2002 SAAB 9-5

6 recalls, 74 complaints - 74 TSBs

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Defect Description

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 COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

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.

57,389 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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

Consequence

OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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 PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

94,377 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Defect Description

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 LOADS.

Consequence

OVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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. NOTE: THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE... Read more

5,078 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Defect Description

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 (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS.

Consequence

OVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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 2005, INFORMING THEM OF THE CONDITION. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO BRING TH... Read more

103,202 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

WHEELS:HUB

Defect Description

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 CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON THE WHEEL HUB DURING THE STEEL WHEEL USAGE. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE CONTAMINATI... Read more

Consequence

THESE FRACTURES WOULD RESULT IN WHEEL BOLT BREAKAGE, ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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. THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE WHEELS, CLEAN ANY CONTAMINATION FROM THE WHEEL AND WHEEL HUB, AND REPLA... Read more

70,726 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Defect Description

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

Consequence

THESE KNUCKLES CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

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 JANUARY 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AN... Read more

2,601 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

74 total complaints 3 crashes 6 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	4
SEAT BELTS	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	2

Incident date: Aug 10, 2007

THE ENGINE ON MY 4 CYLINDER SAAB 9-5 (2002) HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 4 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE CAR, BOTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN SLOWER TRAFFIC. THE FIRST TIME I REPORTED OFFICIALLY (2007) TO THE DEALER, "NO CAUSE WAS IDENTIFIED." I NOTICED THE LAST TIME THAT IT HAPPENED (AROUND... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2006

IGNITION SWITCH SHUT OFF WHILE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY TWICE! ONCE IN 2006 AND ONCE LATER ANOTHER YEAR PLUS ONCE IN A DRIVEWAY (CAR PURCHASED USED IN THE FALL OF 2005). THE SAAB SWITCH IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER CONSOLE AND IF IT IS HIT IT SWITCHES OFF AND SHUTS DOWN THE CAR, SAME AS RECALLED SWITCHES IN OT... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2006

Incident date: Mar 2, 2013

ON FEB 20, 2013, I WENT TO GILLYS, A LOCAL TIRE COMPANY, SOLD ME TWO TIRES AND WELDED A CRACKED RIM. ON MAR 2, 2013 THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND UPON INSPECTION AT WALMART AUTOMOTIVE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TIRE WAS ILLEGALLY PLUGGED ON INNER WALL. THE RIM HAD RECRACKED. THIS VIOLATES 49 CFR 570.10 WHEEL AS... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2013

Incident date: Aug 1, 2012

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. MY ATTEMPTS TO GET SOME HELP FROM SAAB HAVE BEEN FUTILE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 27, 2010

HAD A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, CAR PULLED OUT GOING ACROSS INTERSECTION, HIT HEAD-ON. SLAMMED ON BRAKES NOTICING SHE WAS GOING, AND SLAMMED INTO HER CAR, HER CAR TURNED AROUND 180 DEGS. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, NOR DID THE SEAT BELT LOCK UP, WHICH ALLOWED ME TO GO FORWARD I... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 27, 2010

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 17, 2010

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT. JUST RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A SPRING POPPING SOUND NEAR PASSENGER DOOR. THEN PASSENGER BELT WENT LIMP WITH PERSON IN THE SEAT. THE BELT HAD NO TENSION AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID NO RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THIS PROBLEM AND I HAVE TO PAY TO REPAIR.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UPON RESTARTING. T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2010

CAR JUST CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ALMOST REAR ENDED TWO TIMES, AS HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE, TOOK TO SHOP, WAS DIAGNOSED AS IGNITION CASSETTE. WITCH WAS RECALLED, BUT STILL DEFECTIVE.

Incident date: Aug 15, 2007

WE HAVE A COMPLAINT REGARDING RECALL 05V399000 FOR OUR 2002 SAAB 9-5 AERO. OUR IDM SERIAL NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THOSE REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED BY THE RECALL. HOWEVER, SAAB WILL NOT REPLACE IT BECAUSE OUR VIN # DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THEIR RECALL. OUR IDM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS DOES NOT MAKE SENSE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2007

Incident date: Feb 27, 2009

2002 SAAB 9-5 HAS HAD FAILURE OF HEADLIGHT BULBS AT A RATE OF ONE OR TWO PER YEAR FROM THE VERY FIRST YEAR I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR. NO OTHER BULB HAS BURNED OUT IN THE PAST 8 YR. A LOCAL GARAGE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS RELATED TO A FAULTY FRONT ELECTRICAL HARNESS IN THE SAAB BUT THE DEALER SAID THIS ... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES AT THIS TIME WITH THE AIR BAGS; HOWEVER, HE FEELS THAT THEY WILL NOT DEPLOY DURING A CRASH. HE ALSO BELIEVES THAT THEY MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY TIME. THE AIR BAGS ARE RUNNING THROUGH A CENTRA... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2008

LOSS OF REVERSING LIGHTS, TRUNK OPENING WARNING LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION WITH NO INTERNAL WARNING INDICATIONS. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CAUSE WAS THE FAILURE OF TRUNK WIRING HARNESS AT 70K MILES - 2 WIRES WERE COMPLETELY SEVERED, ALL OTHERS (6) HAD LOST INSULATION. FAILURE IS AT THE FOLDIN... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2008

Incident date: Dec 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5 ARC. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE MISFIRED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES AFTER SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FUEL TANK. THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 14, 2007

TRANSMISSION "CLUNK" OCCURRED WITH SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. DEALER DIAGNOSED VALVE BODY AND RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION REBUILD. AAMCO DIAGNOSED SAME ISSUE RESULTING FROM METAL SHAVINGS BEING RELEASED FROM TORQUE CONVERTER INTO TRANSMISSION. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION INCLUDING TORQUE COVERTER NEED... Read more

Incident date: Oct 26, 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SUMMARY: DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, PRESSURE LINE FROM FUEL TANK CAME LOOSE AND STARTED LEAKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF GAS ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND STREET. STREAM OF FUEL ON HIGHWAY ALERTED DRIVER. LOST UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF GALL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 26, 2006

Incident date: Feb 1, 2007

I AM EXPERIENCING A TRANSMISSION ISSUE WITH MY 2002 SAAB 9-5. JUDGING BY THE NUMBER OF MENTIONS I HAVE SEEN IN ONLINE FORUMS, THIS IS A PRETTY WIDE SPREAD ISSUE. THE SAAB TSB THAT RELATES TO THIS ISSUE IS 440-2497, OCTOBER 2004. MY LOCAL DEALER HAS ADVISED ME I NEED TO FOOT THE BILL FOR A NEW TRA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS ARE DISCOLORED AND FOGGY. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT NIGHT, THE LIGHT BARELY SHINES THROUGH THE HEADLIGHTS. THE SAAB DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REP... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS. HE STATED THAT THE ONLY LOCAL SAAB DEALER IN HIS AREA IS NO LONGER SERVICING SAAB, AND THE NEXT CLOSEST DEALER IS 151 MILES AWAY. HE DOES NOT WANT TO DRIVE HIS VEHICLE THAT F... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A FIRE. HE STATED THAT THE NOTICE SUGGESTED HAVING THE REPAIR DONE AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SIX MILES AWAY, WHILE HIS AUTO MECHANIC SHOP IS RI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2006

LETTER FROM INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING LOSS OF SAAB DUE TO FIRE WITH REQUEST FOR PAYMENT**CC THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD HAD ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACT STRANGELY. THE CONSUMER ARRIVED HOME PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 3, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SAAB 9-5. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND A LARGE GAS LEAK DUE TO THE FUEL LINE LOOSENING FROM THE PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, AND THE CONTACT FELT THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY RISK.... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2007

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, PRESSURE LINE FROM FUEL TANK CAME LOOSE AND STARTED SPRAYING GAS ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. STREAM OF DRIPS ON HIGHWAY ALERTED A PASSING MOTORIST WHO FLAGGED US DOWN. LOST 5 GALLONS OF GAS IN JUST A COUPLE OF MINUTES. HAD TO PULL OVER AND CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2006

BOLT CAME OFF ON TURBO-CHARGER AND BLASTED A HOLE THROUGH THE TURBO-CHARGER. MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING DURING A MERGE AND I ALMOST CRASHED. THIS RESULTING IN $2000 WORTH OF REPAIRS. *NM

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 15, 2006

LEAVING THE I-287 IN NJ FRIDAY AROUND 3.30 PM THE CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER BY NOT RESPONDING TO ANY THROTTLE PRESSURE. I PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AS SOON AS I COULD AND CAME TO A FALTERING HALT ON THE EXIT RAMP. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND ON AGAIN TO SEE IF ANY WARNING DISPLAY INFO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2006

WE HAVE A 2002 SAAB 9.5 (6 CYLINDER ENGINE) WHICH HAD A DI CASSETTE FAILURE-LEAD TO CAR LOSING ACCELERATION ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND ULTIMATELY REQUIRING POLICE ASSISTANCE. DI CASSETTE FAILURE LEAD TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILING AS WELL. CAR IS NOT PART OF RECALL AND SAAB WON'T PAY AS A RESULT. *JB

Incident date: Aug 12, 2006

AUGUST 12, 2006 OUR 2002 SAAB 9-5 SPORTWAGON CAUGHT FIRE. RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAYED. INFORMATION IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND A PHONE CALL TO OUR SAAB DEALER LEAD US TO BELIEVE THAT THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. AS WE APPROACHED THE TOLL PLAZA IN MAYS LANDING, NJ THE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 14, 2006

2002 SAAB 9-5 WITH 54000 MILES. THE THROTTLE BODY ON THE CAR STARTED TO SURGE BADLY. IF IT IS NOT REPLACED AT THIS POINT IT CAN GO OUT COMPLETELY AND THE CAR STOPS IMMEDIATELY IN TRAFFIC. *NM

Incident date: Jun 21, 2006

I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WHEN MY ENGINE STARTED TO STALL AND LOST POWER. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PULLED THE CAR OVER AND COULD NOT RE-START IT. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED A FAILED IGNITION MODULE. MY CAR IS A 2002 SAAB 9-5 AND HAD BEEN RE-CALLE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2006

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE WENT INTO "LIMP MODE", WHERE POWER IS MINIMIZED MAKING FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION. TOOK VEHICLE TO KACHINA SAAB DEALERSHIP IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ AND WAS TOLD TRANSM... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2006

I WOULD LIKE TO CITE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #05V399000. WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 SAAB 9-5 6 CYLINDER ON 4/20/2006 I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ROUGH OPERATION AND REDUCED POWER OF THE ENGINE. I WAS A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY DESTINATION WHERE I PARKED THINKING I WOULD NEED TO BE TOWED. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY CAR WAS OVE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 12, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. IT WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY DETERMINED THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING AND PRODUCE DAMAGE TO OTHER ENGINE PARTS. THE MODULE, SPARK PLUGS AND THE CATALYTI... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40MPH IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SMELLED HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR INSPECTION AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A SERVICE STA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V399000, REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION MODULE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

Incident date: Sep 13, 2003

ON 13 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, STARTING 9/13/03, THE CAR'S ENGINE MALFUNCTION AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAULT WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR WAS AUTOMATICALLY PUT IN "LIMP-HOME" MODE. IN LIMP-HOME MODE, THE ENGINE IS DEPOWERED. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING BOTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2004

DT: CONTACT STATED THE INBOARD DASHBOARD SIDE INFORMATION DISPLAY PANEL GARBLED, AND THERE WAS NO LEGIBLE DISPLAY PRINTING OFF. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THIS WAS A FREQUENT PROBLEM, AND HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT OFTEN. HE HAD THE SYSTEM REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY ,AND WAS EXPERIENCING THE PROB... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2005

DT: CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR SIGNS INDICATING A PROBLEM. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS NO POWER STEERING OR ACCELERATION. THE SERVICE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. , THEREFORE, CAN NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THEY ARE GOING TO ATTEM... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2005

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. CONSUMER STATED WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO D... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 6, 2005

Fire

Incident date: Jul 29, 2005

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS STARTING AROUND JUNE OR JULY 2003 AND THROUGH JULY 2005, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN OPERATION (GOING 35 TO 40 MPH AND WITHIN TWO MILES OF STARTING) CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, BRAKES, AND STEERING. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS POSSIBLE TO COAST THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2005

DIRECT IGNITION CARTRIDGE FAILURES. ON THREE OCCASIONS MY CAR HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED WITH NO WARNINGS. FORTUNATELY IN EACH CASE I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. IN EACH CASE THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE CARTRIDGE CALLING IT "DEFECTIVE". I AM NOT ON MY FOURTH CARTRIDGE IN 35,000 MIL... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2005

Incident date: Nov 1, 2004

2002 SAAB 9-5 LINEAR SEDAN, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT MOVED BACK ON IT OWNS. *BF THE SEAT PINNED THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. THE CONSUMER STATED SOME PAPERS FELL BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR HITTING THE CONTROLS WHICH ACTIVATED THE SEAT MOVEMEN.T EVEN AFTER THE CONSUMER TURNED ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2004

MY 2002 SAAB 9-5 STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY 4 LANE ROAD. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THERE ARE 14 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS MINE. THIS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM A VEHICLE STALLING ON A HIGHWAY OR ANYWHERE ELSE CAN RESULT IN A CRASH O... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 SAAB 9-5

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	27.0	21.0	Premium	$3,650
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	28.0	22.0	Regular	$2,850
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	28.0	22.0	Premium	$3,500
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	16.0	24.0	19.0	Premium	$4,050

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 SAAB 9-5

74 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	13
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	6
200000 WHEELS	5
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	4
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	3

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

OnStar? Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar? stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar? hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated r

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

200000 WHEELS

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SAAB: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT FUNCTION. *PE UPDATED 5/23/11. *PE

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SAAB: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TCM, SPS PROGRAMMING ERROR APPEARS. *PE

136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

SAAB: WINDSHIELD WIPER/RADIO CONCERN AFTER IP HARNESS REPLACEMENT-KEYWORDS. HIGH SPEED WIPERS INOPERATIVE AND OR A CONCERN WITH THE RADIO OPERATION AFTER IP HARNESS REPLACEMENT. MAY COMMENT OF ADDITIONAL CONNECTORS OR OF WIRING THAT DOES

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. *TT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

INSTORAGE CAR CARE. *EH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HARSH UPSHIFT OR DOWNSHIFT FROM 1ST AND 2ND OR 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. *TT

200000 WHEELS

A SAFETY DEFECT MAY EXIST WHERE CHANGING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN ALLOY AND STEEL WHEELS, MAY CAUSE RUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO BUILD UP ON THE MATING SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB AND CAUSE THE WHEEL BOLTS TO FATIGUE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 15412 - SECURING THE DIRECTION INDICATORS. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 15411 REGARDING OIL LEAKAGE AT THE OIL THERMOSTAT PLUG. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANK BAFFLES COMING LOOSE. *TT

SAAB 9-5 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SAAB 9-5 across all model years (1999, 2009).

30 Total Recalls

662 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

13 Reported Crashes

20 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

SAAB 9-5 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2011	0	11	View
2010	0	2	View
2009	1	2	View
2008	2	21	View
2007	2	17	View
2006	2	29	View
2005	2	15	View
2004	2	30	View
2003	4	69	View
2002 (current)	6	74
2001	4	113	View
2000	3	121	View
1999	2	157	View
1998	0	1	View

Other SAAB Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
9-3	47	1,689	View
900	44	552	View
99	31	0	View
9000	26	197	View
9-7X	16	237	View
9-2X	11	148	View
96	11	0	View
95	10	62	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2002 SAAB 9-5

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 SAAB 9-5

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 SAAB 9-5

Most Affected Components

SAAB 9-5 - All Years Overview

SAAB 9-5 - Year by Year

Other SAAB Models