MYRModel Year Report

2006 Saab 9-5

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2006 Saab 9-5
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:59.354Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 49 complaints 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 23 complaints 2006 23 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 49 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2006 23 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 49 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2006 23 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011

2006: 23 complaints

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YearComplaints
19981
1999118
2000102
200182
200265
200349
200419
200511
200623
200717
200820
20092
20102
20119

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

13 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Takata recall.I no longer have this vehicle,it was actually my daughters car but I was the co signer for her loan.this vehicle was traded in at van horn in fon du lac ,wi at least a year and a half ago.we have called people including contacting GM...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-25

2006 Saab. Consumer writes in regards to driver airbag inflator safety recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-22

Exterior lighting

2 of 23 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Engine

2 of 23 total reports mention: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Engine misfiring, due to common di cassette issues that plagued other models, some of which were previously recalled. This shouldn't fail after on 60,000, regardless of age, especially given it's exorbitant cost.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-01

Unknown- direct ignition cassette unit has been replaced three times. Each time of replacement the actual part has melted, burned out causing the car to automatically shut down. The car only has 72,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-07

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

2 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.

Service brakes

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2008-11-25Seats08V160000 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."…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2017-03-01Air bags16V063000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017.

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  3. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Saab 9-5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V160000 · Seats
  • Recall 16V063000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Saab 9-5?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Saab 9-5 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.