Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the controls on the driver's side door panel did not work, including the door lock and seat heater. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact called cappalino buick gmc at 716‑650‑4471 (located at 5411 transit rd, williamsville, ny 14221) and scheduled an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The worst 2009 Saab 9-7X problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Lights12
- Electrical3
- Seats1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Saab 9-7X
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Loss of Headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at under the identification numbers in the attached document.
RQ17002
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Saab 9-7X 827
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock...
2009 Saab 9-7X fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 |
What 2009 Saab 9-7X owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My headlamps are not working, my fog lights and side markers work, but not he headlamps.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the headlights failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the headlamps were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the low and high beam head lamps failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. Without warning, the low beam headlamps randomly failed. The contact had to apply the high beams each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who mentioned that the contact needed to check with the manufacturer concerning the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v322000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall and would need to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was not available.
Low beam headlights stopped working while vehicle was traveling 70 MPH on a highway. Started working again after switching to high beam and then back to low beam
Driver side window at first is slow to go down and even more slowly to go up. But now the driver side power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. Currently I don't even use the power window because I'm worried that it may not even close or work at all. I found a recall but saab customer service say it's only for 05-08 saab 9-7. I believe base on the reports that I'm having the same issue as recall number: 14v404000.
My low beam head light on my saab 9-7x turns off when driving 30min. The issue is intermittent sometimes I would drive it for 1hr or longer then it turns off. But lately headlamps that do not illuminate after 30 min of driving. I've replaced the low beam head light and issue still exist. I have an identical issue but called saab customer service but recall 14v755000 is only for 05-08.
At first my head lights were cutting off at various times for various amounts of time, this happened for more than a year and I would have to turn on my bright lights while driving at night, wait for the head light to kick back in and turn off the bright lights. For the last 5 months I have had no head lights at all. I have bright lights, the orange running lights, indicator lights and fog lights. I have replaced the head light bulbs and they worked for 2 minutes and stopped working again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. While driving at various speeds, the low beam head lamps failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
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Questions about the 2009 Saab 9-7X
Is the 2009 Saab 9-7X reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2009 Saab 9-7X, fewer than a typical 9-7X model year.
What is the 2009 Saab 9-7X year score?
The 2009 Saab 9-7X scores 82 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Saab 9-7X: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Saab 9-7X?
Lights, with 12 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 2009 Saab 9-7X have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Saab 9-7X have the most lights problems?
The Saab 9-7X model years with the most lights complaints are 2009 (12 complaints) and 2006 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Saab 9-7X get?
Official estimates for the 2009 Saab 9-7X range from 13 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.2L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.
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