NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
140,191 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2007 Saab 9-7X electrical problems

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2007 Saab 9-7X Owner Comments

problem #14

Jun 042020

9-7X

  • 228,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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-worker were able to assist her in removing the door panel off the driver side door. The contact was not injured as a result of the fire. The police nor the fire department were notified of the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that her vehicle had been included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V406000 (electrical system, visibility). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 228,000. * (recall related incident)

- Lowell, IN, USA

problem #13

Aug 052019

9-7X

  • 180,000 miles
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.

- Searsport, ME, USA

problem #12

Mar 012018

9-7X

  • 30,000 miles
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 vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact researched the failure online at NHTSA.gov and found that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V406000 (electrical system, visibility) for the same failure she experienced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available.

- Clinton, TN, USA

problem #11

Mar 082017

9-7X

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

None of the drivers side front electric is working, air suspension died, no low beam

- Clayton, NY, USA

problem #10

Jul 012015

9-7X

  • 100,000 miles
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 both moving and stationary. This has been an issue for over a year, I can't pinpoint the exact time it first happened, but it is an ongoing issue.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #9

Dec 152014

9-7X

  • miles
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 to schedule the recall repair for longer than a year. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Valley Grove, WV, USA

problem #8

Nov 302014

9-7X

  • 111,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.

- Baldwinsville, NY, USA

problem #7

Aug 182014

9-7X 6-cyl

  • 945,000 miles
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.

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #6

Jul 052012

9-7X 6-cyl

  • 71,000 miles
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!!!! this vehicle is unsafe to put my family into, I just want it fixed now!!!!!

- Hudson, WI, USA

problem #5

Oct 062012

9-7X 8-cyl

  • 111,522 miles
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.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #4

Oct 062012

9-7X

  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #3

Aug 172010

9-7X

  • 30,000 miles
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 issue.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 052012

9-7X 8-cyl

  • miles
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.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 052012

9-7X 8-cyl

  • 46,146 miles
Erratic fuel gauge. At times gauge will read empty when tank is near full or will read full when fuel tank is half full.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

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