2001 Saab 9-5 recalls
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.
Risk: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will develop a securing bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break. The recall began on june 13, 2007. This is an expansion of previous recall campaigns - see 04V557 and 06V126. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
94,377 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with b205/b235 4-cylinder gasoline engines and b308 6-cylinder gasoline engines may experience overheating and burnout of the isolated gated bipolar transistor (igbt) within the ignition discharge module (idm) due to increased susceptibility to electrical loads.
Risk: Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. Engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see what version idm is in the vehicle and replace the idm if it is a version built prior to the introduction of qp3. An interim letter will be mailed to owners in october 2005, informing them of the condition. Parts are now available and owners will be notified to bring…
103,202 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Wheels · NHTSA 03V006000 · Jan 13, 2003
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, if an owner changes their wheels/tires between summer and winter using a steel wheel in the winter and an alloy wheel in the summer, it is possible for rust and contamination to build up on the wheel hub during the steel wheel usage. If this occurs and the contamination is not removed, it is possible that after the tire change service, some of this contamination could flake or grind…
Risk: These fractures would result in wheel bolt breakage, allowing the wheel to detach from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be contacted by mail and asked whether they change between steel and alloy wheels. If they do engage in this practice, they will be instructed to bring their cars to an authorized dealer. The dealer will remove the wheels, clean any contamination from the wheel and wheel hub, and…
70,726 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 01V168000 · May 18, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the air bag alert labels may not be permanently affixed as required by this standard.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Fix: Dealers will clean the sunvisor surface and apply a new air bag alert label on both sunvisors. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…
43,073 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Tires · Jan 29, 2024 · WA
With only 670 miles on a new set of tires, an inspection for a completely unrelated reason found that there was a bulge in 3 of the 4 NEW tires. Installed in Jun, issue found in Dec; car is driven very little. Tires were purchased from Tire Rack and installed by Discount Tire. Inspection by Discount tire found the 3 defective tires. They report bulges as "impact damage". I…
Wheels · Apr 4, 2016 · 194,000 miles · MN
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. While driving 15 MPH, the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle became difficult to control, slammed to the ground, and came to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new rotor, hub assembly, and front rim. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Electrical System · Sep 25, 2015 · 100,000 miles · FL
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was eventually able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V399000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not…
Electrical System · Jun 12, 2014 · 174,621 miles · CT
My 2001 saab 9-5 has been experiencing a check engine light for awhile on and off. The vehicle will sometimes stall randomly and not start until engine cools down. The codes for cel lead to direct ignition. A previous recall on these vehicles, one my vehicle received. I called dealer and they said seeing as it was already taken care of once nothing can be done. I know I will…
Electrical System · Jun 25, 2013 · 101,550 miles · OR
I just bought this car. The check engine light comes on indicating a serious problem. I had the error codes checked. They are p1312 and p1334. These codes indicate a problem with the "dic" (direct ignition controller). Earlier models were subject to recall. There is apparently still a problem. I keep clearing the warning signal, but it keeps recurring. *tr
Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 8, 2011 · 122,500 miles · VA
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he noticed an overpowering odor of gasoline and the fuel was burning much faster than normal. After stopping the vehicle, he noticed a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they would have to drop the entire fuel tank to inspect the failure. The vehicle…
Electrical System · Dec 18, 2009 · 120,000 miles · CA
I have a 2001 saab 9-5. I have had to replace the direct ignition coil twice in my car. I recently read that this items have been recalled and I want to see if I am eligible for a refund for the work done. *tr
Electrical System · Jun 5, 2009 · 89,074 miles · NC
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saab 9-5. The contact noticed that the engine warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel. She also experienced a no start condition. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalls without warning. The idm was the cause of the failures. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Apr 20, 2009 · 98,300 miles · NH
The first time the oil light came on was in mid october 2006, after about an hour of driving. There was no other indication of a problem (noise, vibration, change in handling, etc). The oil had recently been changed, but it was rechecked and topped off on the side of the road anyway. Everything seemed good for about 20 min when the oil light came back on during a turn. I was…
Electrical System · Mar 25, 2009 · 86,000 miles · DC
I had a "direct ignition cassette" failure on my saab 9-5 2001. I found from www.saabservices.com that there was a recall on this part for model years 2000-2002. The dealer has indicated that my vehicle, although in that category, did not qualify for a recall part replacement. However, I have copied the notice below and am filing a complaint as indicated in the notice below.…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Nov 6, 2008 · 101,507 miles · CO
On wednesday, october 30, 2008 at approximately 4:45 pm I experienced a sudden vehicle engine stop. This occurred on a residential 4-lane street while traveling in the right hand lane at approximately 30 MPH. The vehicle was a 2001 saab 95 arc wagon. . The vehicle suddenly started to run rough and then the engine completely shut off. This caused me to have to glide the auto to…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Oct 22, 2008 · 80,030 miles · NC
Random engine cutoff when driving, loosing power steering capability at the same time. Most often happened when approaching intersection at the time when car speed was lowered. Happened on multiple days. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2001 Saab 9-5, the most recent one (07V087000) for fuel system, gasoline. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saab 9-5?
Based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (63), engine and engine cooling (19), fuel system, gasoline (14).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2001 Saab 9-5?
Owners reported 0 crashes, 4 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2001 Saab 9-5?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently PE05017: Engine stall/ engine compartment fires.