2007 Saab 9-5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Saab 9-5.

20062008
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 Saab 9-5 Problems

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

#112 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:103,500 mi
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Engine & Cooling

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Saab 9-5.

Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,500
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Saab 9-5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2007 Saab 9-5

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~113,716 vehicles.

16V063000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~113,716 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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2007 Saab 9-5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Saab 9-5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Saab 9-5 has 17 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Saab 9-5?
Top reported problems: Airbags (12 complaints, avg 103,500 mi); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Saab 9-5?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 103,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2007 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 113,716 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Saab 9-5?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Saab 9-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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