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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:66,108 mi
Fires:3
#314 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:46,658 mi
Fires:2
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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 SYSTEM | 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 AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 84,179 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 | — | — | 48,600 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | 1 | 68,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 76,899 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 61,238 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 155,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 22,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:HUB | 1 | — | — | 117,000 mi |
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