Model year

2006 Saab 9-2X

Hatchback, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Nov 10, 2014 to Aug 9, 2024.

Recall campaigns covering this model year71.33M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints10Below the median 2006 hatchback
Severity index10.02006 hatchbacks average 9.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2006 Saab 9-2X peaked in 2015, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

012320143201620182020202220242026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

80% of complaints about the 2006 Saab 9-2X name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
8
Lighting
2
Engine and cooling
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

7 recall campaigns cover the 2006 Saab 9-2X

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2006 Saab 9-2X
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-003Jan 2, 2020Inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cyclingAirbags111,562Part replacement
20V-002Jan 2, 2020Inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cyclingAirbags127,547Part replacement
20V-001Jan 2, 2020Inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cyclingAirbags258,813Part replacement
17V-016Jan 10, 2017These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment…Airbags62,764Part replacement
16V-359May 25, 2016In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after…Airbags146,010Part replacement
16V-358May 25, 2016In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after…Airbags302,127Part replacement
11V-464Sep 6, 2011Front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such…Suspension318,215Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2006 Saab 9-2X

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 9, 2024Failure Aug 9, 2024Brighton, MIAir bags

    The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V002000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint 11607490
  2. Filed Feb 7, 2020Failure Feb 7, 2020SAN Juan, PRAir bags

    RECALL AIRBAG. IN PUERTO RICO CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO REPLACE IT AS IT IS SAAB 2006

    NHTSA complaint 11307681
  3. Filed Dec 27, 2017Failure Dec 27, 201755,000 milesAnchorage, AKAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL I AM UNABLE TO FIND A SAAB DEALER IN ANCHORAGE ALASKA TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. THE SUGGESTED DEALER DOES NOT DO SERVICE WORK ON VEHICLES.

    NHTSA complaint 11056878
  4. Filed Jan 24, 2017Failure Jun 1, 2016Conneaut, OHAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL I GOT A NOTICE OVER 6 MONTHS AGO THAT MY CAR IS UNSAFE AND TO NOT USE THE PASS FRONT SEAT. I HAVE A FAMILY OF 4 SO HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE. I WAS TOLD I WOULD GET ANOTHER NOTICE, WHEN MY PART WAS AVAILABLE AND SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THE AMOUNT OF TIME THIS IS TAKING IS UNACCEPTABLE. MY WIFE, MYSELF AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN ARE AT RISK!

    NHTSA complaint 10947415
  5. Filed Jan 7, 2017Failure Jun 15, 201568,000 milesBrighton, MIAir bags

    TAKATA RECALL PARTS UNAVAILABLE: THIS IS TAKING WAY TOO LONG, WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PUT PASSENGERS IN THE FROM PASSENGER SEAT FOR OVER A YEAR. GM NEEDS TO PRIORITIZE GETTING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES REPAIRED. I KNOW THAT OTHER SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, WHY NOT OURS? UNACCEPTABLE!

    NHTSA complaint 10940266
  6. Filed Oct 18, 2016Failure Oct 1, 2016Henderson, NVExterior lighting

    THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A CONSTANT BASIS. ONE HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OUT SOON AS YOU FIX IT THE OTHER HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OUT. HOWEVER NOW THE ISSUE HAS BECOME WHERE WHEN I LEAVE TO GO DRIVE SOMEWHERE AT NIGHT MY LIGHTS DON'T EVEN COME ON AT ALL AND I'M FORCED TO HAVE TO USE MY BRIGHTS IN ORDER TO DRIVE HOME. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST A BOTHERSOME THING BUT HAND A LITTLE BIT ANNOYING TO KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS. NOW IT'S NO LONGER AND ANNOYANCE, IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALSO POSSIBLY AN ISSUE OF BEING PULLED OVER FOR DRIVING WITH MY BRIGHTS ON. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY MOM ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO AND EVEN SHE RECENTLY TOLD ME SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SHE OWNED IT AS WELL APPARENTLY. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10916703
  7. Filed Mar 22, 2015Failure Mar 11, 201355,000 milesEllijay, GAExterior lighting

    DRIVING LIGHTS WILL GO OUT AT UNKNOWING TIMES. RECEIVED 1ST LETTER FROM GM A SAFETY RECALL STATING THAT MY SAAB HAD A DEFECT RELATING TO HEAD LAMPS AND RUNNING LAMPS COULD FAIL. SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH GM REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE PROBLEM RESOLVED. THEY SAID THAT MY VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL . RECEIVED 2ND LETTER FROM GM STATING THAT MY SAAB IS NOT INCLUDED ON RECALL, AS RECALLS WERE SENT OUT TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. LETTER I RECEIVED FROM GM STATES MY VEHICLE HAS HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE [HID] HEADLAMPS. THEN WHY DO MY HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT ANY TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR NIGHT DRIVING. ANY HELP WITH THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10700927
  8. Filed Feb 19, 2015Failure Sep 5, 201251,000 milesSalt Lake City, UTAir bags, Engine, BodyCrashFire1 injured

    THIS IS FOR TWO EVENTS: 1) I PURCHASED VEH NEW IN 2006. IN 2012 I HAD JUST SERVICED W/OIL CHANGE, CHECK UP AT 51000 MI. ONE MORNING, ENGINE MADE A SOUND LIKE PEBBLES HITTING IT, BEGAN TO SMOKE LIKE ON FIRE, ALL LIGHTS CAME ON, ENGINE CEASED. I HAD TO TOW THE VEH AND TO PURCHASE REBUILT ENGINE AS WAS TOLD ENGINE DESTROYED. GM WOULD NOT HONOR DEALER WARRANTY. SAAB WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY. NO LOCAL DEALER WOULD REPLACE/REPAIR ENGINE. I TRIED JERRY SEINER, KEN GARF, MARK MILLER IN UT AND KACHINA AND LEGENDS IN AZ; NO ONE WOULD HONOR WARRANTY WHEN VEHICLE WAS JUST IN SHOP FOR FULL CHECKUP AND OIL CHANGE AND DEEMED ROAD WORTHY. MY VEH HAD ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT DEALER AND GARAGED. ALL MAINTENANCE DONE TIMELY.NO ONE WOULD REPLACE ENGINE. RIDICULOUS TO CEASE AT 51,000 MI. 2) ON 10/13/2014 I HAVE 72,000 MI ON VEH AND WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT LITE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND I SLID INTO STEERING WHEEL SUSTAINING INJURY. AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED WITH THE IMPACT (HIT BY VEH GOING APPROX 45 MPH). *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10689383
  9. Filed Jan 14, 2015Failure Jan 14, 2015180,000 milesHyannis, MAAir bags

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 92X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10672387
  10. Filed Nov 10, 2014Failure Nov 7, 2014115,000 milesDecatur, GAAir bags

    I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY CAR ON A CITY STREET FOR < 2 MINUTES AT ~ 30 MPH. THE RED WARNING TRIANGLE WITH ! CANE ON . WITHIN 10 SECONDS THERE WAS A BANG UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT, IN ABOUT 5 SECONDS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. IN ANOTHER 5 OR SO SECONDS THE DRIVERS' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT, NO COLLISION, DRY STREETS, NO OTHER MECHANICAL PROBLEM. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10653913
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • PE11011 Preliminary evaluation, Suspension
    Front suspension control arm failure
    Opened Apr 7, 2011, closed Sep 23, 2011 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

128 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • PIP5601C Jul 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
  • PIT5074R May 30, 2025 · 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.
  • PIT5074R May 30, 2025 · 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.
  • PIT5074R May 30, 2025 · 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.
  • 02-00-89-002X Sep 9, 2024 · 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).
  • PIT3271P Sep 6, 2024 · 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 …
  • 01-06-01-011P Aug 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  • General Communication Aug 26, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some …
  • 16-NA-383 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduc…
  • 18-NA-099 Jun 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
  • 24-NA-098 Jun 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
  • 08-07-30-035H May 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
  • 09-00-89-008G May 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
  • 13-08-116-001J Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
  • 06-00-89-029V May 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
  • PI0572B Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
  • 00-03-10-006P Apr 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
  • 18-NA-094 Apr 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
  • 10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
  • PIT5353 Nov 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
  • 16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to red…
  • 07-00-89-037S Mar 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
  • 18-NA-094 Feb 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046, 15406,15438, 15442, 15815, 15816,15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 2881…
  • 22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 1406130001 Apr 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
  • PI1394B Jan 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
  • PI0592I Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
  • 02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
  • Recalls Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle Recalls
  • PIT5074H Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
  • PIT4864F Mar 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
  • PIT5099A Nov 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
  • PIT5074H Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
  • PIC5614A Jan 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
  • PIC5588A Oct 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
  • PIT5264B Nov 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
  • PIT5264 Mar 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
  • 1308116001A Mar 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
  • 03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
  • 17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
  • 01-06-01-011O Oct 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  • 10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
  • 02-00-89-002W Sep 26, 2023 · 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).
  • 18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
  • 13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
  • 01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  • 02-00-89-002V Jun 1, 2023 · 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. Dealers Only).
  • 12-03-10-001E May 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
  • 19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
  • 17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
  • 12-03-10-001D Apr 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
  • 08-07-30-035G Apr 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
  • 19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
  • 22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  • 17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • 01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
  • 02-00-89-002U Jan 20, 2023 · 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. Dealers Only).
  • 09-00-89-008F Dec 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
  • PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022 · 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 …
  • 22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.