2005 Saab 9-7X owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the driver's side windows and door locks failed. He also stated that the controls for the side view mirrors and the driver's side heated seat warmer also failed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system) but was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

When attempting to reposition the side mirror on the driver's side, using the electric system, there was smoke coming from inside the door. Since that time the driver's side electric system has failed to work. The local saab dealer claims that the parts are and were at that time unavailable. This problem may be related to the current electrical issue affecting the 2006 and 2007 models. *tr

While driving at night the headlights were set on automatic mode when all of a sudden they went out and I tried to turn them to the regular on position and they did not come on, the high beams did not work either. This has happened on several occasions and from what I read on line I'm not the only one that has this issue. I believe the recall should include my 2005 model as well. Other electrical issues! (instrument panel-gages) most tacked out, also speedometer gage issues (gets stuck at one speed and when yu slow down it doesn't go back down but if you get back up to speed it will continue to climb ie: showing a false speed of 95-MPH but actually only going about 55-MPH.

My family and I were out on a saturday evening on 6/11/16. We stopped to grab a slice of pizza from one of our famous downtown pizza places. As we sat in the car eating our pizza, we noticed smoke coming from the right side vents and dash board. We immediately jumped out of the car. Well, after smoke, we saw fire. The car was destroyed. The hood, dashboard, front and back seats melted like a piece of paper. My wife and young son were in the car. The car was parked on a city street when smoke/fire started.

Manufacturer: general motors llc mfr's report date: aug 15, 2012 NHTSA campaign id number: 12v406000 NHTSA action number: ea12004 component: visibility, power window devices and controls was advised in 2015 that the drivers door module was under recall as a fire hazard. It was replaced. The replacement module started on fire. The local dealer blamed 'rain water getting in it.' I ordered a brand new ddm that has never seen the elements or been installed in a car ' and it has the same corrosion that caused my fire! See pic. To add insult to injury the local GMC and Chevy dealers both say 'oh that's a saab, we can't program that.' the nearest dealer willing to do this work is zimbrick in madison wisconsin. It's 150 miles away. They're stating they can't do the work a s

The fuel light indicator does not go off. I have put gas in this vehicle on 2 sererate occasions in 1 day and it did not idicate any fuel. It continued to say "low fuel". I just purchased this vehicle today... *tr

The gas gauge is stopped working and displays the wrong reading, this caused my wife and children to stall on the highway, a very dangerous situation. *tr

Fuel gauge is failing to register gas in the tank, and engine keeps stalling.

Gas gauge either does not accurately measure gas in the vehicle or doesn't work at all. Problem has persisted over the pass year and has finally quit working. Have run out of gas on 3 occasions. On one incident had 5 month old baby in car at night. *tr

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds uphill, the strong odor of gasoline was present in the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.

While driving at night the headlights were set on automatic mode when all of a sudden they went out and I tried to turn them to the regular on position and they did not come on either so I turn on the high beams to make it home that was pretty scary since the it has being doing it intermittent every time so I can't drive at night for the fear of getting pulled over or wrecking I don't know what else to do I did go on the internet and read where there is a recall about the saab. 97x 2006-2008 I think the recall should be on the 2005 model also I would appreciate your help in this matter. *tr

Headlight low beam (h11) wiring harness was melted saab 9-7x 2005 4.2l. *tr

As I was driving my low beam headlights will turn off. They will not reset or come back on. Fog lamps and high beams work fine. I have seen recalls for this issue in the 2006 model. But it seems as if the 2005 model has the same concern.

There's a recall on low beam headlamps shutting off while driving at night. I called saab dealership because I was pulled over by state trooper bc lights shut off while I was driving and issued a warning. Dealership said there was a recall but no part available yet. I asked when there might be a part available and they said they've been waiting sense last june of 2014 and still no part available. This is a serious issue bc I drive home every night and no warning when lights will randomly shut off.

The contact owns a 2005 Saab 9-7X. The contact stated that the fog lights independently turned on and failed to turn off. Upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the sound went away. The contact also stated that the rear suspension was sagging. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon research, the contact located NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility). Several unknown local dealers were contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

This car has had the problem with the rear air suspension, it constantly has to be lift from the ignition, I bought the car 3 years ago, and this problem started last year, also the throttle body has defects making it really hard to drive at times. *tr

Burnt exhaust valve in cylinder 1 at only 75000 miles. Had to have the head removed and machined. Mechanic stated that the valve seat was faulty. Dealership would not assist in the repair. Approximate cost was $1800. *tr

Car heater will not work unless the heat is set to the max which is 90 degrees. At any other temperature, the car will blow out cold air. *nm

Takata recall sensor has gone off and will not turn off.