Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2011 Saab 9-4X, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other2
- Suspension1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Air bags1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2011 Saab 9-4X failed the safety check 7.14% of the time — 187% more often than the average 2011 passenger car (2.49%). Median odometer at inspection: 95,556 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
36 first registered in 2011 are on Dutch roads; 100% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €86,966.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde21
- Band onvoldoende profiel13
- Achterlicht werkt niet (goed)5
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft4
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld4
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont3
- Mistachterlicht werkt niet (goed)3
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV AWD | — | 16.4 % |
| 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV FWD | — | 17.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2011 Saab 9-4X.
| 2021394 24 Jun 2021 | Suspension Issue: On certain vehicles, the adjustable rear toe link may not have been properly tightened during a previous service repair. As a result, the toe link coul… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Saab told its dealers about the 2011 Saab 9-4X: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011805 | This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. |
| 11007208 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection. |
| 11006621 | Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers. |
| 11004761 | This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 11000158 | This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability. |
| 10254207 | No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge. |
| 10254206 | No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge. |
| 10253632 | Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots. |
| 10252163 | XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation. |
| 10250082 | Information on Driveline Clunk Noise |
| 10250013 | High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling |
| 10248444 | Vehicle Recalls |
| 10247716 | J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead. |
| 10247681 | Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option. |
| 10247209 | Rear Toe Link Adjuster Lock Nut Torque |
| 10247208 | Rear Toe Link Adjuster Lock Nut Torque |
| 10247063 | A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance. |
| 10247061 | J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead. |
| 10246983 | Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status |
| 10246982 | Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status |
| 10246963 | Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units |
| 10246951 | Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules. |
| 10246634 | Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles |
| 10246632 | PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program |
| 10246630 | GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)