2005 Saab 9-2X suspension problems

Filed Feb 10, 2025 · Airbags, Suspension · NY

The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 11V464000 (Suspension) and 15V323000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and Chevrolet 112 (631) 317-2348) were contacted but referred the contact to Subaru for recall repair assistance. The Subaru manufacturer and GM manufacturer were notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 1, 2021 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-2x. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the control arm fractured. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was told rubber bushings and rubber control arm links could be worn. The control could just break apart from rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2012 under the federal safety agency campaign number: 11V464000 (Suspension) however, the failure still occurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The consumer is still waiting to have the vehicle repaired. The consumer stated after arguing with GM, the appoint was set for July 16, 2021.The consumer stated it was determined to be damage a broken control arm, broken sway bar link, broken sway bar and axle being pulled from the differential. There was a temporary control arm replaced in order for the vehicle to move, but the repairs have not been made for this vehicle. The vehicle will need an alignment and parts replaced upon inspection to see if there is more damage. than initial inspection showed.

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 104,000 miles · AZ

It is a known issue in the saab 9-2x community that the rear strut towers rust out and fall apart. This is an issue that should be addressed as it is so common whether in a rust prone state or not.

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · WA

Metal plate rear strut towers rusting out. Constantly, presents potential for suspension to fail and rear running gear to puncture the body

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Suspension · 123,100 miles · CA

My strut towers have begun to rust, and if I don't repair and weld it soon, my rear struts might rip through the towers. The rear strut towers of saab 92x rust out over time due to moisture getting through the towers and getting trapped under sound deadening material. This causes virtually every non-fairweather 92x to undergo a rusted strut tower on the frame. This is such a problem, the first recommended step when buying used is to check these frames as the rear struts can rip through when they are rusted and cause a potentially fatal accident. The only proper fix is welding.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · TX

Strut towers corrosion

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Suspension · 260,000 miles · MI

Car has had the recall actions performed on the lower control arms. The passenger control arm failed in the same place addressed by the recall, despite having the 'fix'. It failed while I was driving on a public road, resulting in loss of control and damage of multiple other components.

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Suspension · 178,000 miles · CT

Vehicle was backing out of a driveway when right-front suspension collapsed. Vehicle was no longer drive-able as entire wheel assembly was loose and rubbing against car body. Luckily, car was only moving at low speed at that moment and was stopped without injury to driver or damage to other cars or property. Car had to be towed (taken to nearest chevrolet dealer). Chevy service department assessed issue, stating that right front control arm corroded and broke. Other suspension components were damaged, as well, as a result of control arm collapse. Car was subject to saab recall no. 15031 (11281). This is also the federal safety agency recall no. 11v‑464, dated april 2012. Recall concerns corrosion of control arms. This vehicle was serviced for the recall in september 2012, with control arms being inspected and under-coated. (service receipt available if needed for investigation.) chevy and saab would not provide repair reimbursement as recall was officially closed out. Concern is that many saab and subaru cars are still on the road with potential for a catastrophic failure.

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Suspension · 130,250 miles · MN

The driver's side control arm failed, resulting in a loss of steering control. The control arms were subject to a recall in 2012 (which was performed by a saab dealership at 99,992 miles). After the failure, a spokesperson for the dealership said the control arms were not replaced, but rather a clear rust proofing agent was applied by a subcontractor.

Filed Jan 7, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · VA

Takata recall I received a notice in the mail recently from gm that said I needed to make a service appointment to get the passenger airbag inflator replaced. It said to go to my.gm.com/recalls and enter my VIN. I did that and it showed two recalls: one for the airbag and an older recall for the control arms. I called ourisman gmc in alexandria (http://www.chevroletofalexandria.com/) and spoke with von, who said he was a service manager. He said that I did not have any outstanding recalls. I told him I had gotten a card and that my.gm.com/recalls said I had a recall. He said that the fix had not been figured out and that's why I was not showing up in their database. This is nonsense - other people with the same car have had this fix done. He refused to look in my.gm.com/recalls and kept repeating that he could only use his system. I then called route 1 buick gmc (http://www.route1buickgmc.com/) and spoke with a service person named diana. She gave me the same story but was at least more polite about it. This recall has been outstanding for 18 months and the suspension recall has been outstanding for five years. They have refused to help me. I could get into an accident tomorrow and be killed by my car's airbag. Neither person was interested in researching or attempting to figure out why there was a mismatch. This is nothing short of negligence. I got a recall notice in the mail and it is also reflected on