Complaints
15
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Saab 9-5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:73,500 mi
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:145,900 mi
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:154,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Saab 9-5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 73,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 145,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 154,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 77 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 113,951 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 122,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 137,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 137,800 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 34,104 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi |
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
154,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,951
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,800
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,800
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,104
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
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