tune up with Bosch wires, and Bosch iridium plugs, runs like a champ now. | ||
| Dec 201483000 miUS $1400 | Transmission started to shutter @40mph, put in anti veneer chemical, only worked for 100 miles, shutter is back, will need torque converter to fix issue. Torque converter was falling apart in trans pan, had full trans rebuild with shift kit installed and HD Torque converter from 1/2 ton Silverado HD | ||
| Sep 201595000 miUS $100 | Steering had shimmy, started to wonder, replaced outer tie rod ends due to wear, had vehicle aligned | ||
| Nov 201596400 miUS $65 | Obd was reading lean on bank one, random engine misfire. Replaced spark plugs at suggestion of mechanic, fixed misfire. needs o2 sensor replaced to fix check engine light. Will replace later. | ||
| Jun 2016102000 mi | O2 sensor replaced? | ||
2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017110000 miUS $50 | Transfer Case Encoder Motor | ||
| Feb 2018112000 miUS $105 | wheel hub replaced - fixed abs from flaking out. | ||
| May 2018113000 miUS $120 | Replaced rusty power steering lines. This was a DYI which kept costs down. I've heard this can cost $600+ | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Mar 201147000 mi | repair to rear differintial. No charge. | ||
| Jul 201156500 mi | Rear differential going bad. Jerking when in a turn. | ||
| Nov 201169000 miUS $50 | Front differential rebuild | ||
2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 2014133000 miUS $150 | alternator replaced | ||
| Jul 2015136000 miUS $138 | Passenger front window regulator and motor replaced. | ||
| Jan 2016144000 miUS $600 | Both left and right tie rod ends and upper and lower ball joints replaced. Then an alignment performed. | ||
| May 2016152000 miUS $62 | Oil pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2016154000 miUS $255 | Both front wheel bearings replaced. | ||
| Aug 2016159000 miUS $200 | Rear air suspension compressor failed, rather then replacing the compressor and worn air shocks, I installed coil springs and gas shocks. | ||
| Sep 2016158000 miUS $191 | PCV valve failure which is built into the valve cover on this model. Valve cover, gasket and bolts replaced. Rear passenger window regulator and motor replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201033000 miUS $60 | knob on in-dash ac vent broke | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Kentucky, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015165000 miUS $38 | Bushing at linkage shifter went bad seems to be a common problem but an easy fix went to you tube looked it up and took care of it | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Oct 201382200 miUS $135 | SES light with a P0016 code Cam/crank correlation. Replaced Cam sensor, code remained. Replaced Crank Sensor and code remained. Would not take a crank relearn. Still has code, possible Timing Chain issue. | ||
| Nov 201382900 miUS $625 | P0016 Code. Found the Timing chain tensioner broken. Replaced timing chain and gears. MAJOR disassembly required to do this job which is a major factor in time and cost of repair. | ||
| Jan 201483300 miUS $40 | Got a P0521 code and the SES light came on. Took out the filter screen at the sensor and cleaned the crud out. reassembled and cleared the code. Code remained off for 2 weeks before returning. Will replace sensor next. Replaced Oil Pressure sensor, Cleaned the screen below it again. Reset the P0521 code. Went for immediate oil change. Drained the Castrol GTX and replaced with Pennzoil. Pressure improved, no SES light. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Indiana, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201052000 mi | The AWD system light came on. I was told it was a fuse so it was replaced. The light came on again on the same day and I have an appointment on 09/10/2010 for repair. Aside: the 9-7x is junk (at least mine is.) Multiple trips for repair. Engine began "clicking" and check engine light came on. Was told it was only need for oil change/oil filter replacement. Resolved issue but per the informtion the car provides the driver, I allegedly had 25% oil life remaining. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Dec 201247000 mi | Faulty fuel gauge sender Replaced external temperature sensor Replaced throttle pedal due to error P01021, throttle pedal sensor mismatch | ||
| Mar 201452000 miUS $140 | New accelerator pedal, throttle position sensor and throttle body cleaned to clear P0101 error. | ||
| Nov 201667300 miUS $120 | Was using 2q of oil every 3k miles. Changed valve cover and PCB for updated GM part, as per tsb. Now, no oil being burnt. Only other problem was a message for low oil pressure. Was a 1-off and has not come back. | ||
2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Alabama, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201149000 mi | GPS when out | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 201263900 mi | CD player didn't work. it was replaced at no cost. | ||
| May 201357300 mi | Recall for door locks and automatic windows. Had started to fail. Worked intermittently. | ||
| Dec 201476000 miUS $395 | Leak around transmission. Ball joint replacement. | ||
2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Sep 201388000 miUS $2500 | changed all fluids, replaced all 4 shocks. installed auto trans shift cable. Replaced front windscreen. replaced 2 front tires. replaced front Saab emblem. replaced radio antennae. Installed roof mount DVD. Replaced both headlight ballasts. | ||
| Nov 201390000 miUS $250 | Battery light on dash dim and always lit, even when car not running only way to extinguish light is remove cluster fuse. Changed alternator. Didn't fix issue. I'm thinking the gauge cluster is the issue. Front axle seal driver side leaking. | ||
| May 201495000 miUS $287 | CEL. Tighten gas cap dashboard message accompanied by CEL. The purge valve solenoid failed. | ||
| Jun 201497000 miUS $170 | CEL still on. Replaced fuel pump. Faulty fuel pump installed during sensor recall visit. | ||
| Oct 2014100000 miUS $187 | I replaced the battery. The battery was only 3 years old but it was starting to become weak and the car was slow to turn over after sitting overnight. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Texas, United States Jul 2006 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Aug 20068000 mi | Right rear spring and rear leveling system replaced. Both items under warranty | ||
| Mar 200725000 mi | transmission replaced, driver seat replaced. Car showing its true heritage!! | ||
| Aug 200861000 mi | Rear leveling system had to be changed out the second time. Sold vehicle end of August-best move since owning the vehicle. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2010111500 miUS $800 | Outer half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display. | ||
| Jun 2010114000 miUS $485 | Decreased performance, check engine light. Throttle body replaced. | ||
| Dec 2010124000 miUS $280 | Inner half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display. | ||
| Apr 2011129000 miUS $80 | HID bulbs started to go out. | ||
| Dec 2011140000 miUS $521 | Fan clutch went out. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Utah, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201035000 miUS $102 | Transmission started not shifting smoothly. Kind of made a cluck into 3rd and 4th gear. Felt like the engine was missing under a load. Going up hill. Not sure if the engine was missing or the transmission was having a problem. Also HVAC quit working. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in California, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 2012139000 miUS $99 | Transfer case control motor failed. Transfer case locked in all wheel drive mode. Front wheels binding in slow speed turns causing "crow hopping" Front differential driver side axle seal leaking as a result on prolonged driving with a failed transfer case control motor and "crow hopping" symptoms. Replaced HID ballast. | ||
| Jul 2012150000 miUS $10000 | Oil sensor switch failure. No report of low oil pressure but oil change was ~10k miles overdue. Resulted in spun rod bearing that required replacement of entire engine. Replace engine, all belts, water pump, spark plugs, plug wires | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015148000 mi | Front Differential had to be repaired/replaced due to lock up, took so long due to other problems found at this time. Just got vehicle back one day from previous repair and could not start, no crank, out of town so vehicle had to be flat bedded to shop. Starter replaced. | ||
| Jul 2015152000 miUS $704 | Replace rear air bags, rear suspension, bags were leaking air overnight due to one bag having a braising (left rear) other bag replaced due to wear. These bags are part of a complex rear suspension system. | ||
| Sep 2015157000 miUS $640 | Computer Glitch, vehicle would not start had to be towed to shop, had power but would not turn over, all programming and computer functions were checked, lost satellite communications and had to be re-programmed, actual problem never found | ||
| Jan 2016US $270 | No oil pressure showing on gauge plus alert on dash. Diagnostics, replaced oil pressure sending unit. | ||
| Aug 2016165000 miUS $115 | Engine knocking, brought in for repairs, needed new engine (complete) due to oil pump problem. Headlights blinking during normal operation. | ||
| Nov 2016168000 miUS $478 | Battery keeps going dead, taken to AutoZone and battery was checked, failed. Purchased and installed ne battery. Replaced starter Squealing noise and thump when brakes applied, replaced a wheel bearing. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201577700 miUS $640 | Rear sagging, air compressor system went out blew out the springs. Converted to shocks. | ||
| Jul 201579300 mi | Oil sensor | ||
| Sep 201581000 miUS $130 | Oil Pressure sensor replaced. Replaced sensor and reset TPTC(?). | ||
| Mar 201685000 miUS $930 | Throttle system went bad had to replace, throttle pedal, throttle body, gasket, laser, release. | ||
| May 201686000 miUS $948 | Replaced broken wheel bearing and LL cracked ball joint. Loud grinding noise, heard louder on the inside of the car, and popping or clanking sound from the affected wheel. Also wore down tire unevenly on the damaged side. | ||
| Jun 201792000 miUS $2500 | Replaced control arms on right and left. Replaced rear transfer case encoder motor. | ||
| Aug 2018101000 miUS $200 | I could not get the back hatch door open. Release bar/ mechanism had to be replaced. Very rusty! | ||
2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201485000 miUS $600 | Wheel bearing and ball joints were replaced. Wear and tear item | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Colorado, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Mar 200940000 mi | CD player jammed. | ||
| Jul 200948000 mi | Headliner falling down. | ||
| Oct 201194500 miUS $75 | replaced rear shocks | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Minnesota, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201365000 miUS $400 | Right outer tie rod replaced Replaced both front wheel bearing hub assemblies. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201350000 miUS $125 | Dropped gas tank. Removed and replaced fuel sending unit due to going empty and tripping CEL at fill up. Known issue and covered by GM & SAAB except I'd have to drive it to SAAB certified service center over 100 miles each way... Sux | ||
2005 Saab 9-7X
Engine not specified
| Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013147000 miUS $100 | A pulley in the engine was loose. It needed to be replaced. A faint knocking or whistling sound at 55+mph. Very loud at 75+mph. | ||
| Dec 2013150000 miUS $2000 | AWD system needed a new encoder motor. The car was "binding", and was hesitant to reverse or accelerate while turning. Flushed and replaces transfer case and differential fluids at the same time. Had to be taken to Saab dealer;GM can't do it | ||
| Jun 2015179000 miUS $2000 | Bearing and ball joints had to be replaced | ||
2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201077000 miUS $2300 | Steering broken complained about this since 40,000 miles. Problem is half fixed since it is still intermittant just like before the total break down | ||
| Saab 9-7X in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201173000 miUS $863 | problem intermittent. Max speed 51MPH. OBC detected poor control registration from Trans to ECU. Chip changed. Removed old belts and sensors, particular fuel control side. Air conditioning temp/blower control switch needed to be exchanged. Used a GM truck unit in its place as SAAB stated would be 13 weeks ARO (money) | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 2021162000 miUS $800 | Ball Joints | ||
2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Feb 200819370 mi | Hood release replaced | ||
| Sep 200826900 mi | Body electrical system serviced under warranty, tail lights not working | ||
| May 201045770 miUS $450 | Right front wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Jul 201049500 miUS $96 | Brake pads replaced by owner | ||
| Sep 201053550 mi | Door seams were bubbling (rust forming) on the inside on all doors, hood, and tailgate. Dealer repaired doors and tailgate and replaced hood under corrosion warranty. A rental car was provided for free. Repair took almost 3 weeks. | ||
| Oct 201175700 miUS $200 | Thermostat failed, P0128 code | ||
| Oct 2013108000 miUS $916 | Wheel bearing replaced Muffler fell off. No aftermarket parts so I had to take to the dealer | ||
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