2012 Saab 9-4X Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Saab 9-4X yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

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Saab 9-4X complaints by model year

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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).

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2012 Saab 9-4X recalls (2)

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.

2012 Saab 9-4X engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automaticFWD18 / 24 / 20
3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automaticAWD17 / 23 / 19
2.8L 6-cyl turbo6-speed automaticAWD15 / 22 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Saab 9-4X have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2012 Saab 9-4X, the most recent from June 24, 2021 (rear). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.