MYRModel Year Report

2007 Saab 9-5

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2007 Saab 9-5
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:50.103Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

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 2007: 17 complaints 2007 17 2008: 20 complaints 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 2007: 17 complaints 2007 17 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 2007: 17 complaints 2007 17 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011

2007: 17 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

12 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.

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My vehicle was on recall for Takata air bags. My vehicle was then installed with a new set of Takata airbags. Are not these airbags just as unsafe? Have not there been cases of the same issues happening to these airbags?

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-13

I was notified several months ago of recall report receipt date: feb 03, 2016 NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 component(S): air bags . I was advised no parts were available at that time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-22

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Saab 9-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-31

Vehicle speed control

1 of 17 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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We purchased a 2007 Saab 9-5 from cappelino Saab on July 27, 2009. The safety problem with the car is the fact that the brake foot pedal is too close to the gas pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-10

Steering

1 of 17 total reports mentions: steering.

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Steering column lower u-joint became loose causing vague steering. U-joint is not correctly sized to take loads of steering input and over time becomes loose and noisy. This looseness causes the driver to overcompensate when driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-28

Power train

1 of 17 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Purchased a 2007 Saab 9-5 wagon in feb 2010 with 14,000 miles still under both bumper to bumper original manufacturer warranty and pre-certified warranty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-07

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 17 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Saab 9-5. While driving 50 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurs intermittently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause or duplicate the failure on two occasions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-30

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.

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  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

2007 Saab 9-5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Saab 9-5?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 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.