Saab 9-5 recalls and problems
8 recalls and 387 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
387
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
15
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Saab 9-5 by year
Most reported Saab 9-5 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 216 | |
| Air Bags | 57 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | |
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | |
| Equipment | 8 |
All Saab 9-5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-063 | Feb 3, 2016 | 2006–2009 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009… |
| 08V-160 | Apr 9, 2008 | 2002–2008 | Seats | Saab is recalling 57,389 my 2002-2008 9-5 series vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-087 | Mar 7, 2007 | 2001–2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production. |
| 06V-410 | Oct 26, 2006 | 2002–2003 | Electrical System | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (Igbt) within the ignition discharge module (Idm) due to increased… |
| 05V-399 | Sep 14, 2005 | 2000–2002 | Electrical System | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (Igbt) within the… |
| 03V-006 | Jan 13, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Wheels | On certain passenger vehicles, if an owner changes their wheels/tires between summer and winter using a steel wheel in the winter and an alloy wheel in the summer, it is possible for rust and contamination to build up on… |
| 02V-006 | Jan 4, 2002 | 2002 | Steering | The steering knuckle castings on certain passenger vehicles may have been contaminated during the casting process. |
| 01V-168 | May 18, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Saab 9-5?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Saab 9-5 has the most reports (102). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Saab 9-5 have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Saab 9-5 model years 2000–2009.
What are the most common Saab 9-5 problems?
Owners report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems most often.