1999 Saab 9-5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Saab 9-5, 1% of the 118 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Saab was totalled on 11/15/99 because it began to roll from side to side when I made a quick lane change. This rolling had happened twice before in similar situations but I managed to regain control both times. The last time I was not so lucky. I h”
NHTSA complaint #730807, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10030148Nov 1, 2010Saab: steering wheel controls inoperative or incorrect function. *pe updated 5/23/11.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Saab 9-5
70 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Saab 9-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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