2001 Saab 9-5 problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 2001 Saab 9-5 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 55.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 16.8%.
Complaints113
Crashes0
Fires8
Injuries0
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 55.8% · 63
Engine and engine cooling 16.8% · 19
Fuel system, gasoline 12.4% · 14
Wheels 4.4% · 5
Equipment 2.7% · 3
Service brakes, hydraulic 1.8% · 2
Air bags 0.9% · 1
Fuel system, other 0.9% · 1
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a fire.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Saab 9-5 in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1999 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 3 in the last three years against 3 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 57,447 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated the recall work for nhtsa recall # 05v399000, pertaining to the electrical system ignition module was performed unsatisfactorily. The dealer service manager was contacted, who determined a second repair would not be done without charge. The manufacturer was also contacted on several occasions, however there was no return calls provided. Electrical system · reported at 46,500 miles
I just bought this car. The check engine light comes on indicating a serious problem. I had the error codes checked. They are p1312 and p1334. These codes indicate a problem with the "dic" (direct ignition controller). Earlier models were subject to recall. There is apparently still a problem. I keep clearing the warning signal, but it keeps recurring. Electrical system · reported at 101,550 miles
The engine on our 2001 Saab 9.5 Wagon completely shut down as we exited I-10 north of san antonio texas. The vehicle was at a speed of 65 mph and the engine just quit. We were able to stop the car at the exits intersection because of its length of about 1/4 mile. There was no warning, just no engine and no restart. The direct ignition cassette was replaced. Electrical system · reported at 23,400 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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