Complaints
157
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Saab 9-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#142 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:75,982 mi
Fires:1
#223 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:83,592 mi
#322 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:66,538 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Saab 9-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 42 | — | 1 | 75,982 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | — | — | 83,592 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 22 | — | — | 66,538 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 79,872 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 83,333 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 97,457 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 3 | — | — | 89,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 111,667 mi | |
| WHEELS:HUB | 3 | — | — | 114,377 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 93,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 96,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 155,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | ||
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 50,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | 84,783 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 60,564 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | — |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,982
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,592
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,538
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,872
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,333
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,457
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,500
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,667
WHEELS:HUB
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,377
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,750
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,000
CHILD SEAT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,200
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,783
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,564
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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