DefectRecord Public Record - Not a Government Site

Home / Saab / 9-2X / 2005

Model Year Problem Record

Saab 9-2X 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Saab 9-2X: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

111Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
2Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags46 complaints

46 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V323000, 20V001000, 20V003000.

Fuel and Propulsion System41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V464000.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V464000Reported September 6, 2011 - 318,215 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 318,215 vehicles across all affected models.

15V323000Reported May 28, 2015 - 432,016 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 432,016 vehicles across all affected models.

20V001000Reported January 2, 2020 - 258,813 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 258,813 vehicles across all affected models.

20V003000Reported January 2, 2020 - 111,562 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 111,562 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

PE11011Opened April 7, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Front suspension control arm failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V464000.

PE11011Opened April 7, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Front suspension control arm failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V464000.

PE11011Opened April 7, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Front suspension control arm failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V464000.

PE11011Opened April 7, 2011 - Closed September 23, 2011

Front suspension control arm failure. Resulted in recall campaign 11V464000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20051
20061
20072
20082
20103
20115
20122
20138
201416
201528
201621
20175
20181
20192
202011
20211
20252
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.