2006 Saab 9-7x problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (21) · Exterior Lighting (10) · Fuel/Propulsion System (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
53 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2015-08-14 · campaign 15V519000 · 429,170 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V404000 · 184,611 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause ove
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for t
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2013-06-13 · campaign 13V248000 · 193,652 vehicles
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt comp
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2012-08-16 · campaign 12V406000 · 278,174 vehicles
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid m
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquir
Service bulletins (706)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-09 · 02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. and canada dealers only).
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Showing the 6 most recent of 706 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-07-20 · Visibility · 105,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. the contact stated that the passenger's side mirror would move independently while driving at various speeds without warning. the contact also stated that driver's seat also adjusted independently upon entering the vehicle without warning. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic however, the me…”
2019-04-29 · Electrical System · 95,250 mi“my driver side door panel kept getting stuck , the driver window nor any panels on my driver side door works.…”
2019-03-04 · Exterior Lighting · 124,000 mi“takata recall i bought a 2006 saab 97x n i have problems w my hid low beams the left side just wont light up n wen im drivin somtimes my drivin lights go on n off while im on the highway ! ive had the bulbs changed twice n still the passenger low beam wont light up !!!…”
2018-11-28 · Exterior Lighting · 91,000 mi“takata recall the headlights will not stay on one go out to the other go out and they come back on then they go out again all through while i'm driving headlights will not stay on come on and off…”
2018-09-20 · Structure:body:door · 120,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. while the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, the contact entered the vehicle and noticed a burning odor. the contact exited the vehicle, entered the house, returned to the vehicle, and found that the burning odor intensified. the contact noticed that the inside of the driver's side door panel had me…”
2017-06-15 · Visibility · 136,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. the contact stated while the vehicle was brought to the swedish garage for air bag replacements, the vehicle attempted to start independently and the passenger side door panel emitted smoke. the vehicle's battery and the power window master switch were removed by the independent mechanic however the vehicle wa…”
2016-08-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 55,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. while driving, the fuel gauge failed to display the proper fuel level and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the fail…”
2016-05-23 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 95,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. while driving at various speeds, the passenger side air bag inadvertantly deployed without warning. there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the air bag was repaired; however, the diagnosis was unavailable. on another occasion, the headlights failed to operate intermittently. the vehicle…”
2016-05-10 · Wheels · 100,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the wheels seized and control of the vehicle was lost. the contact was able to regain control and merged to the shoulder of the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear airbags needed to be replaced. the vehicl…”
2016-05-04 · Exterior Lighting · 95,000 mi“at least twice i have experienced the headlamps and running lights to fail on dark unlit roads, a very dangerous event. the first event occurred in the winter of 2014 the second in the winter of 2015. gm recall is 14291. nhtsa # 15v519000. i spoke with saab customer service and a saab certified service center. both say my vehicle is not covered und…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.