2001 Saab 9-5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Saab 9-5, 2% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,000 miles.
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.
“Turbo malfunction at a cost of $455.00 and also engine filter box.vehicle still not running correctly.will only go at speed of 25 MPH.repaired on 03/27/2018.started out smoking all over the place from exhaust.was told turbo went bad.I think a lot of these cars have this problem as I read on forums(Saab,).that I have since joined.the Saab has 139,000 miles..I was driving on a city street at speed around 35mph.started to smoke heavy,but once out of city as long as I drove 50 MPH on highway smoke was dispersed from wind and made it home but when stopping for red light would buck and try to shut…”
NHTSA complaint #11083893, filed 2018-04, 139,000 miles“Saab/GM onstar is not supporting vehicles with analog systems starting february 2008. This depreciates the vehicle and removes a safety component that was a major prt of the decision to purchase the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10191337, filed 2007-05Related service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Saab 9-5
56 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Saab 9-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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