2004 Saab 9-5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Saab 9-5.

20032005
Complaints
30
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Saab 9-5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:57,373 mi
Fires:1
#22 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Avg mileage:24,336 mi
#32 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Avg mileage:32,750 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Saab 9-5.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8—157,373 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE2——24,336 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2——32,750 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK2——5,000 mi
ENGINE2—170,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2—151,108 mi
TIRES2——17,348 mi
AIR BAGS11——
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1——31,821 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1——46,500 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1——46,500 mi
POWER TRAIN1——51,108 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1——46,500 mi
STEERING1——70,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1——64,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1——5,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1——5,000 mi

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