MYRModel Year Report

2001 Saab 9-5

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2001 Saab 9-5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:05.642Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saab 9-5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 53 complaints 2002 2003: 47 complaints 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011
2001: 82 complaints
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YearComplaints
19981
1999118
2000102
200182
200253
200347
200419
200511
200623
200717
200820
20092
20102
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30%

30% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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EXITING THE HIGHWAY ON AN OVERPASS BRIDGE THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. A FEW MOMENTS LATER SMOKE WAS VISIBLE FROM UNDER THE DIRECT IGNITION COVER AND SMALL FLAME WAS APPARENT. THE FLAME WENT OUT AFTER A FEW MOMENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040610

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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EXITING THE HIGHWAY ON AN OVERPASS BRIDGE THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. A FEW MOMENTS LATER SMOKE WAS VISIBLE FROM UNDER THE DIRECT IGNITION COVER AND SMALL FLAME WAS APPARENT. THE FLAME WENT OUT AFTER A FEW MOMENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040610

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150925

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140612

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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EXITING THE HIGHWAY ON AN OVERPASS BRIDGE THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. A FEW MOMENTS LATER SMOKE WAS VISIBLE FROM UNDER THE DIRECT IGNITION COVER AND SMALL FLAME WAS APPARENT. THE FLAME WENT OUT AFTER A FEW MOMENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040610

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010730 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE SUNVISOR SURFACE AND APPLY A NEW AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON BOTH SUNVISORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AG

Campaign 01V168000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030331 — 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 CONTAMIN

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY MAIL AND ASKED WHETHER THEY CHANGE BETWEEN STEEL AND ALLOY WHEELS. IF THEY DO ENGAGE IN THIS PRACTICE, THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.

Campaign 03V006000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050407 — PE (closed 20050923)

ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20060313 — 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 (IGB

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE WHAT VERSION IDM IS IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE IDM IF IT IS A VERSION BUILT PRIOR TO THE INTRODUCTION OF QP3. AN INTERIM LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IN OCTOBER 200

Campaign 05V399000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070613 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF

Campaign 07V087000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Saab 9-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V168000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V006000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V399000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V087000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Saab 9-5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saab 9-5?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition:module, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Saab 9-5 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.