2002 Saab 95 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (2) · Electrical System (2) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (63)
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.
Electrical System 2024-03-28 · 10-08-45-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new general motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Showing the 6 most recent of 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-03-12 · Electrical System · 48,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 saab 95. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled on a major highway. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure was diagnosed by an authorized dealer who stated to repair the direct ignition cassette. the failure recurred multiple times after it was repaired. the vehicle …”
2009-07-01 · Electrical System:ignition · 76,427 mi“2002 saab 9-5 turbo 4 cylinder ignition cassette. *tr…”
2006-05-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 91,000 mi“while driving to work 28 april 2006 my 2002 saab 9-6 b308 v6 engine car began sputtering and the engine light came on. i made it into the parking lot where i work then proceeded to call a saab dealership. saab dealership mechanic stated that the car's computer put itself into "lame" mode and that the car was safe to drive to dealership (15 miles …”
2005-11-18 · Electrical System:ignition:module · 62,000 mi“dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v399000 concerning the module sensor. this consumer is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak updated 01/04/06. *jb…”
2005-06-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 20,000 mi“while driving on the new jersey turnpike at 70 mph the engine shut down, and vehicle lost power. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and computer was replaced. however, vehicle continued to shut down.*ak..in spring of 2004 .general sales automotive cover dealer of westchester, pennsylvania told consumer that the problem was due to carbon build…”
2004-03-23 · Electrical System · 10,000 mi“while driving at 60 mph all the electrical power to the vehicle shut down. a few seconds later the vehicle stalled on the highway. this has happened twice with this vehicle. the first time the dealer replaced the tcm module and the second time the crank shaft sensor was replaced. the manufacturer is aware of the problem. *nm the consumer stat…”
2004-02-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System“while pulling into traffic the engine died vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, and dealer determined that fuel injection system failed. dealer replaced that part. *ak…”
2003-12-03 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:lock · 9,100 mi“while driving approximately 30 mph vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of the road. intermittently, the electrical mechanism to open the trunk was not working properly. *ak when exposed to prolonged intense sunlight/heat, the interior child release feature wouldn't work either. *ph…”
2003-01-10 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System“while driving at highway speed vehicle shut down ,causing loss of power steering. please add any additional information.*jb..*ak…”
2002-11-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“the car stalled without warning while driving, losing power steering and brakes. each occurance happened while driving 45 mph. dt…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.