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Saab 9-7X check engine light comes on

13 of the 171 owner complaints about the Saab 9-7X describe check engine light, most of them for the 2006 model year.

owner complaints
13
worst model year
2006
typical mileage
68,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

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Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 72,246 miles · NY

"takata recall" purchased from eastchester chrysler jeep dodgr dealership in bronx, ny 10486 , on feb. 28, 2015, engine light illuminated on dashboard indicating a possible problem. I took it back approximately 7x to the dealer for repair and approximately 8 additional times at other mechanics. Unfortunately, light continues today. Both headlights were problem; drivers side beginning first dimming very low. Several weeks later, the passenger side headlight began to have problems as well. Eventually it became a necessity to become an expensive out-of- pocket expense. Finally, the stability check light continuously comes on and off making it necessary to stop and turn off and restart vehicle as suggested by dealer mechanic advice. Allinformation described is verified with documents.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · NY

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 failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · CT

In march 2014, while operating the vehicle, the warning bell sounded, and an engine light (with down arrow) illuminated. The driver information center displayed "stabilitrak off", and the car immediately slowed from 45mph to 15mph. The speed of the vehicle would not pass 25mph, and there wasn't even enough power to climb a small hill. After deploying the hazard indicator, and pulling over, the engine was shut off. Upon waiting 2-3 minutes and restarting the engine, the problem did not recur. Since then, the problem has recurred at least 3 dozen times, and it is becoming more frequent. This fault can easily have catastrophic results.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Engine · 95,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saab 9-7x. While driving at 35 MPH, the check engine warning light, the oil indicator light, and the "stop driving vehicle, take the vehicle to a dealer" indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact also noticed that the vehicle was burning a lot of engine oil and there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipe intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · WI

After fueling up my tank my gas light stayed on along with my engine light. I took it to a local auto parts store to get it scanned and it ended up being my fuel sensor. The needle floats between full and empty as I drive down the road. I have a family of 8 and 5 of us able to drive. I would like my vehicle to work properly so one of my family members do not become stranded because of this well know faulty fuel sensor. (which seems to be a manufacturing flaw) I work with others that had the same issue but with related vehicles all with the gmt360 platform and had their sensors replaced which general motors covered but I am wondering why the '06 saab 97x does not have a recall.

Filed Feb 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 60,109 miles · MI

I stopped to get gas today and filled my tank all the way up. Upon re-starting the vehicle that fuel gauge said it was completely empty. I drove a few miles and the check engine light came on. After 40 miles or so, the fuel gauge went back to full but the check engine light stayed on. Then for the next 10-15 miles the fuel gauge jumped back and forth from empty to full. The check engine light never went off. I am worried it is going to shut down on my on the highway like some other people have said! This scares me... And it only just turned over 60k miles today! Gm please step in and fix this problem before people start dying... Seriously! This is dangerous and I am nervous to drive my saab now.

Filed Aug 2, 2012 · Engine · 60,240 miles · AZ

Engine light with apparent cylinder misfires on cylinders 1, 4, 6 or 7 - believed to be possible afm lifter concern. Dealership wants to rip entire engine apart and claims 28-30 hours of labor at approximately $3500. This does not include parts (quoted $7500 total). They allege camshaft needs to be replaced. Gm willing to extend 15% discount but has essentially declined that vehicle has a mechanical and/or defective part. Lifter appears to be defective. Vehicle has 60k miles.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · VA

Fuel gauge does not display the correct fuel level. Fuel gauge will indicate full when tank is empty, or empty when tank is full. Has caused a check engine light on numerous occasions.

Filed Oct 2, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · CA

My fuel gauge reading has been going back and forth from empty to full. I have put a full tank of gas in it and it reads empty. This began a few weeks ago and has not stopped. It has caused my engine light to come on as well. I went to have it tested at a shop and they said it was the fuel sender. I have researched and found a number of complaints about this. I ask how will I be compensated for this inconvenience?

Filed Aug 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · PA

2006 - saab 97x - in september, 2010 fuel gauge indicated low level fuel and computer showed 60 miles to empty. On the way to the gas station car just shut down. Called for service and had fuel put in the car. Still did not start. Finally, was pushed off the road by local police. Car would not start again and had to be towed to saab dealer. Saab dealer claims I ran out of gas. Now have issues with fuel gauge when filling up. After refueling, needle on gauge goes to empty and 'check engine light' and 'low level fuel light' comes on. After driving for a while, fuel needle will go back and forth from empty to full. It will eventually settle down and 'low level fuel light' and 'check engine light' turn off. Not sure if fuel level is accurate. I have to keep resetting trip odometer to estimate where my fuel level is. I've called the saab dealer asking about any recalls on this. They said no but bring it in for them to look at. I understand it's a minimum $800. Fix ? Please help !

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Saab 9-7X check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Saab 9-7X?

Owners who report it most often also describe wrong fuel gauge reading, won't start and misfire or rough idle.

Which Saab 9-7X years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2006 (10 complaints), 2007 (2 complaints) and 2008 (1 complaints).

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