NHTSA — Structure: Body Problems

2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,142 miles

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2005 Saab 9-2X body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2005 Saab 9-2X Owner Comments

problem #6

Oct 202020

9-2X

  • 104,000 miles

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It is a known issue in the Saab 9-2X community that the rear strut towers rust out and fall apart. This is an issue that should be addressed as it is so common whether in a rust prone state or not.

- Sahuarita, AZ, USA

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problem #5

Jan 012018

9-2X

  • 140,000 miles
Metal plate rear strut towers rusting out. Constantly, presents potential for suspension to fail and rear running gear to puncture the body

- Kennewick, WA, USA

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problem #4

Oct 162020

9-2X

  • 100,854 miles
Both rear left and right strut towers began rusting to the point the rear suspension alignment was constantly shifting due to the lack of structure remaining in the body

- Clarkston, MI, USA

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problem #3

Oct 012020

9-2X

  • 100,000 miles

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Strut towers corrosion

- Fulshear, TX, USA

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problem #2

Oct 152020

9-2X

  • miles
Severe strut tower rust with many peoples collapsing. This is directly due to Subaru and gms manufacturing of the car.

- Ridgefield, CT, USA

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problem #1

Oct 012020

9-2X

  • miles
It is a well known issue with 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X's, Subaru WRX's that the rear strut towers are prone to rust through and cause a rear strut to completely break free from the body of the vehicle. This is a General Motors/Subaru issue, since the 9-2X is all Subaru parts with Saab badging.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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