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Saab 9-7X years to avoid

The Saab 9-7X years to avoid are 2006, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.

237

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2005–2009

Years covered

2

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Saab 9-7X NHTSA complaints by model year84 complaints2005: 33 complaints2006: 84 complaints2007: 71 complaints2008: 32 complaints2009: 17 complaints
Saab 9-7X NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

9-7X years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2006High complaint rate84
2007High complaint rate71

Every 9-7X year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009170
2008321
2007avoid714
2006avoid844
2005332

Common questions

What are the worst Saab 9-7X years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 9-7X years to avoid are 2006, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2009.

What is the best year for the Saab 9-7X?

By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 9-7X years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Saab 9-7X have?

Across all model years, the 9-7X has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 237 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.