Complaints
74
Crashes
3
Fires
6
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Saab 9-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:32,420 mi
#215 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:59,378 mi
Fires:2
#36 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:34,208 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Saab 9-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | — | — | 32,420 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 15 | — | 2 | 59,378 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | — | 34,208 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | 1 | 59,095 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 37,600 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 114,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 42,633 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 128,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 27,700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | 1 | 66,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 61,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 77,005 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 65,002 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 114,580 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | 114,580 mi |
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