2004 Saab 9-5 Electrical system Problems

“A recall was previously issued for Saab direct ignition cassette failures for model years 2000 through 2002. My 2004 Saab 9-5 arc, which has 46,180 miles on it, had to have the di cassette replaced today due to failure. My model year should have been included in this recall due to the limited (less than reasonable) life of the part.”

“I have owned a 2004 Saab 9-5 sport combi wagon since 2006. Twice, over the last several years (2011, 2014), my husband and I have been on the highway and had an ignition switch incident where he was the driver and I was the passenger. In both incidents, I turned around to talk to my daughter (2011) and then daughters (2014) and inadvertently bumped the key in the ignition with my knee. The ignition switch is located in the center of the car by the console. It only took a slight tap of my knee and my car shut off while going at speeds of 75-80 MPH on the highway. …”

“While driving our 2004 Saab 9-5 on the highway, at over 60 MPH, the ignition has been accidentally turned off. This causes an immediate loss of power steering and power brakes, making the car very difficult to steer and stop. Luckily I was in the far right lane during both incidents and could pull over and stop without causing an accident. If I had been in another lane, the resultant loss of speed and an attempt to change lanes could have caused an accident. …”

“I have a 2004 Saab 9.5 that I bought new on april 1, 2004. From day 1 the cruise control was working erratically. Dealer said he could not replicate problem. Then cruise control stopped working. Then the electric trunk lock stopped working. I contacted the dealer telling it that even though I was now beyond the 50,000 mile portion of the 4 year warranty (of which only 28 months had elapsed) I wanted the trunk and cruise issues fixed along with a laundry list of items that were not addressed previously the last time I brought the car in under warranty. …”

“My wife was driving our 2004 Saab 9-5 wagon at or around 35 MPH when the car, suddenly and without warning, lost its electrical power. She was unable to steer, brake or control the vehicle in anyway. All of the lights were illuminated on the driver's panel. Luckily, there was no on-coming traffic or any vehicle following behind her because she was approaching a curve in the road at the time the car failed. She coasted straight ahead, through the curve, to a stop. She turned the car off, then restarted the car. We called the dealership the next day, and returned the car a couple of days later. …”