Complaints
69
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Saab 9-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:74,621 mi
#25 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Avg mileage:89,520 mi
#34 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:54,933 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Saab 9-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | — | — | 74,621 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 5 | — | — | 89,520 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 54,933 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 67,633 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 50,900 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 54,011 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 32,200 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | 76,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 107,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 98,723 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 50,800 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
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