SAAB 9-2x owners have reported 7 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
It is a known issue in the SAAB 9-2x community that the rear strut towers rust out and fall apart. This is an issue that should be addressed as it is so common whether in a rust prone state or not.
Both rear left and right strut towers began rusting to the point the rear suspension alignment was constantly shifting due to the lack of structure remaining in the body.
Severe strut tower rust with many peoples collapsing. This is directly due to Subaru and gms manufacturing of the car.
It is a well known issue with 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2x�s, Subaru wrx's that the rear strut towers are prone to rust through and cause a rear strut to completely break free from the body of the vehicle. This is a general motors/Subaru issue, since the 9-2x is all Subaru parts with SAAB badging.
Strut towers corrosion.
Metal plate rear strut towers rusting out. Constantly, presents potential for suspension to fail and rear running gear to puncture the body.
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).