2002 Saab 9-5 problems, complaints & recalls

2014-06-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 53,200 mi

“the engine on my 4 cylinder saab 9-5 (2002) has suddenly stopped while driving at least 4 times since owning the car, both on the highway and in slower traffic. the first time i reported officially (2007) to the dealer, "no cause was identified." i noticed the last time that it happened (around may 2011) that it seemed to coincide with inadver…”

2014-04-02 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 40,000 mi

“ignition switch shut off while on a busy highway twice! once in 2006 and once later another year plus once in a driveway (car purchased used in the fall of 2005). the saab switch is located in the center console and if it is hit it switches off and shuts down the car, same as recalled switches in other gm cars. very dangerous on the highway, but i …”

2013-03-18 · Wheels:rim · 114,580 mi

“on feb 20, 2013, i went to gillys, a local tire company, sold me two tires and welded a cracked rim. on mar 2, 2013 the tire blew out and upon inspection at walmart automotive. it was discovered the tire was illegally plugged on inner wall. the rim had recracked. this violates 49 cfr 570.10 wheel assemblies. the company that sold me the faulty tire…”

2012-10-21 · Seat Belts · 125,000 mi

“hello...i need to ask for your help. i have a 2002 saab 9-5 which has a problem with the front passenger side seat belt. it does not retract and therefore the passenger is unprotected. i know that saab has a history of this being a problem. my attempts to get some help from saab have been futile. if this was a minor item, i would just pay to h…”

2010-10-04 · Seat Belts · 128,000 mi · 💥 crash

“had a head-on accident, traveling approximately 55mph, car pulled out going across intersection, hit head-on. slammed on brakes noticing she was going, and slammed into her car, her car turned around 180 degs. my airbags did not deploy, nor did the seat belt lock up, which allowed me to go forward in the accident. *tr…”

2010-08-22 · Seat Belts · 89,000 mi

“passenger side seat belt. just riding down the road and heard a spring popping sound near passenger door. then passenger belt went limp with person in the seat. the belt had no tension and would not retract. called dealer and they said no recall campaign for this problem and i have to pay to repair. huge safety issue that should be covered by manuf…”

2010-06-04 · Electrical System:ignition:module · 103,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 saab 9-5. while driving at speeds of 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle lost power steering and braking ability. the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway and restart the vehicle. the vehicle resumed normal operation upon restarting. the dealer was contacted and advised that the elect…”

2010-02-08 · Unknown Or Other · 76,400 mi

“car just cutting off while driving almost rear ended two times, as happens without notice, took to shop, was diagnosed as ignition cassette. witch was recalled, but still defective.…”

2009-03-12 · Electrical System:ignition:module

“we have a complaint regarding recall 05v399000 for our 2002 saab 9-5 aero. our idm serial number falls within those required to be replaced by the recall. however, saab will not replace it because our vin # does not fall within their recall. our idm needs to be replaced. this does not make sense. our saab was delivered in germany (it is us spe…”

2009-02-28 · Electrical System · 5,000 mi

“2002 saab 9-5 has had failure of headlight bulbs at a rate of one or two per year from the very first year i have owned this car. no other bulb has burned out in the past 8 yr. a local garage mechanic told me it was related to a faulty front electrical harness in the saab but the dealer said this was not a recall, even though it has been a proble…”