2001 Saab 9-5 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Saab 9-5, 5% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 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.
“After bringing my car into the dealer for recall service I found that the dealer had not performed some of the work. The dealer did not address NHTSA campaign id number : 03v006000, which is about the wheel bolts. The dealer said that since I had moved to florida the recall was not valid even though it is nationwide. The vehicle came from ohio and had steel wheels in ohio during the winter. The dealer should replace the bolts but have put me in danger instead.”
NHTSA complaint #10230536, filed 2008-06, 117,000 miles“A prior recall addressed extreme corrosion on alloy wheels of saabs, in the vicinity of the wheel bolts. My concern is the extreme amount of corrosion occuring where the alloy wheel meets the steel hub. There is an orange colored powder, and deformation of the inside smallest diameter of the alloy wheel, where it otuches the hub. Is this a load bearing surface? Is this a concern to anyone??”
NHTSA complaint #10074910, filed 2004-06, 30,000 miles“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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10853349, filed 2016-04, 194,000 miles“I own a 2000 Saab 9-3 and a 2001 Saab 9-5. I hav had the lug nuts replaced on my 9-5 twice due to excessive rusting. The dealer replaced the nuts with the identical type. After complaining about these continuing to rust they said, just bring the car back and they will continue to replce them. Both of my cars are experiencing the same problem. I have spoken with other Saab owners who are frustrated by the same issue. All where concerned that the lug nuts would weaken over time and fail causing an accident. I am looking for a permanent fix with a lug nut that will not rust / fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128526, filed 2005-07“Dt: the contact owns a 2001 Saab 95. Was not notified of a recall. The contact took the vehicle to dealer for service and repair. The invoice stated that there was not a recall. The service department replaced lugs: bolts. The contact was unaware of this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10138383, 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
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 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 2001 Saab 9-5
56 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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