CALLED 800 ^ THE SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS AVAILABLE, 6 MONTHS LATER RECEIVED SECOND LETTER CALL LOCAL DEALER IN MAY OF 2016 SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS IN. STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED A CALL.SAFTY RECALL # 14291/15037.
2008 Saab 9-7X lighting problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE LAMP CONTROL RELAY FUSE WAS REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AND THE HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE MELTED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND ON. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
THERE IS NOT A DEALERSHIP THAT IS ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT IS NEAR ME. GM RECALL #: 15037 NHTSA # 15V519 DATE ISSUED: JAN 06, 2015 RECALL TITLE: RECALL 15037 - HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL STATUS: INCOMPLETE *TR
MAR 5, 2015 - BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY EARLY MORNING, LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. TRIED HIGH BEAMS, THEY DIDN'T WORK EITHER. RUNNING LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ARE ON, JUST NO LOW/HIGH BEAMS. CANNOT LEAVE FOR WORK IN MORNING UNTIL IT GETS LIGHT, CANNOT STAY OUT IN EVENING BECAUSE CAR HAS NO LIGHTS. LOCAL DEALERS SAY SAAB 2008 9-7X NOT IN RECALL, BUT NHTSA SITE SAYS OTHERWISE, AND SAAB CUST SERVICE CONF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED…
THERE IS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2008 97X MODELS, RECALL NUMBER 15V519000. THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING, BUT THEN FLICKER AND GO OUT, CAUSING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE . THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, BUT SAAB TELLS ME MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2008 97X MODEL. AT THIS TIME, SOME OWNERS ARE GETTING IT FIXED FOR FREE AND OTHERS, LIKE ME WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2008 Saab 9-7X?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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