This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Saab 9-4x.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2012 Saab 9-4x received a five-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The vehicle earned five stars in both frontal crash and side crash tests. It received four stars in rollover resistance and four stars in the side pole crash test. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the 9-4x during its production run in the US market.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, potentially leaving the toe link loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
