2004 Saab 9-5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Saab 9-5, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 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.
“2004 Saab 95 linear wagon liftgate hinge failure hinge may or may not hold the liftgate at the open position. If one is reaching deep into the trunk, liftgate can close by itself, and hit on the back with substantial force.”
NHTSA complaint #10300083, filed 2010-01, 64,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10012018Aug 1, 2004Lubrication replacement of door handle.
- 10011999Jan 1, 2004MIG BRAZING.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Saab 9-5
13 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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