2004 Saab 9-5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,108miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Saab 9-5, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,108 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“I purchased my 2004 Saab 9-5 in 2023. I was under the impression that everything was running and that drivability was proper. When I attempted to drive the automobile it would start, idle 7 minutes and stall. It would not start again for about 35 minutes. I tried to use it, and this behavior continued. Often, in traffic it would stall while I was moving at low speed, and moderate speed: Without warning, it cuts out and won't start for 40 minutes. I have spent money with my mechanic, over $1,000. I personally bought many parts: MAF sensor, fuel pump relay, fuel filter, and fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #11660144, filed 2025-05“The contact owns a 2004 Saab 9-5. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the crank shaft position sensor, fuel pump, and the twice unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 51,108.”
NHTSA complaint #10569393, filed 2014-03, 51,108 milesRelated recalls
- 07V087000Mar 7, 2007On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production.Covers: Saab 9-5 2001–2005, 9-3 2002–2003, 9-3 Convertible 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10019954May 17, 2006Fuel tank baffles coming loose.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Saab 9-5
13 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Saab 9-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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