2005 Honda Pilot vs 2005 Saab 9-7X
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Honda Pilot | 2005 Saab 9-7X |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 679 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 150 | 545 |
| Investigations | 7 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 103,400 mi | 91,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Pilot | Saab 9-7X |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 176 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 120 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 98 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 96 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 7 |
| Engine | 48 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 105 | 0 |
| Stalling | 31 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
2005 Honda Pilot
2005 Saab 9-7X
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.