2004 Saab 9-5 problems, complaints & recalls

2025-05-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire

“i purchased my 2004 saab 9-5 in 2023. i was under the impression that everything was running and that drivability was proper. when i attempted to drive the automobile it would start, idle 7 minutes and stall. it would not start again for about 35 minutes. i tried to use it, and this behavior continued. often, in traffic it would stall while i was…”

2022-08-05 · Air Bags · 💥 crash

“7/26/22 10:23pm on interstate 25 north of denver mile 249 i was not able to stop and rear ended another vehicle. my air bags did not deploy there were no dash lights indicating any problem with the airbags prior to the accident. my vehicle was not drivable and was towed to h&r towing in johnstown, co. the only inspection so far has been by an amica…”

2014-07-03 · Steering · 70,000 mi

“i have owned a 2004 saab 9-5 sport combi wagon since 2006. twice, over the last several years (2011, 2014), my husband and i have been on the highway and had an ignition switch incident where he was the driver and i was the passenger. in both incidents, i turned around to talk to my daughter (2011) and then daughters (2014) and inadvertently bumped…”

2014-05-02 · Electrical System · 64,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 sabb 9-5. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and took it to the dealer for inspection of the failure where the technician replaced the ignition module. the contact was made aware of a manufacturer's recall for the ignition switch…”

2014-03-14 · Power Train · 51,108 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 saab 9-5. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the crank shaft position sensor, fuel pump, and the twice unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was …”

2014-03-06 · Electrical System · 95,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns 2004 saab 9-5. the contact stated that she was traveling 55 mph with her purse on the passenger's side seat. the contact proceeded to exit the highway when the water bottle that was in her purse toppled over and struck the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or r…”

2013-04-10 · Tires · 24,895 mi

“kumho ecsta lx platinum 225/45zr17 tire on left front of saab 9-5 with approximately 25,000 miles use blew out suddenly (rapid loss of air) and without warning at 35 mph. appears to have several cracks in sidewall near tread. prior to blowout, slight left pull in car steering was noted during interstate driving, but assumed to be alignment issue …”

2011-08-26 · Electrical System:ignition:module · 46,172 mi

“a recall was previously issued for saab direct ignition cassette failures for model years 2000 through 2002. my 2004 saab 9-5 arc, which has 46,180 miles on it, had to have the di cassette replaced today due to failure. my model year should have been included in this recall due to the limited (less than reasonable) life of the part. *tt…”

2010-09-15 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 60,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 saab 9-5. the contact stated that when driving on the highway, the vehicle would suddenly shut down completely. the engine and electrical systems would turn off completely. the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was able to be immediately restarted when the failure occurred. the vehicle was inspected by an indep…”

2010-01-17 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:hinge And Attachments · 64,000 mi

“2004 saab 95 linear wagon liftgate hinge failure hinge may or may not hold the liftgate at the open position. if one is reaching deep into the trunk, liftgate can close by itself, and hit on the back with substantial force. *tr…”