no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
2001 Saab 9-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 104 owner complaints about the 2001 Saab 9-5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Saab 9-5 has problems
104 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
24Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
15Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
5Wheels
2Tires
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Equipment
1Structure
1Suspension
99 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 56 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 15 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2001 Saab 9-5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Ignition: module
Risk. OVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
no report yet
Wheels: hub
Risk. THESE FRACTURES WOULD RESULT IN WHEEL BOLT BREAKAGE, ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saab.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
49kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 49 electrical system complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles40under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other 9-5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 9-5 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Saab 9-5, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 05V-399
In owners' words
What 9-5 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TURBO MALFUNCTION AT A COST OF $455.00 AND ALSO ENGINE FILTER BOX.VEHICLE STILL NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY.WILL ONLY GO AT SPEED OF 25 MPH.REPAIRED ON 03/27/2018.STARTED OUT SMOKING ALL OVER THE PLACE FROM EXHAUST.WAS TOLD TURBO WENT BAD.I THINK A LOT OF THESE CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS I READ ON…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SAAB 9-5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN…
MY 2001 SAAB 9-5 HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR AWHILE ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES STALL RANDOMLY AND NOT START UNTIL ENGINE COOLS DOWN. THE CODES FOR CEL LEAD TO DIRECT IGNITION. A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES, ONE MY VEHICLE RECEIVED. I CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID…
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