2008 Saab 9-7X: problems, recalls and reliability

“There is a recall for certain 2008 97x models, recall number 15v519000. The headlights come on when driving, but then flicker and go out, causing a huge safety issue . This is happening to my car, but saab tells me my VIN is not included. The recall should be extended to include all 2008 97x model. At this time, some owners are getting it fixed for free and others, like me will have to pay for it. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2016

“Side airbags deployed randomly while driving down the road. This was not due to an accident or any type of impact. It was a random event. The vehicle is currently at the saab/volvo dealership in charlotte, nc where it was originally purchased. They are trying to figure out why this happened and the dealership is saying they will not accept responsibility for repair costs. This is clearly a mechanical problem. The vehicle was in motion on the road at 45mph. We have pictures on our cell phone available.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2016

“I got a trouble code for cylinder #7 misfire. It is the lifters going out due to the afm or dod, whatever gm calls it. The system shutting down the 8 cylinder to 4 cylinders. $3000 job for something that I'm sure gm is very aware of. These 5.3s with this afm will have this problem. It's just a matter of when.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the headlamps independently failed. In addition, when the fog lights were activated any other electrical system was in use, the vehicle would shut down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed; however, the mechanic stated that the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred more than ten times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saab 9-7x. After starting the vehicle, the headlights failed to function when activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the lamp control relay fuse was replaced on two separate occasions. In addition, there was damage to the fuse box and the head lamp driver module melted. There were no flames present. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the vehicle had not been serviced due to the remedy being under development. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2015

“Mar 5, 2015 - backing up in driveway early morning, low beam headlights went out. Tried high beams, they didn't work either. Running lights and fog lights are on, just no low/high beams. Cannot leave for work in morning until it gets light, cannot stay out in evening because car has no lights. Local dealers say saab 2008 9-7x not in recall, but NHTSA site says otherwise, and saab cust service confirms. Cannot get local dealer to fix unless I pay first, and no fix guaranteed due to saab not having resolved issue yet. I should not have to fix this car if it's manufacturers poor design. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2015

“There is not a dealership that is able to fix the recall on my vehicle that is near me. Gm recall #: 15037 NHTSA # 15v519 date issued: jan 06, 2015 recall title: recall 15037 - headlamp driver module recall status: incomplete *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2015