MYRModel Year Report

2002 Saab 9-5

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2002 Saab 9-5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:11:29.636Z

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, 2002 highlighted. 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 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
2002: 53 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 32%

32% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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DT: CONSUMER STATES ON OCTOBER 6, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FUEL LINE WAS RIPPED, AND ONE SMELLED GASOLINE ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051012

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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HELLO...I NEED TO ASK FOR YOUR HELP. I HAVE A 2002 SAAB 9-5 WHICH HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT. IT DOES NOT RETRACT AND THEREFORE THE PASSENGER IS UNPROTECTED. I KNOW THAT SAAB HAS A HISTORY OF THIS BEING A PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121021

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020118 — steering

THE STEERING KNUCKLE CASTINGS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED DURING THE CASTING PROCESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE FOR THE CASTING NUMBER. IF THE KNUCKLE WAS IN THE DEFECTIVE BATCH, THE STEERING KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JAN

Campaign 02V006000 — 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

R 20081125 — 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. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Campaign 08V160000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — 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 SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL...

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 JANUARY 2003. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Campaign 06V410000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Saab 9-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V410000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V006000 (steering) 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.
  • Verify recall 08V160000 (seats) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Saab 9-5?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Saab 9-5 have?

6 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.