1999 Saab 9-5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saab 9-5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (71), Engine And Engine Cooling (17), Service Brakes (8).
Key takeaways
- 121 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 71 | 59% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 8 | 7% |
| Gasoline | 8 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 6% |
| Equipment | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Tires | 3 | 2% |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2018-09-05
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING IN A SMOOTH STRAIGHTAWAY COUNTRY ROAD AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH. NO OTHER CAS WERE AROUND AT THE TIME AND NOBODY GOT SERIOUSLY HURT, ONLY A MINOR BRUISE ON THE ARM.
Air Bags - filed 2013-06-18
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SAAB 9-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR ANY TYPE OF IMPACT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HOWEVER, DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION ON WHAT CAUSE...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2012-09-21
MY VEHICLE WAS SOLD ORIGINALLY IN CALIFORNIA AND HAS BEEN A CALIFORNIA REGISTERED VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. IT HAS REAR FOG LIGHTS INSTALLED WITH IT'S OWN SEPARATE SWITCH ON CLUSTER DASH FOR THEM . THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE 24602 FOG TAIL LAMPS OR REAR FOG LIGHTS. AS THE CODE STATES: 24...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.