General Motors refuses to manufacture replacement windshields rendering all 9-4x vehicles that get a cracked windshield unsafe and unable to pass a safety inspection for registration.
The worst 2011 Saab 9-4X problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
- Risk
- A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Recall number 21V473000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
- Risk
- Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 or Saab customer service at 1‑800‑955‑9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Recall number 14V571000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Saab 9-4X 125
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or...
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What 2011 Saab 9-4X owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-4X. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the "Check Rear Axle" warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and informed the contact after speaking with the manufacturer that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Airbag sensor is on intermittant . If front passenger seat is empty, back seat side rail airbag will not inflate. Needs software upgrade. (just like 2011 cadillac srx). While motor on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-4x. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v595000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Would like to know if any recalls. Your website does not list the car.
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Questions about the 2011 Saab 9-4X
Is the 2011 Saab 9-4X reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2011 Saab 9-4X, close to a typical 9-4X model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Saab 9-4X?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Saab 9-4X have?
2 recalls, covering suspension.
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