KnownCarProblemsSaab 9-5 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 438 complaints with NHTSA about the Saab 9-5 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Saab 9-5 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 9-5 | 47 | Electrical | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 9-5 | 65 | Electrical | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 9-5 | 104 | Electrical | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 9-5 | 119 | Electrical | 3 | 3 |
17 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Saab 9-5
- What years of the Saab 9-5 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (119), 2001 (104), 2002 (65).
- What is the most common problem with the Saab 9-5?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (171), engine (60), fuel system (47).
- Which Saab 9-5 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2009 (2), 2010 (2), 2011 (9). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.