2005 Saab 9-5 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Saab 9-5, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 9-5 Saab. The contact stated that while traveling 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated repeatedly as the vehicle began to sputter and jerk. The contact then merged to the side of the road where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and was later taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel line failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 122,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10476532, filed 2012-09, 122,000 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
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 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 2005 Saab 9-5
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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