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2006 Saab 9-7X repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2006 Saab 9-7X repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saab 9-7X
Engine not specified
| Saab 9-7X in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201173000 miUS $863 | problem intermittent. Max speed 51MPH. OBC detected poor control registration from Trans to ECU. Chip changed. Removed old belts and sensors, particular fuel control side. Air conditioning temp/blower control switch needed to be exchanged. Used a GM truck unit in its place as SAAB stated would be 13 weeks ARO (money) | ||
2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Sep 201388000 miUS $2500 | changed all fluids, replaced all 4 shocks. installed auto trans shift cable. Replaced front windscreen. replaced 2 front tires. replaced front Saab emblem. replaced radio antennae. Installed roof mount DVD. Replaced both headlight ballasts. | ||
| Nov 201390000 miUS $250 | Battery light on dash dim and always lit, even when car not running only way to extinguish light is remove cluster fuse. Changed alternator. Didn't fix issue. I'm thinking the gauge cluster is the issue. Front axle seal driver side leaking. | ||
| May 201495000 miUS $287 | CEL. Tighten gas cap dashboard message accompanied by CEL. The purge valve solenoid failed. | ||
| Jun 201497000 miUS $170 | CEL still on. Replaced fuel pump. Faulty fuel pump installed during sensor recall visit. | ||
| Oct 2014100000 miUS $187 | I replaced the battery. The battery was only 3 years old but it was starting to become weak and the car was slow to turn over after sitting overnight. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015148000 mi | Front Differential had to be repaired/replaced due to lock up, took so long due to other problems found at this time. Just got vehicle back one day from previous repair and could not start, no crank, out of town so vehicle had to be flat bedded to shop. Starter replaced. | ||
| Jul 2015152000 miUS $704 | Replace rear air bags, rear suspension, bags were leaking air overnight due to one bag having a braising (left rear) other bag replaced due to wear. These bags are part of a complex rear suspension system. | ||
| Sep 2015157000 miUS $640 | Computer Glitch, vehicle would not start had to be towed to shop, had power but would not turn over, all programming and computer functions were checked, lost satellite communications and had to be re-programmed, actual problem never found | ||
| Jan 2016US $270 | No oil pressure showing on gauge plus alert on dash. Diagnostics, replaced oil pressure sending unit. | ||
| Aug 2016165000 miUS $115 | Engine knocking, brought in for repairs, needed new engine (complete) due to oil pump problem. Headlights blinking during normal operation. | ||
| Nov 2016168000 miUS $478 | Battery keeps going dead, taken to AutoZone and battery was checked, failed. Purchased and installed ne battery. Replaced starter Squealing noise and thump when brakes applied, replaced a wheel bearing. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201577700 miUS $640 | Rear sagging, air compressor system went out blew out the springs. Converted to shocks. | ||
| Jul 201579300 mi | Oil sensor | ||
| Sep 201581000 miUS $130 | Oil Pressure sensor replaced. Replaced sensor and reset TPTC(?). | ||
| Mar 201685000 miUS $930 | Throttle system went bad had to replace, throttle pedal, throttle body, gasket, laser, release. | ||
| May 201686000 miUS $948 | Replaced broken wheel bearing and LL cracked ball joint. Loud grinding noise, heard louder on the inside of the car, and popping or clanking sound from the affected wheel. Also wore down tire unevenly on the damaged side. | ||
| Jun 201792000 miUS $2500 | Replaced control arms on right and left. Replaced rear transfer case encoder motor. | ||
| Aug 2018101000 miUS $200 | I could not get the back hatch door open. Release bar/ mechanism had to be replaced. Very rusty! | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Texas, United States Jul 2006 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Aug 20068000 mi | Right rear spring and rear leveling system replaced. Both items under warranty | ||
| Mar 200725000 mi | transmission replaced, driver seat replaced. Car showing its true heritage!! | ||
| Aug 200861000 mi | Rear leveling system had to be changed out the second time. Sold vehicle end of August-best move since owning the vehicle. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in California, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 2012139000 miUS $99 | Transfer case control motor failed. Transfer case locked in all wheel drive mode. Front wheels binding in slow speed turns causing "crow hopping" Front differential driver side axle seal leaking as a result on prolonged driving with a failed transfer case control motor and "crow hopping" symptoms. Replaced HID ballast. | ||
| Jul 2012150000 miUS $10000 | Oil sensor switch failure. No report of low oil pressure but oil change was ~10k miles overdue. Resulted in spun rod bearing that required replacement of entire engine. Replace engine, all belts, water pump, spark plugs, plug wires | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Utah, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201035000 miUS $102 | Transmission started not shifting smoothly. Kind of made a cluck into 3rd and 4th gear. Felt like the engine was missing under a load. Going up hill. Not sure if the engine was missing or the transmission was having a problem. Also HVAC quit working. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2010111500 miUS $800 | Outer half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display. | ||
| Jun 2010114000 miUS $485 | Decreased performance, check engine light. Throttle body replaced. | ||
| Dec 2010124000 miUS $280 | Inner half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display. | ||
| Apr 2011129000 miUS $80 | HID bulbs started to go out. | ||
| Dec 2011140000 miUS $521 | Fan clutch went out. | ||
2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Saab 9-7X in Colorado, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Mar 200940000 mi | CD player jammed. | ||
| Jul 200948000 mi | Headliner falling down. | ||
| Oct 201194500 miUS $75 | replaced rear shocks | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Minnesota, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201365000 miUS $400 | Right outer tie rod replaced Replaced both front wheel bearing hub assemblies. | ||
| Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201485000 miUS $600 | Wheel bearing and ball joints were replaced. Wear and tear item | ||
| Saab 9-7X in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201350000 miUS $125 | Dropped gas tank. Removed and replaced fuel sending unit due to going empty and tripping CEL at fill up. Known issue and covered by GM & SAAB except I'd have to drive it to SAAB certified service center over 100 miles each way... Sux | ||
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