2011 Saab 9-5 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-12-08 · Structure:body · 80,000 mi

“premature wear (burn-out) of the halogen-style light bulbs in each of the rear turn signal and brake lights (the halogen lights serve as both a turn signal and brake light). the halogen lights appear to burn out every 4-6 months. the bulbs are creating excessive heat within the light housing and melting/fusing to the plastic housing. i believe this…”

2018-09-05 · Service Brakes · 66,000 mi

“my 2011 saab 9-5 is currently in the saab repair shop to have the brake pedal replaced. the brake pedal would not return to its proper position and was locking the brakes on and also locking the brake lights on. it feels like you have a flat tire and the car feels like something is holding it back. in my case i ruined the brake rotors and discs …”

2016-04-29 · Air Bags

“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-5. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had …”

2016-03-30 · Exterior Lighting

“since 35,000 miles, i am constantly getting notification errors to a replace rear turn signal with each usage of it. simultaneously, the signal blinking is overaggressive, announcing its malfunction to my fellow road companions and traffic authorities who then politely tell me multiple time a day that my turn signal is about to go out. although i a…”

2016-03-28 · Exterior Lighting · 15,000 mi

“about once a month since about 10,000 miles i have had to replace one of the rear brake light socket assemblies because the plastic insert that holds the light bulb is melting. when it heats and melts, its shape slightly distorts disconnecting the connection between the light bulb and the light bulb holder. thank goodness there are replacement pa…”

2016-02-05 · Exterior Lighting · 87,000 mi

“the rear tail lights overheat, causing the bulbs to burn out and wiring to melt. we have had the bulbs and sockets replaced multiple times on both sides since 2013, but the only thing that fixes the problem is replacing the entire assembly. just had the socket and bulb for passenger side replaced twice in one month, and it is gone again.…”

2015-11-23 · Service Brakes · 36,290 mi

“electronic emergency brake does not completely release. noticed by excessive wear on rear brake pads/rotors, vibration when braking and poor gas mileage.…”

2015-06-22 · Steering · 58,000 mi

“ have a 2011 9-5 aero and just hit 58k. very recently i've been noticing the popping/thudding when driving away quickly with the wheel turned, ex: when pulling away from a stop sign and turning left/right. i also can force the car to exhibit the binding/grinding deep noise when in first with the wheel turned almost at lock either right or left with…”

2013-08-23 · Exterior Lighting · 22,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-5. the contact stated that the check rear taillight warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both tail light bulb sockets needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage wa…”