2006 Saab 9-2x problems
The Saab 9-2 (sometimes referred to as Saab 9-1) was a small family car that was proposed in February 2010 to have been added to Saab's production line by 2014, under its then new ownership, Spyker Cars though some commentators considered the project a pipe dream.
The 9-2 was thought to developed in a joint venture with another automaker, probably European. Although little is known about the design, those who have seen it report it is the same teardrop shape as the 1949 to 1956 Saab 92, but also futuristic with the front similar to the new Saab 9-5. Saab Managing Director Jan-Åke Jonsson said the model would likely not be on the global GM Gamma platform.
Speculation in August 2009 suggested that the new small Saab would be based on the Saab 9-X Biohybrid concept car, which was shown at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, and expected to compete with other premium small cars such as the Mini.
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Common 2006 Saab 9-2x problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Saab 9-2X 2006, several common problems have been reported:
- Anti-Theft Disabling Function: Owners have experienced issues with the anti-theft disabling function. Malfunctions in this system can lead to difficulties in starting the vehicle or unintended activation of the anti-theft feature, causing inconvenience to the car owner.
- Rear End Whine at 60 mph: A common complaint among owners is a rear end whine at 60 mph. This noise, although considered normal, can be irritating and affect the overall driving experience, potentially indicating issues with the vehicle's differential or gear components.
- Hood Ornament Paint Peeling Off: Some owners have reported the paint peeling off the hood ornament. While this is a cosmetic issue, it can impact the aesthetics of the vehicle and may require repainting or replacement of the affected parts.
- Handle on Rear Hatch Sticking: Another reported problem is the handle on the rear hatch sticking in the open position. This issue can hinder the proper operation of the rear hatch, causing inconvenience when accessing the trunk space.
- Chirper on the Alarm Intermittently Working: Owners have noted that the chirper on the alarm can suddenly start to only work intermittently. This can compromise the security features of the vehicle, potentially leading to concerns about the effectiveness of the alarm system.
- Front OEM Rotors Prone to Warping: There have been reports of front OEM rotors used on the 2005 models being prone to warping. Warped rotors can affect braking performance, leading to vibrations, noise, and reduced braking efficiency, posing a safety risk.
These common problems reported by owners of the Saab 9-2X 2006 highlight various issues ranging from mechanical concerns to cosmetic flaws. Addressing these issues promptly through proper maintenance and repairs is crucial to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and longevity.
What are common faults with Saab?
Here are some of the most widely reported problems for the Saab 9-3.
- ABS or Traction Control Light Illuminate Due to Corroded Wiring. ...
- Engine Coolant Loss. ...
- Loud Noises When Driving on Rough Road. ...
- Engine Dies While Driving. ...
- Excessive Exhaust Noise.
Does the Saab 9-2x have a turbo?
The 9-2X Aero's turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L, high-performance DOHC engine produces 227 horsepower (169 kw) at 6000 rpm and 217 lb. -ft. of torque (294 Nm) at 4000 rpm.
How many Saab 9-2x were made?
According to Wikipedia, Subaru produced a mere 10,346 Saab 9-2x's between 2005 and 2006. In today's 9-2x Capsule post, I produced a list of cars that I was surprised to find were produced in larger numbers than the 9-2x.
How much horsepower does a Saab 9-2x have?
Saab builds the 9-2X in two trim levels, the base Linear and the sporty Aero. The Linear has a 165-horsepower, 2.5-liter, flat four-cylinder engine, the Aero a 227-hp, 2.0-liter, turbocharged intercooled flat four. The standard transmission on both is a five-speed manual; optional is a four-speed automatic.
2006 Saab 9-2x car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Saab 9-2x problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2006 Saab 9-2x complaints
The NHTSA has received 10 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Saab 9-2x.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: JF4GG61696H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V002000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-07
- VIN: JF4GG61636H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: RECALL AIRBAG. IN PUERTO RICO CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO REPLACE IT AS IT IS SAAB 2006
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-27
- VIN: JF4GG6169H0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL I AM UNABLE TO FIND A SAAB DEALER IN ANCHORAGE ALASKA TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. THE SUGGESTED DEALER DOES NOT DO SERVICE WORK ON VEHICLES.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-01
- VIN: JF4GG61616H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL I GOT A NOTICE OVER 6 MONTHS AGO THAT MY CAR IS UNSAFE AND TO NOT USE THE PASS FRONT SEAT. I HAVE A FAMILY OF 4 SO HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE. I WAS TOLD I WOULD GET ANOTHER NOTICE, WHEN MY PART WAS AVAILABLE AND SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. THE AMOUNT OF TIME THIS IS TAKING IS UNACCEPTABLE. MY WIFE, MYSELF AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN ARE AT RISK!
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-15
- VIN: JF4GG72696G
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL PARTS UNAVAILABLE: THIS IS TAKING WAY TOO LONG, WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PUT PASSENGERS IN THE FROM PASSENGER SEAT FOR OVER A YEAR. GM NEEDS TO PRIORITIZE GETTING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES REPAIRED. I KNOW THAT OTHER SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, WHY NOT OURS? UNACCEPTABLE!
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-01
- VIN: JF4GG61676G
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A CONSTANT BASIS. ONE HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OUT SOON AS YOU FIX IT THE OTHER HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OUT. HOWEVER NOW THE ISSUE HAS BECOME WHERE WHEN I LEAVE TO GO DRIVE SOMEWHERE AT NIGHT MY LIGHTS DON'T EVEN COME ON AT ALL AND I'M FORCED TO HAVE TO USE MY BRIGHTS IN ORDER TO DRIVE HOME. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST A BOTHERSOME THING BUT HAND A LITTLE BIT ANNOYING TO KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS. NOW IT'S NO LONGER AND ANNOYANCE, IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE AND ALSO POSSIBLY AN ISSUE OF BEING PULLED OVER FOR DRIVING WITH MY BRIGHTS ON. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY MOM ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO AND EVEN SHE RECENTLY TOLD ME SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN SHE OWNED IT AS WELL APPARENTLY. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-11
- VIN: 5S3ET13M062
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: DRIVING LIGHTS WILL GO OUT AT UNKNOWING TIMES. RECEIVED 1ST LETTER FROM GM A SAFETY RECALL STATING THAT MY SAAB HAD A DEFECT RELATING TO HEAD LAMPS AND RUNNING LAMPS COULD FAIL. SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH GM REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE PROBLEM RESOLVED. THEY SAID THAT MY VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL . RECEIVED 2ND LETTER FROM GM STATING THAT MY SAAB IS NOT INCLUDED ON RECALL, AS RECALLS WERE SENT OUT TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. LETTER I RECEIVED FROM GM STATES MY VEHICLE HAS HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE [HID] HEADLAMPS. THEN WHY DO MY HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT ANY TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR NIGHT DRIVING. ANY HELP WITH THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JF4GG61666G
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: THIS IS FOR TWO EVENTS: 1) I PURCHASED VEH NEW IN 2006. IN 2012 I HAD JUST SERVICED W/OIL CHANGE, CHECK UP AT 51000 MI. ONE MORNING, ENGINE MADE A SOUND LIKE PEBBLES HITTING IT, BEGAN TO SMOKE LIKE ON FIRE, ALL LIGHTS CAME ON, ENGINE CEASED. I HAD TO TOW THE VEH AND TO PURCHASE REBUILT ENGINE AS WAS TOLD ENGINE DESTROYED. GM WOULD NOT HONOR DEALER WARRANTY. SAAB WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY. NO LOCAL DEALER WOULD REPLACE/REPAIR ENGINE. I TRIED JERRY SEINER, KEN GARF, MARK MILLER IN UT AND KACHINA AND LEGENDS IN AZ; NO ONE WOULD HONOR WARRANTY WHEN VEHICLE WAS JUST IN SHOP FOR FULL CHECKUP AND OIL CHANGE AND DEEMED ROAD WORTHY. MY VEH HAD ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT DEALER AND GARAGED. ALL MAINTENANCE DONE TIMELY.NO ONE WOULD REPLACE ENGINE. RIDICULOUS TO CEASE AT 51,000 MI. 2) ON 10/13/2014 I HAVE 72,000 MI ON VEH AND WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT LITE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND I SLID INTO STEERING WHEEL SUSTAINING INJURY. AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED WITH THE IMPACT (HIT BY VEH GOING APPROX 45 MPH). *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-14
- VIN: JF4GG61606H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 92X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-07
- VIN: YS3DD78B6T7
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY CAR ON A CITY STREET FOR < 2 MINUTES AT ~ 30 MPH. THE RED WARNING TRIANGLE WITH ! CANE ON . WITHIN 10 SECONDS THERE WAS A BANG UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT, IN ABOUT 5 SECONDS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. IN ANOTHER 5 OR SO SECONDS THE DRIVERS' SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT, NO COLLISION, DRY STREETS, NO OTHER MECHANICAL PROBLEM. *TR
2006 Saab 9-2x recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2006 Saab 9-2x.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-17.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
- Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
- Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Negative 2006 Saab 9-2x car reviews
Positive 2006 Saab 9-2x car reviews
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Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with you. Last year, I was on the hunt for a practical AWD compact car that I could use for city driving and occasional road trips. To my surprise, I stumbled upon this turbo Saabaru (which, yes, has an automatic) and it turned out to be the best option by far. When driving around town, it's just as easy to handle as any other compact car, but the turbo ensures that it doesn't lose power on the highway (I'm sure you know what I mean!). But it's not just practicality that makes this car great: being a WRX, it's always ready to play. Once you hit 3500 RPM, it hisses, growls, and takes off like a rocket. It handles curves like a dream (even though it's front-heavy, the grip is amazing). And the best part? You can switch back to casual driving mode once you're done having fun on the road. Thanks for listening!
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My wife purchased the 05 9-2x Linear with the cold weather package, including heated seats, windows, leather, and more, at the end of 2004. She uses it as her primary vehicle for her pharma sales job, which requires a lot of driving. Even after driving it for about 180,000 miles, the Subaru quality still shines through. It has only needed new tires and brakes at regular intervals. This car is driven often in the back roads of central Virginia and the Appalachia area of West Virginia. Although it burns a bit of oil and the fog lights have had to be replaced due to sand and rocks thrown from trucks during the winter, it is a quality car that is fun to drive with its 5-speed transmission. I highly recommend it.
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I have a 2005 Saab 92x Linear Automatic. I purchased it during the GM employee discount for everybody promotion instead of the Subaru Impreza. Despite having over 266,000 miles, it still runs smoothly. I ensure that it receives a dealer tune-up every year and I change the oil every 5,000 miles. I recently had the rear struts replaced and I am currently having it serviced for three Lug Studs that broke while driving. Unfortunately, I also discovered another broken stud on the front left hub while checking the proper torque on the other lugs. The dealer had previously replaced two studs on the back right rear tire during service about two months ago. Overall, the car has been a reliable and cherished member of my family.
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We all know that the 9-2x is a Subaru Impreza. However, it shares components from the WRX, a cult-followed vehicle known for its fun drive and good performance. The Saab offers the same features as the best WRX on all models of the 9-2x. The styling is much improved over the Subaru, especially the 2.5 sport model of the Outback or whatever. With discounts from dealers, it is not too much more than the Subaru but is much better in fit and finish in small details. It is a better performer than the Impreza and equal to the WRX if you opt for the turbo, and a nice in-between if you get the linear.
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As a visiting nurse who travels frequently, I have had the pleasure of driving my 92x for quite some time now. It has been a reliable companion on all of my journeys, with no issues to speak of despite having 100,000 miles on the clock. It's a shame that they stopped producing this car after only two years, as it truly is a great vehicle.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2006 Saab 9-2x problems:
Saab 92 Forum : Saab92x.com / what are common problems for the ...
Noise. Seriously, a pretty reliable, trouble free car. Properly maintained, there really aren't any major, consistent ...
92X reliable? | SaabCentral Forums
Jul 11, 2008 ... Indisputably, all of the three Japanese brands you mention have much better reliability histories than Saab has ever had. In the 4/08 issue, ...
Saab 92 Forum : Saab92x.com / Common problems/annoyances ...
Biggest complaints? Squeaks and rattles in the interior. Pain in the butt to keep clean cloth seats. Mediocre fuel economy (and the need for at ...
New Saab-92x Owner - Problems already - NASIOC
Jul 9, 2014 ... Just picked up a saab 9-2x a month w/ 130K miles on it for a great price. And now I know why - two front CV boots are leaking, ...
Saab 92 Forum : Saab92x.com / Saab 9-2x Linear Reliability
Known issues with this car, head gasket leaks are very common with this engine, even swapped engines will be prone to this. Valve cover leaks ...
Other years of Saab 9-2x
Are you having problems with your 2006 Saab 9-2x?
Tanner Stroman 2025-10-28
The interior of the car is quite simple and unassuming, with few extra features. The seats are designed to be snug, almost like racing seats, which is great for taking tight corners without sliding around. However, those with a larger posterior may find them uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the seat fabric is highly susceptible to coffee stains, which could have been better thought out by Saab. It seems likely that the demographic who purchases this car also enjoys their coffee. On the bright side, the car is a joy to drive, with plenty of horsepower and excellent handling. The all-wheel drive is particularly impressive in snowy conditions.
Lon McDermott 2025-10-13
I'm thrilled to say that I managed to save $8500 off the MSRP, which is fantastic news! I paid less than my friend did for their WRX. While I don't think it's any quieter, I have noticed that it can be a bit jarring on rough pavement, especially with the 17
Rigoberto Gislason 2025-02-14
Hi there! I recently went through the process of finding a new car that was both economical and within my budget of $16K. I was initially considering a Toyota Corolla, but thanks to the current GM rebates, I was able to find a Saab 9-2X Linear that fit my needs perfectly. The car has a unique look that combines the best of both Saab and Subaru designs. What really sets it apart, though, is the ride quality. Compared to the related Subaru Impreza 2.5s, the Saab 9-2X Linear has much more comfortable spring rates. Additionally, Saab made many safety features standard, which gave me peace of mind while driving. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend the Saab 9-2X Linear to anyone looking for a stylish and safe car that won't break the bank.
Allen Klein 2025-01-26
Overall, this automobile is an excellent value. It's definitely a Subaru, but the added Saab soundproofing and ride quality make a huge difference. The front-end sheet metal appearance is better than the 05 Impreza. I recently drove the car from Virginia to New Hampshire in late December, and I found driving in all snow conditions to be safe and pleasurable. The dry weather performance is fantastic for a grocery getter.
Chester Yost 2024-06-25
I recently purchased a 9-2x using GM's employee discount, hoping to get a great deal. Unfortunately, my experience has been less than pleasant. After only 3 weeks of ownership, I noticed flat spots on the tires and scratches all over the car from sitting on the lot for a year. Despite my attempts to reach out to the selling dealer, I have not received any assistance. I want to warn potential buyers to inspect the vehicle before purchasing to avoid similar issues.