2009 Saab 9-7X Repairs and Problem Descriptions at TrueDelta

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Saab 9-7X in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2022
Jun 2014 100000 mi US $163	Wheel bearing went bad. Common issue on these suvs
Oct 2015 116700 mi US $130	Worn out/old driver side wheel bearing.
Jul 2016 131000 mi US $150	Master cylinder replacement
Jun 2017 151000 mi US $200	Replaced radiator, hoses and temp sensor.

Saab 9-7X in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017 138000 mi	Wheel bearings replaced on left front wheel
Apr 2017 140000 mi US $400	A/C was recharged
Dec 2017 145000 mi US $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 2014 77300 mi	Leaking pump seal
Aug 2014 58300 mi US $900	Cylinder # 1 lifter collapsed
Jun 2016 92000 mi	Replaced front sway bar end links

Saab 9-7X in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2017
Jun 2013 68000 mi US $280	replaced front wheelhub assembly, took 3 hours. Used timkin bearings, have not had any issues since then.
Oct 2014 81300 mi US $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 2014 83000 mi US $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 2015 95000 mi US $100	Steering had shimmy, started to wonder, replaced outer tie rod ends due to wear, had vehicle aligned
Nov 2015 96400 mi US $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 2016 102000 mi	O2 sensor replaced?

Saab 9-7X in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 110000 mi US $50	Transfer Case Encoder Motor
Feb 2018 112000 mi US $105	wheel hub replaced - fixed abs from flaking out.
May 2018 113000 mi US $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 2011 47000 mi	repair to rear differintial. No charge.
Jul 2011 56500 mi	Rear differential going bad. Jerking when in a turn.
Nov 2011 69000 mi US $50	Front differential rebuild

Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
Aug 2014 133000 mi US $150	alternator replaced
Jul 2015 136000 mi US $138	Passenger front window regulator and motor replaced.
Jan 2016 144000 mi US $600	Both left and right tie rod ends and upper and lower ball joints replaced. Then an alignment performed.
May 2016 152000 mi US $62	Oil pressure sensor replaced
Jun 2016 154000 mi US $255	Both front wheel bearings replaced.
Aug 2016 159000 mi US $200	Rear air suspension compressor failed, rather then replacing the compressor and worn air shocks, I installed coil springs and gas shocks.
Sep 2016 158000 mi US $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 2010 33000 mi US $60	knob on in-dash ac vent broke

Saab 9-7X in Kentucky, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016
Mar 2015 165000 mi US $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 2013 82200 mi US $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 2013 82900 mi US $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 2014 83300 mi US $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 2010 52000 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 2012 47000 mi	Faulty fuel gauge sender Replaced external temperature sensor Replaced throttle pedal due to error P01021, throttle pedal sensor mismatch
Mar 2014 52000 mi US $140	New accelerator pedal, throttle position sensor and throttle body cleaned to clear P0101 error.
Nov 2016 67300 mi US $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.

Saab 9-7X in Alabama, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2018
Feb 2011 49000 mi	GPS when out

Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
Jan 2012 63900 mi	CD player didn't work. it was replaced at no cost.
May 2013 57300 mi	Recall for door locks and automatic windows. Had started to fail. Worked intermittently.
Dec 2014 76000 mi US $395	Leak around transmission. Ball joint replacement.

Saab 9-7X in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2014
Sep 2013 88000 mi US $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 2013 90000 mi US $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 2014 95000 mi US $287	CEL. Tighten gas cap dashboard message accompanied by CEL. The purge valve solenoid failed.
Jun 2014 97000 mi US $170	CEL still on. Replaced fuel pump. Faulty fuel pump installed during sensor recall visit.
Oct 2014 100000 mi US $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 2006 8000 mi	Right rear spring and rear leveling system replaced. Both items under warranty
Mar 2007 25000 mi	transmission replaced, driver seat replaced. Car showing its true heritage!!
Aug 2008 61000 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 2010 111500 mi US $800	Outer half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display.
Jun 2010 114000 mi US $485	Decreased performance, check engine light. Throttle body replaced.
Dec 2010 124000 mi US $280	Inner half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display.
Apr 2011 129000 mi US $80	HID bulbs started to go out.
Dec 2011 140000 mi US $521	Fan clutch went out.

Saab 9-7X in Utah, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 35000 mi US $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 2012 139000 mi US $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 2012 150000 mi US $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 2015 148000 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 2015 152000 mi US $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 2015 157000 mi US $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 2016 US $270	No oil pressure showing on gauge plus alert on dash. Diagnostics, replaced oil pressure sending unit.
Aug 2016 165000 mi US $115	Engine knocking, brought in for repairs, needed new engine (complete) due to oil pump problem. Headlights blinking during normal operation.
Nov 2016 168000 mi US $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 2015 77700 mi US $640	Rear sagging, air compressor system went out blew out the springs. Converted to shocks.
Jul 2015 79300 mi	Oil sensor
Sep 2015 81000 mi US $130	Oil Pressure sensor replaced. Replaced sensor and reset TPTC(?).
Mar 2016 85000 mi US $930	Throttle system went bad had to replace, throttle pedal, throttle body, gasket, laser, release.
May 2016 86000 mi US $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 2017 92000 mi US $2500	Replaced control arms on right and left. Replaced rear transfer case encoder motor.
Aug 2018 101000 mi US $200	I could not get the back hatch door open. Release bar/ mechanism had to be replaced. Very rusty!

Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014 85000 mi US $600	Wheel bearing and ball joints were replaced. Wear and tear item

Saab 9-7X in Colorado, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012
Mar 2009 40000 mi	CD player jammed.
Jul 2009 48000 mi	Headliner falling down.
Oct 2011 94500 mi US $75	replaced rear shocks

Saab 9-7X in Minnesota, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 65000 mi US $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 2013 50000 mi US $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

Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013 147000 mi US $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 2013 150000 mi US $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 2015 179000 mi US $2000	Bearing and ball joints had to be replaced

Saab 9-7X in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 77000 mi US $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 2011 73000 mi US $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 2021 162000 mi US $800	Ball Joints

Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2013
Feb 2008 19370 mi	Hood release replaced
Sep 2008 26900 mi	Body electrical system serviced under warranty, tail lights not working
May 2010 45770 mi US $450	Right front wheel bearing replaced
Jul 2010 49500 mi US $96	Brake pads replaced by owner
Sep 2010 53550 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 2011 75700 mi US $200	Thermostat failed, P0128 code
Oct 2013 108000 mi US $916	Wheel bearing replaced Muffler fell off. No aftermarket parts so I had to take to the dealer

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