SAAB 9-7x owners have reported 5 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering pump (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems |
Power steering lines under the clamp that bolts to the drivers side strut tower have rusted through due to moisture and vibration causing a loss in fluid damaging the pump. After doing a search I found numerous posts about this same issue on the trailblazer, envoy and SAAB. Read details...
When driving the car, at about 50 mph it will begin to feel like the wheels are cutting loose, like you are on gravel. It has also begun to make a howling noise that seems to be coming from the wheels? nobody seems to really be able to pinpoint the problem. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 SAAB 9-7x. When the contact turned the steering column, he heard an abnormal squeaking noise. The dealer reset the computer, torque, and realigned the rear differential; however, the noise still persists. The manufacturer did not assist. Read details...