2001 Saab Aero problems, complaints & recalls

2008-06-11 · Electrical System:horn · 100,000 mi

“the airbag warning light comes on without notice, and horn stops working, took to dealer who said it was the clock spring and this is a typical problem. it is a safety issue as the airbag is needed to prevent injuries. i have heard of other people being injured by this. (the 9-5 is the same as the 95 and the 952 and the aero). *tr…”

2007-01-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 94,800 mi

“i was driving on the highway, when i noticed a sudden loss of power. the steering and brakes were difficult to use and the check engine light was flashing. i managed to get to the side of the road. the car would not start once stopped, later i noticed that when i tried to turn the engine over, gasoline was spewing out near the rear passenger door a…”

2006-01-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 54,000 mi

“car leaking dark fluid...took car into different saab service center stated seen issue a lot since last time i took car into different since saab dealership no one could figure out the idm was defective until after recall head gasket went bad and coolant sensor melted...is this due to defect in car or is this just the beginning of more issues to c…”

2005-09-20 · Electrical System:ignition:module · 62,000 mi

“the direct ignition module/cassette failed on my 2001 9-5 aero and i had to have it repaired at the dealership. i just discovered on the saab bulletin board (i.e. saabnet) that this part fails regularly in saabs, particularly in the 2001 9-5s. *jb…”

2004-03-08 · Electrical System:ignition:module · 42,133 mi · 🔥 fire

“electrical fire and failure of ignition module. *ak…”

2003-08-07 · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights · 51,699 mi

“2001 saab aero while traveling in the fast lane of a freeway at 65 mph without warning experienced complete loss of power. fortunately, the car made it across 3 lanes of traffic to the shoulder (rainy day at dusk); the emergency flashers then failed within 25 minutes. diagnosed as a direct ignition cassette (dic) failure, but flashers failure co…”

2003-05-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 11,000 mi

“while driving 45 mph the vehicle lost all power. *nlm…”

2003-04-07 · Electrical System

“in both my 2001 saab 9-5 and my 1999 saab 9-3, upon entering the vehicle when i lock the electronic doors and turn the ignition key in quick succession, the door locks open. although this problem was demonstrated to the saab dealer, they could not remedy the problem. i believe their has been a chronic problem of electrical charge build-up in the …”

2003-02-18 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 8,000 mi

“fuel and vabor leak, caused ordor of fuel inside mv and on outside right rear area. dealer replaced part # 54-62-288 fuel filler tube, #48-99-621 fuellinb235plst and # 79-74-546 o-ring…”

2002-03-20 · Tires:tread/Belt

“michellen mxm 17 in. consumer has no other tire info. consumer states that the passenger front and rear tire shredded. cause is unknown. dealer has been contacted.…”