SAAB 9-2x owners have reported 12 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
At below freezing temperatures, the fuel line leaks raw gasoline onto the engine, near the turbocharger, creating a fire risk. The evaporated gasoline is immediately pumped into the passenger cabin creating a health risk. This is a known issue for the Subaru wrx and a recall was issued. Read details...
This car, while a SAAB by name, is made by Subaru and is mechanically identical to a 2005 impreza wrx. Subaru recalled 2002- 2003 wrxs for a cold weather fuel leak. The recall number is 01-170-09. This car being two model years newer is not covered however it suffers from the exact same issue. Read details...
Last December I took my car to midas on 2625 state road, cuyahoga falls, OH because of the check engine light on. They fixed my cataytic converter. My check right engine light would not go off. On 022716 inv 0143048 check engine light was still on. I had to do 292. 69 worth repairs. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 SAAB 92 aero (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he noticed a knocking noise from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to his resident. The contact called the authorized dealer who stated that there was nothing they could do to assist. Read details...
Major fuel leak in cold temperatures on a 2005 SAAB 9-2x aero. The fuel line/hose under the intake manifold leaks significantly in cold temperatures. This is a known issue on the Subaru wrx of the same year(s). Read details...