2007 SAAB 9-7X Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Jun 4, 2020 Electrical System Fire 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING HER VEHICLE, A FLAME EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE FLAME THEN DISSIPATED AS WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SAME AND RETRIEVE ASSISTANCE. HER CO-WO...

Jun 4, 2020 Visibility/wiper Fire 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING HER VEHICLE, A FLAME EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE FLAME THEN DISSIPATED AS WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SAME AND RETRIEVE ASSISTANCE. HER CO-WO...

Jun 4, 2020 Electrical System Fire 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING HER VEHICLE, A FLAME EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE FLAME THEN DISSIPATED AS WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SAME AND RETRIEVE ASSISTANCE. HER CO-WO...

Jun 4, 2020 Visibility/wiper Fire 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING HER VEHICLE, A FLAME EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE FLAME THEN DISSIPATED AS WHITE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SAME AND RETRIEVE ASSISTANCE. HER CO-WO...

Dec 5, 2019 Air Bags 95,000 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHEN WE WERE TURNING AND RAN OVER A CURB AT ABOUT TEN MPH SPEED.

Dec 5, 2019 Air Bags 95,000 mi

SIDE AIR BAGS EXPLODED WHEN WE WERE TURNING AND RAN OVER A CURB AT ABOUT TEN MPH SPEED.

Aug 6, 2019 Structure Fire 180,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WOKE UP TO MY VEHICLE ON FIRE AND IT HAD BEEN OFF FOR OVER 8 HOURS. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ALL NIGHT. WE HEARD A BANG FROM INSIDE THEN OUT NEIGHBOR BANGED ON OUR DOOR A MINUTE LATER SAYING MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WE CALLED 911 AND THEY HAD TO COME AND PUT IT OUT.

Aug 6, 2019 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WOKE UP TO MY VEHICLE ON FIRE AND IT HAD BEEN OFF FOR OVER 8 HOURS. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ALL NIGHT. WE HEARD A BANG FROM INSIDE THEN OUT NEIGHBOR BANGED ON OUR DOOR A MINUTE LATER SAYING MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WE CALLED 911 AND THEY HAD TO COME AND PUT IT OUT.

Aug 6, 2019 Structure Fire 180,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WOKE UP TO MY VEHICLE ON FIRE AND IT HAD BEEN OFF FOR OVER 8 HOURS. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ALL NIGHT. WE HEARD A BANG FROM INSIDE THEN OUT NEIGHBOR BANGED ON OUR DOOR A MINUTE LATER SAYING MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WE CALLED 911 AND THEY HAD TO COME AND PUT IT OUT.

Aug 6, 2019 Electrical System Fire 180,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WOKE UP TO MY VEHICLE ON FIRE AND IT HAD BEEN OFF FOR OVER 8 HOURS. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ALL NIGHT. WE HEARD A BANG FROM INSIDE THEN OUT NEIGHBOR BANGED ON OUR DOOR A MINUTE LATER SAYING MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. WE CALLED 911 AND THEY HAD TO COME AND PUT IT OUT.

Jul 10, 2019 Exterior Lighting 105 mi

A HEADLIGHT RECALL EXISTS FOR THIS MODEL BUT MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT CONFIRM. MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FAILING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE VIN ON THIS VEHICLE.

Jul 10, 2019 Exterior Lighting 105 mi

A HEADLIGHT RECALL EXISTS FOR THIS MODEL BUT MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT CONFIRM. MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FAILING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE VIN ON THIS VEHICLE.

Feb 26, 2019 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

ONE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. IT CAN BE DRIVERS SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE AS IT IS NOT SPECIFIC TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME DURING A NIGHT DRIVE. BY TURNING THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THEY WILL USUALLY COME BACK ON. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PATTERN OTHER THA...

Feb 26, 2019 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

ONE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. IT CAN BE DRIVERS SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE AS IT IS NOT SPECIFIC TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME DURING A NIGHT DRIVE. BY TURNING THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THEY WILL USUALLY COME BACK ON. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PATTERN OTHER THA...

Apr 10, 2018 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT, RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED BY DEPRESSING THE SWITCH, BUT FAILED TO CLOSE. THE ...

Apr 10, 2018 Visibility 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT, RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED BY DEPRESSING THE SWITCH, BUT FAILED TO CLOSE. THE ...

Apr 10, 2018 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT, RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED BY DEPRESSING THE SWITCH, BUT FAILED TO CLOSE. THE ...

Apr 10, 2018 Visibility 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT, RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS OPENED BY DEPRESSING THE SWITCH, BUT FAILED TO CLOSE. THE ...

Aug 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 113,234 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY VEHICLE BECAME FAULTY. THE METER WOULD WORK ONLY TILL HALF TANK AND AFTER THAT THE GUAGE WOULD GO STRAIGHT DOWN TO E OR EMPTY. FUEL SENSOR RECALL

Aug 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 113,234 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY VEHICLE BECAME FAULTY. THE METER WOULD WORK ONLY TILL HALF TANK AND AFTER THAT THE GUAGE WOULD GO STRAIGHT DOWN TO E OR EMPTY. FUEL SENSOR RECALL

Apr 27, 2017 Electrical System

NONE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC IS WORKING, AIR SUSPENSION DIED, NO LOW BEAM

Apr 27, 2017 Suspension

NONE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC IS WORKING, AIR SUSPENSION DIED, NO LOW BEAM

Apr 27, 2017 Visibility/wiper

NONE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC IS WORKING, AIR SUSPENSION DIED, NO LOW BEAM

Apr 27, 2017 Electrical System

NONE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC IS WORKING, AIR SUSPENSION DIED, NO LOW BEAM

Apr 27, 2017 Suspension

NONE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC IS WORKING, AIR SUSPENSION DIED, NO LOW BEAM

Apr 27, 2017 Visibility/wiper

NONE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT ELECTRIC IS WORKING, AIR SUSPENSION DIED, NO LOW BEAM

Apr 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED REPORTING ACTUAL LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. GUAGE REMAINS POINTED AT 1/4 FULL TANK LEVEL AT ALL TIMES. FORCED TO KEEP TRACK OF FUEL LEVEL BY RESETTING THE MILAGE TRACKER AT EACH TANK FILL-UP. WHEN MILES REACH AROUND 250 ITS TIME TO FIND A GAS STATION TO FILL U...

Apr 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED REPORTING ACTUAL LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. GUAGE REMAINS POINTED AT 1/4 FULL TANK LEVEL AT ALL TIMES. FORCED TO KEEP TRACK OF FUEL LEVEL BY RESETTING THE MILAGE TRACKER AT EACH TANK FILL-UP. WHEN MILES REACH AROUND 250 ITS TIME TO FIND A GAS STATION TO FILL U...

Jul 28, 2016 Electrical System 100,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY ALL LOCK/UNLOCK, SOMETIMES NO DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK, SOMETIMES CERTAIN DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK. SOMETIMES THE WINDOWS OPERATE VERY SLOWLY AS WELL. I HAVE ONLY USED THE LOCKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, BUT I HAVE NOTICED THE WINDOW PROBLEM WHEN B...

Jul 28, 2016 Electrical System 100,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY ALL LOCK/UNLOCK, SOMETIMES NO DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK, SOMETIMES CERTAIN DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK. SOMETIMES THE WINDOWS OPERATE VERY SLOWLY AS WELL. I HAVE ONLY USED THE LOCKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, BUT I HAVE NOTICED THE WINDOW PROBLEM WHEN B...

Feb 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 97,500 mi

MY FUEL GAUGE READ EMPTY AFTER I FILLED UP MY TANK. AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MILES MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. IT WILL SPONTANEOUSLY READ FULL, THEN EMPTY THEN PARTIALLY FULL THEN NEAR EMPTY ETC ETC. IN RESEARCHING THIS TOPIC THIS SEEMS TO BE A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE FOR GM AND IT APPEA...

Feb 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 97,500 mi

MY FUEL GAUGE READ EMPTY AFTER I FILLED UP MY TANK. AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW MILES MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. IT WILL SPONTANEOUSLY READ FULL, THEN EMPTY THEN PARTIALLY FULL THEN NEAR EMPTY ETC ETC. IN RESEARCHING THIS TOPIC THIS SEEMS TO BE A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE FOR GM AND IT APPEA...

Dec 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 120,226 mi

LOW BEAMS FLASH ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. THEY DO THIS ON SMOOTH AND BUMPY ROADS, AND WHILE SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS. SOMETIMES ONLY ONE GOES OUT. SOME TIMES IT IS THE RIGHT ONE, AND SOMETIMES THE LEFT, BUT SO FAR IT HAS ONLY BEEN ONE AT A TIME FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. TURNING THE LIGHTS ON AND OFF MAK...

Dec 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 120,226 mi

LOW BEAMS FLASH ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. THEY DO THIS ON SMOOTH AND BUMPY ROADS, AND WHILE SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS. SOMETIMES ONLY ONE GOES OUT. SOME TIMES IT IS THE RIGHT ONE, AND SOMETIMES THE LEFT, BUT SO FAR IT HAS ONLY BEEN ONE AT A TIME FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. TURNING THE LIGHTS ON AND OFF MAK...

Oct 29, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME ...

Oct 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME ...

Oct 29, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME ...

Oct 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME ...

Aug 13, 2015 Visibility/wiper 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13...

Aug 13, 2015 Visibility/wiper 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13...

Jul 21, 2015 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPE...

Jul 21, 2015 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPE...

Apr 1, 2015 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

WE HAVE HEADLIGHTS THAT RANDOMLY GO OUT SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS CAR. IT WAS SERVICED TWICE FOR DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR MODULE. I EXPRESSED CONCERN BOTH TIMES ABOUT THE LIGHTS. RECEIVED LETTER IN JAN./15 FOR HEADLIGHT MODULAR RECALL - BUT NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. NOW NOTIFIED THAT MY CAR I...

Apr 1, 2015 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

WE HAVE HEADLIGHTS THAT RANDOMLY GO OUT SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS CAR. IT WAS SERVICED TWICE FOR DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR MODULE. I EXPRESSED CONCERN BOTH TIMES ABOUT THE LIGHTS. RECEIVED LETTER IN JAN./15 FOR HEADLIGHT MODULAR RECALL - BUT NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. NOW NOTIFIED THAT MY CAR I...

Mar 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 72,000 mi

AS MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IN ELON NORTH CAROLINA, BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE HIGH BEAMS TO WORK. SHE TOOK THE CAR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO A GARAGE. THEY CONFIRMED THE LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. MEANING - THEY WOULD TURN OFF FOR NO REASON. WE CALLED SAAB, AT THE 800 NUMBER...

Mar 24, 2015 Exterior Lighting 72,000 mi

AS MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IN ELON NORTH CAROLINA, BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE HIGH BEAMS TO WORK. SHE TOOK THE CAR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO A GARAGE. THEY CONFIRMED THE LIGHTS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. MEANING - THEY WOULD TURN OFF FOR NO REASON. WE CALLED SAAB, AT THE 800 NUMBER...

Feb 26, 2015 Suspension 78,500 mi

THE COMPRESSOR AND/OR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS FOR THE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM BEGAN TO PERIODICALLY FAIL TO RAISE THE REAR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR PERIODICALLY ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FELL BELOW 35 DEGREES WHICH MADE ME SUSPECT WHETHER THE ...

Feb 26, 2015 Suspension 78,500 mi

THE COMPRESSOR AND/OR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS FOR THE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM BEGAN TO PERIODICALLY FAIL TO RAISE THE REAR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR PERIODICALLY ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FELL BELOW 35 DEGREES WHICH MADE ME SUSPECT WHETHER THE ...

Feb 18, 2015 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILA...

Feb 18, 2015 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILA...

Feb 2, 2015 Engine 95,000 mi

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 R...

Feb 2, 2015 Engine 95,000 mi

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 R...

Jan 27, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE STARING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE STABILIZATION UNIT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jan 27, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE STARING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE STABILIZATION UNIT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Dec 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND DEEMED TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

Dec 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND DEEMED TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWA...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 945,000 mi

UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE AND STARTING IT, I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW BEGAN TO SMOKE AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. NO TROUBLE WITH IT BEFORE HAND. *TR

Aug 19, 2014 Visibility Fire 945,000 mi

UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE AND STARTING IT, I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW BEGAN TO SMOKE AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. NO TROUBLE WITH IT BEFORE HAND. *TR

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System Fire 945,000 mi

UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE AND STARTING IT, I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW BEGAN TO SMOKE AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. NO TROUBLE WITH IT BEFORE HAND. *TR

Aug 19, 2014 Visibility Fire 945,000 mi

UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE AND STARTING IT, I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW BEGAN TO SMOKE AND WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN. NO TROUBLE WITH IT BEFORE HAND. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE RECTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Jul 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE RECTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Jun 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 97. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INDICATING INCORRECT LEVEL READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Jun 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 97. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INDICATING INCORRECT LEVEL READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Jun 24, 2014 Suspension 85,000 mi

THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION HAS A LEAK IN IT. IT FAILS TO CALIBRATE CORRECTLY AND HAS THE VEHICLE SAGGING. IN THE WINTER THIS IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE UNTIL IT CALIBRATES WHICH CAN TAKE MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES. THE SUSPENSION CONTINUES TO LEAK DURING THE DRIVE. *TR

Jun 24, 2014 Suspension 85,000 mi

THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION HAS A LEAK IN IT. IT FAILS TO CALIBRATE CORRECTLY AND HAS THE VEHICLE SAGGING. IN THE WINTER THIS IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE UNTIL IT CALIBRATES WHICH CAN TAKE MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES. THE SUSPENSION CONTINUES TO LEAK DURING THE DRIVE. *TR

May 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 SAAB 9-7X WITH A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. THERE ARE MANY ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT MY COMPLAINT. THE FUEL GAUGE FAILS IMMEDIATELY WHEN I START THE ENGINE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, IT THEN READS ERRATICALLY. IF YOU COULD REPLY ON HOW I AM TO TAKE CARE OF TH...

May 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 SAAB 9-7X WITH A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. THERE ARE MANY ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT MY COMPLAINT. THE FUEL GAUGE FAILS IMMEDIATELY WHEN I START THE ENGINE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, IT THEN READS ERRATICALLY. IF YOU COULD REPLY ON HOW I AM TO TAKE CARE OF TH...

Jan 9, 2014 Engine 85,648 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL AND THE CONSUMPTION OF OIL WAS EXCESSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD AN ENGINEER INSPECT THE VEHICLE, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED....

Jan 9, 2014 Engine 85,648 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL AND THE CONSUMPTION OF OIL WAS EXCESSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD AN ENGINEER INSPECT THE VEHICLE, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED....

Aug 17, 2013 Suspension 67,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE FAULTY AIR SUSPENSION OF A NUMBER IF GM SUVS. THESE INCLUDE THE TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, AND 9-7X (WHICH I OWN). THE AIR SUSPENSION LEAKS AND FAILS TO STAY CALIBRATED WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE SAGGING TO ONE SIDE. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. WHILE CORNERING OR PERFORMING AN...

Aug 17, 2013 Suspension 67,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE FAULTY AIR SUSPENSION OF A NUMBER IF GM SUVS. THESE INCLUDE THE TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, AND 9-7X (WHICH I OWN). THE AIR SUSPENSION LEAKS AND FAILS TO STAY CALIBRATED WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE SAGGING TO ONE SIDE. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. WHILE CORNERING OR PERFORMING AN...

Apr 25, 2013 Power Train 10,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, AT ABOUT 50 MPH IT WILL BEGIN TO FEEL LIKE THE WHEELS ARE CUTTING LOOSE, LIKE YOU ARE ON GRAVEL. IT HAS ALSO BEGUN TO MAKE A HOWLING NOISE THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE WHEELS? NOBODY SEEMS TO REALLY BE ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAD TO DO WITH...

Apr 25, 2013 Steering 10,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, AT ABOUT 50 MPH IT WILL BEGIN TO FEEL LIKE THE WHEELS ARE CUTTING LOOSE, LIKE YOU ARE ON GRAVEL. IT HAS ALSO BEGUN TO MAKE A HOWLING NOISE THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE WHEELS? NOBODY SEEMS TO REALLY BE ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAD TO DO WITH...

Apr 25, 2013 Power Train 10,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, AT ABOUT 50 MPH IT WILL BEGIN TO FEEL LIKE THE WHEELS ARE CUTTING LOOSE, LIKE YOU ARE ON GRAVEL. IT HAS ALSO BEGUN TO MAKE A HOWLING NOISE THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE WHEELS? NOBODY SEEMS TO REALLY BE ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAD TO DO WITH...

Apr 25, 2013 Steering 10,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, AT ABOUT 50 MPH IT WILL BEGIN TO FEEL LIKE THE WHEELS ARE CUTTING LOOSE, LIKE YOU ARE ON GRAVEL. IT HAS ALSO BEGUN TO MAKE A HOWLING NOISE THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE WHEELS? NOBODY SEEMS TO REALLY BE ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAD TO DO WITH...

Mar 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 38,500 mi

AFTER FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION A FEW DAYS AGO, I STARTED THE CAR AND I GOT THE LOW FUEL LIGHT AND WARNING DING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED IT AND IT SHOWED I HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS. AS I DROVE TO WORK (LESS THE 2 MILES) THE GAUGE QUICKLY WENT BACK DOWN TO EMPTY AND THE LIGHT/DING CAME ON...

Mar 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 38,500 mi

AFTER FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION A FEW DAYS AGO, I STARTED THE CAR AND I GOT THE LOW FUEL LIGHT AND WARNING DING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED IT AND IT SHOWED I HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS. AS I DROVE TO WORK (LESS THE 2 MILES) THE GAUGE QUICKLY WENT BACK DOWN TO EMPTY AND THE LIGHT/DING CAME ON...

Dec 19, 2012 Electrical System 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Dec 19, 2012 Seats 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Dec 19, 2012 Visibility 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Dec 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Dec 19, 2012 Electrical System 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Dec 19, 2012 Seats 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Dec 19, 2012 Visibility 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Dec 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS, SEAT HEAT STOPPED WORKING. WINDOWS HAVE GONE UP/DOWN UNCONTROLLED WHEN KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. GM SAYS THAT THIS CONDITION IS A FIRE HAZARD AND DO NOT PARK IN A GARAGE, BUT ARE DRAGGING THEIR COLLECTIVE FEET IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM!!!!...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 111,522 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. BURNED A WHOLE THROUGH THE UNIT. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Visibility 111,522 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. BURNED A WHOLE THROUGH THE UNIT. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 111,522 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. BURNED A WHOLE THROUGH THE UNIT. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Oct 10, 2012 Visibility 111,522 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. BURNED A WHOLE THROUGH THE UNIT. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Visibility Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Visibility Fire 110,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR PANEL STARTED SMOKING. WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS DO NOT WORK. THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR CONTROL ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND NOW THE ENTIRE UNIT DOES NOT WORK. ELECTRICAL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. *TR

Sep 16, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 74,132 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREA AT SPEED SLOWING DOWN TO TURN VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL I HEARD A LOUD WHINING THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING, SPEEDING UP, SLOWLY DOWN. THIS PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED THROUGH VARIOUS SPEEDS. I AM AFRAID FOR MY FAMILY AND PUBLIC IF THIS HAPPENS IN A PARKING LOT OR INTE...

Sep 16, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 74,132 mi

WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREA AT SPEED SLOWING DOWN TO TURN VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL I HEARD A LOUD WHINING THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING, SPEEDING UP, SLOWLY DOWN. THIS PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED THROUGH VARIOUS SPEEDS. I AM AFRAID FOR MY FAMILY AND PUBLIC IF THIS HAPPENS IN A PARKING LOT OR INTE...

Sep 3, 2012 Power Train 80,000 mi

DURING TURNS AT LOW SPEED, VEHICLE SLIPS, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STEER. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS SLIPPING ON LOOSE GRAVEL. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A LOW "HOWL" NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THIS AS A DEFECT IN THE SLIP DIFFERENTIAL AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE FLUID...

Sep 3, 2012 Power Train 80,000 mi

DURING TURNS AT LOW SPEED, VEHICLE SLIPS, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STEER. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS SLIPPING ON LOOSE GRAVEL. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A LOW "HOWL" NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THIS AS A DEFECT IN THE SLIP DIFFERENTIAL AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE FLUID...

Jul 31, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

FOR THE PAST TWO YEAR I HAVE BEEN GETTING INTERMEDIATE FALSE FUEL READINGS. THE GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY OR CLOSE TO IT. ONE TIME IT STATED I HAD MORE GAS THEN I REALLY DID, CAUSING ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY. AS TIME WENT ON, THE ISSUE BECAME MORE FREQUENT. IT IS BECOMING A DANGEROUS ISSU...

Jul 31, 2012 Electrical System 30,000 mi

FOR THE PAST TWO YEAR I HAVE BEEN GETTING INTERMEDIATE FALSE FUEL READINGS. THE GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY OR CLOSE TO IT. ONE TIME IT STATED I HAD MORE GAS THEN I REALLY DID, CAUSING ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY. AS TIME WENT ON, THE ISSUE BECAME MORE FREQUENT. IT IS BECOMING A DANGEROUS ISSU...

Jul 31, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

FOR THE PAST TWO YEAR I HAVE BEEN GETTING INTERMEDIATE FALSE FUEL READINGS. THE GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY OR CLOSE TO IT. ONE TIME IT STATED I HAD MORE GAS THEN I REALLY DID, CAUSING ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY. AS TIME WENT ON, THE ISSUE BECAME MORE FREQUENT. IT IS BECOMING A DANGEROUS ISSU...

Jul 31, 2012 Electrical System 30,000 mi

FOR THE PAST TWO YEAR I HAVE BEEN GETTING INTERMEDIATE FALSE FUEL READINGS. THE GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY OR CLOSE TO IT. ONE TIME IT STATED I HAD MORE GAS THEN I REALLY DID, CAUSING ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY. AS TIME WENT ON, THE ISSUE BECAME MORE FREQUENT. IT IS BECOMING A DANGEROUS ISSU...

Jul 21, 2012 Power Train 88,750 mi

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE JUMPS AND BUMPS AND MAKES A WHINING NOISE. FEELS LIKE CAR IS RIDING ON GRAVEL AND FREEZES AND HOLDS LIKE ALL 4 WHEELS ARE GRABBING AND DOES NOT WANT TO ROLL (CROW HOPPING). REPAIRS ARE OVER $2,000.00. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS THE TRANSFER CASE HOWEVER AFTER THE REAR END SERVICE ...

Jul 21, 2012 Power Train 88,750 mi

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE JUMPS AND BUMPS AND MAKES A WHINING NOISE. FEELS LIKE CAR IS RIDING ON GRAVEL AND FREEZES AND HOLDS LIKE ALL 4 WHEELS ARE GRABBING AND DOES NOT WANT TO ROLL (CROW HOPPING). REPAIRS ARE OVER $2,000.00. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS THE TRANSFER CASE HOWEVER AFTER THE REAR END SERVICE ...

Jul 11, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS NEAR LOCKED (VIRTUALLY FULLY ENGAGED IN A TIGHT RADIUS TURN) THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF THE VEHICLE AND WHEELS BEGIN TO SLIP, APPEAR AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS ON GRAVEL AND WHEEL HOP AND "CROW HOPPING" OCCURS AND THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD...

Jul 11, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS NEAR LOCKED (VIRTUALLY FULLY ENGAGED IN A TIGHT RADIUS TURN) THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF THE VEHICLE AND WHEELS BEGIN TO SLIP, APPEAR AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS ON GRAVEL AND WHEEL HOP AND "CROW HOPPING" OCCURS AND THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD...

Apr 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE REFUELED THE VEHICLE TO CAPACITY AND WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN EMPTY READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Apr 20, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE REFUELED THE VEHICLE TO CAPACITY AND WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN EMPTY READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Mar 5, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Electrical System

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. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

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. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Electrical System

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. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,146 mi

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. AT TIMES GAUGE WILL READ EMPTY WHEN TANK IS NEAR FULL OR WILL READ FULL WHEN FUEL TANK IS HALF FULL. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 46,146 mi

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. AT TIMES GAUGE WILL READ EMPTY WHEN TANK IS NEAR FULL OR WILL READ FULL WHEN FUEL TANK IS HALF FULL. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,146 mi

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. AT TIMES GAUGE WILL READ EMPTY WHEN TANK IS NEAR FULL OR WILL READ FULL WHEN FUEL TANK IS HALF FULL. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Electrical System 46,146 mi

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. AT TIMES GAUGE WILL READ EMPTY WHEN TANK IS NEAR FULL OR WILL READ FULL WHEN FUEL TANK IS HALF FULL. *TR

Aug 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,074 mi

LESS THAN 100 MILES AFTER THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY ENDED, AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE GAUGE DROPPED TO "EMPTY" AND THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MILES THE GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY, AND SEEMED TO BE ACCURATE AFTER A WHILE. THIS CONTINUED FOR A FEW WEE...

Aug 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,074 mi

LESS THAN 100 MILES AFTER THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY ENDED, AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE GAUGE DROPPED TO "EMPTY" AND THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MILES THE GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY, AND SEEMED TO BE ACCURATE AFTER A WHILE. THIS CONTINUED FOR A FEW WEE...

Jun 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,632 mi

THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED A PROBLEM I WAS AT THE GAS STATION. MY FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS CLOSE TO EMPTY AND NEEDED GAS. THE VEHICLE HAS A 22-GAL TANK, BUT THE PUMP STOPPED AT 10 GALLONS. IT WOULD NOT TAKE ANY MORE. I THOUGHT THAT WAS ODD. I HAD NEVER HAD ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE...

Jun 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,632 mi

THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED A PROBLEM I WAS AT THE GAS STATION. MY FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS CLOSE TO EMPTY AND NEEDED GAS. THE VEHICLE HAS A 22-GAL TANK, BUT THE PUMP STOPPED AT 10 GALLONS. IT WOULD NOT TAKE ANY MORE. I THOUGHT THAT WAS ODD. I HAD NEVER HAD ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE...

Apr 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, IT HAS REGISTERED HALF A TANK TO A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL. WHILE DRIVING, WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED, AND LATER WAS DETERMINED TO BE OUT OF GAS. IT HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS IN THE PAST 6-8 MONTHS, ALWAYS WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY....

Apr 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, IT HAS REGISTERED HALF A TANK TO A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL. WHILE DRIVING, WITH NO WARNING, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED, AND LATER WAS DETERMINED TO BE OUT OF GAS. IT HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS IN THE PAST 6-8 MONTHS, ALWAYS WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY....

Oct 19, 2010 Structure 6,000 mi