Complaints
113
Crashes
0
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Saab 9-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Avg mileage:53,846 mi
Fires:2
#220 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:66,108 mi
Fires:3
#314 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Avg mileage:46,658 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Saab 9-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 25 | — | 2 | 53,846 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 3 | 66,108 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 14 | — | 2 | 46,658 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 79,121 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 84,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hub | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
53,846
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
66,108
Electrical System:Ignition
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
46,658
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,121
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,500
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hub
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Saab 9-5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Saab 9-5 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Saab 9-5 has 113 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Module with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Saab 9-5?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Module (25 complaints, avg 53,846 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 66,108 mi); Electrical System:Ignition (14 complaints, avg 46,658 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Saab 9-5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,533 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2001 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Saab 9-5 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Saab 9-5?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical system:ignition:module) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saab 9-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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