The 2011 SAAB 9-4x has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA do not drive advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Safety recalls
Suspension › Rear
NHTSA recall 21V473000 · Jun 24, 2021 · 380,498 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
NHTSA advisory: do not drive affected vehicles until repaired.
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Problem: 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.
Risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2011 Saab 9-4X SUV AWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
16.4%
2011 Saab 9-4X SUV FWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
17.9%
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
9-4X FWD
20mpg combined
City / highway
18 / 24 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel
9-4X AWD
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
9-4X AWD
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Unknown or other
2
0
0
0
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Power train
1
0
0
0
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Air bags
1
0
0
0
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Suspension
1
0
0
0
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Visibility/wiper
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Feb 23, 2026Visibility/wiper General Motors refuses to manufacture replacement windshields rendering all 9-4x vehicles that get a cracked windshield unsafe and unable to pass a safety inspection for registration.
Aug 1, 2021 · 35,000 milesSuspension The contact owns a 2011 Saab 9-4X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the "Check Rear Axle" warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and informed the contact after speaking with the manufacturer that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Feb 9, 2017 · 81,006 milesAir bags AIRBAG SENSOR IS ON INTERMITTANT . IF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS EMPTY, BACK SEAT SIDE RAIL AIRBAG WILL NOT INFLATE. NEEDS SOFTWARE UPGRADE. (JUST LIKE 2011 CADILLAC SRX). WHILE MOTOR ON.
Sep 27, 2016 · 75,000 milesPower train TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SAAB 9-4X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V595000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jul 23, 2014Unknown or other WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY RECALLS. YOUR WEBSITE DOES NOT LIST THE CAR. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.