2002 Saab 9-5 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Saab 9-5, 2% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,100 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.
“While driving approximately 30 MPH vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of the road. Intermittently, the electrical mechanism to open the trunk was not working properly. When exposed to prolonged intense sunlight/heat, the interior child release feature wouldn't work either.”
NHTSA complaint #10044496, filed 2003-12, 9,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019953Jan 9, 2006Door locks inoperative.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Saab 9-5
33 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Saab 9-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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