SAAB 9-7x owners have reported 6 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Transfer Case problems |
The vehicle starts to jump and stop and shake on turns and while backing up. If turning into a side street this problem can cause a crash I hope my family does not have. This problem is known and talked about on line by people who own this vehicle. The repairs are expensive. Read details...
When the steering wheel is near locked (virtually fully engaged in a tight radius turn) the rear differential of the vehicle and wheels begin to slip, appear as though the vehicle is on gravel and wheel hop and "crow hopping" occurs and the driver is unable to make the vehicle go forward Read details...
When turning vehicle jumps and bumps and makes a whining noise. Feels like car is riding on gravel and freezes and holds like all 4 wheels are grabbing and does not want to roll (crow hopping). Repairs are over $2,000. 00. Read details...