1999 Saab 9-5 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,377miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Saab 9-5, 3% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,377 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“1999 9-5 wheels rust in winter weather causing lug nuts to break. The lug nut was broken and the hub spindle was corroded. This caused the wheel lug nuts to loosen while driving and one of the lugs nuts even snapped off. The outer cv joint seized in the spindle/hub, necessitating the replacement of the cv shaft as well as the hub. A recall was issued for this problem (03v006000 ) and the consumer's vehicle was serviced for this problem in 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10174333, filed 2006-11, 103,754 miles“The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop to have the snow tires changed. All of the lug nuts on the front and rear passenger side could not be removed due to corrosion. Additionally, the four tires could not be removed due to corrosion and rust. Two weeks ago, the vehicle had been moved from a salt belt state. Prior to purchase, there was a recall, #03v006000 regarding the wheel, caps, hub and cover, performed on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10150223, filed 2006-02, 125,000 miles“Dt: the contact states there is recall 03v006000 on the wheel bolts, and because he is in another country temporally, manufacturer will not send him the replacement parts. He is on military duty. Updated 11/19/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10138971, filed 2005-10Related recalls
- 03V006000Jan 13, 2003On 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…Covers: Saab 9-5 1999–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
Wheels: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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