2000 Saab 9-5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Saab 9-5, 2% of the 119 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Engine and electrical system. (the hood burned) according to the report, the fire was a result in the power steering system which allowed fluid to leak on the exhaust which caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10109061, filed 2005-01“Intermittently, while driving at 50 MPH power steering wheel locked. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who inspected vehicle four times, but could not duplicate or resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10057922, filed 2004-02Related 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 2000 Saab 9-5
57 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Saab 9-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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