2005 Saab 9-5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,552miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Saab 9-5, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,552 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.
“My 2005 Saab 9-5 arc right front coil spring broke while my wife was driving the vehicle causing extensive tire damage. The vehicle is being repaired requiring the replacement of both coil springs along with the cv boot. The total cost for repairs is approximately $1200.00 along with the above repairs the tire was also replaced at a cost of $100.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10343815, filed 2010-07, 34,104 miles“Noticed abnormal / early rear tire wear. Noticed abnormal (out of manufacturers spec.) rear camber. Noticed rear suspension bottom out with moderate loads (approx 1/2 of max load). Oem rear tires cupped and required replacement prematurely due to abnormal rear camber. New tires installed. Rear aftermarket camber shims installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10361142, filed 2010-10, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-5
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
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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