2001 Saab 95 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (2) · Electrical System:ignition:switch (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (55)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-13 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Showing the 6 most recent of 55 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-04-08 · Unknown Or Other · 139,000 mi“turbo malfunction at a cost of $455.00 and also engine filter box.vehicle still not running correctly.will only go at speed of 25 mph.repaired on 03/27/2018.started out smoking all over the place from exhaust.was told turbo went bad.i think a lot of these cars have this problem as i read on forums(saab,).that i have since joined.the saab has 139,0…”
2007-10-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module · 96,980 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2001 saab 95. while driving approximately 65 mph, the abs warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the abs module needed to be repaired. the current mileage was 97,000 and failure mileage was 96,980. updated 11/15/07 *tr…”
2007-03-15 · Electrical System:ignition:module · 47,863 mi“i own a saab 2001 95 4dr sedan with 58k miles and the car just shuts down while driving or doesn't start up initially. my wife was in traffic when this problem occurred and almost had an accident. a local repair service indicated a electrical problem and suggested we get in contact with saab motor co. *jb…”
2006-04-06 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 10 mi“about 6 months after the saab specify transmission fluid change, my 2001 saab 95se wagon with 66,363 miles has developed the below problem. approximately a mile to a mile and half after driving 20-40 mph, the car wouldn't move forward while the engine was running fine. turned the ignition off for 10 minutes, restarted the car, moved about 100-20…”
2006-01-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 60,100 mi · 🔥 fire“i own a 2001 saab 95 se v6. was driving down the nj tpk and the car lost power and had a small electrical like fire under the hood. had to get the car towed from the nj turnpike off and then again to my place in bensalem pa. total cost $77 + 66. found out that the di cassette burned out, cost me approx $600 to fix. a day later the cat converter fa…”
2005-10-26 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs“dt: the contact owns a 2001 saab 95. was not notified of a recall. the contact took the vehicle to dealer for service and repair. the invoice stated that there was not a recall. the service department replaced lugs: bolts. the contact was unaware of this recall. *ak *jb…”
2005-08-03 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 66,654 mi“dt:the owner had problems with saab beginning in june. while driving 30 mph the car shut down. the car had no electrical power or power steering. the owner got off the main road and got onto shoulder. the owner's car ended up at saab pacific, the owner found out that her friend had a similar problem. the mechanic told her that parts failed on e…”
2005-04-12 · Electrical System:ignition · 21,000 mi“this is a failure of the direct ignition casette in a 2001 saab 9-5 wagon with the 2.3 4 cylinder engine. i was in the passing lane of a highway when the car stalled without warning. it needed to be pushed to the side of the road and towed to a dealer. the direct ignition cassette had failed and was replaced.*ak…”
2005-02-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 55,000 mi“vehicle is experiencing problems with the engine. currently, the engine seized. owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and neither is willing to assist the owner. *ak…”
2004-06-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling“while driving at no set speed vehicle engine stalled. dealership serviced vehicle 6 times, and technician could not duplicate the problem. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.