2001 Saab Saab problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Electrical System:ignition:switch (1) · Electrical System:ignition (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
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.
Electrical System:horn 2001-06-01 · 641 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer may complain about their horn blowing when they turn on the key or while they are driving down the road. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2000-09-29 · 369 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding 2001 saab vehicles being shipped without onstar instrument panel buttons. *tt
What owners report
2002-11-12 · Wheels“i have had repeated wheel failure that has lead to premature wearing of my tires. dt…”
2002-01-04 · Electrical System:ignition:switch“ignition switch is located at the center on console and can be easily be hit and turned off. dealer has been notified.*ak…”
2001-12-12 · Electrical System:ignition“engine completely shut down while driving. no electrical, no engine. was able to restart after approx. 5 mins. dealer does not know what happened. replaced ignition starter.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.