Saab 9-4X Problems by Year

We compared every Saab 9-4X model year from 2011–2012 using 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 9-4X year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
5complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201120125
Owner complaints per model year, Saab 9-4X. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20120—2—Few
20115—2TransmissionFew

* Complaints compared with the median 9-4X year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Saab 9-4X problems

  • Other / not specified
    240%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2011
    120%
  • Air bagsworst: 2011
    120%
  • Suspensionworst: 2011
    120%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2011
    120%

Latest Saab 9-4X recalls

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 21V-473 · Jun 24, 2021 · 380,498 vehiclesDo not drive

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 14V-571 · Sep 19, 2014 · 290,241 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Saab 9-4X should you avoid?

None of the Saab 9-4X years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Saab 9-4X problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1), air bags (1) and suspension (1). Transmission complaints peak in the 2011 model year.

How many recalls has the Saab 9-4X had?

2 recalls across 2011–2012. The model year with the most is 2011.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.